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Analyst: LatAm to top 100m SVoD subscriptions

Latin America will have 100.35 million SVoD subscriptions by 2025, more than double the 42.15 million recorded at end-2019, according to the Latin America SVoD Forecasts report from analyst firm Digital TV Research. “Latin America will enjoy a wave of US-based platform launches over the next year,” advises Simon Murray, Principal Analyst at Digital TV […]

September 1, 2020

ViacomCBS streaming bundle on Apple TV+

ViacomCBS has reportedly agreed for the Apple TV+ streaming service to bundle both CBS All Access and Showtime for an additional $9.99, on top of the usual $4.99 monthly charge. The service will offer subscribers in the US a selection of content from ViacomCBS brands including CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, its Paramount film studio […]

August 14, 2020

ViacomCBS International Studios names Laffey VP

ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS), a division of ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI), has announced the appointment of Kate Laffey as Vice President, ViacomCBS International Studios (VIS), effective immediately. Based in London, Laffey will report to Pierluigi Gazzolo, President, Studios and Streaming, ViacomCBS Networks International. With direct oversight of all international studio development, production and commercial for […]

August 10, 2020

ViacomCBS “solid” Q2; CBS All Access early 2021

ViacomCBS’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30th 2020 saw another “solid quarter”, according to Bob Bakish, President & CEO. He said that despite the impact of Covid-19 on revenue in the quarter, the broadcaster was successfully managing through the effects of the pandemic, reaffirming the strength of its combined operations. “Our results underscored […]

August 6, 2020

ViacomCBS to launch EyeQ connected video ad platform

ViacomCBS has announced the planned launch of ViacomCBS EyeQ, a new and expansive connected video advertising platform that will serve as a single transactional point of entry for digital video content from ViacomCBS’s portfolio of broadcast, entertainment, news and sports networks, with enhanced capabilities to deliver incremental reach across one of the largest premium video […]

August 5, 2020

ViacomCBS UK names Richardson VP Business and Legal

ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has announced the appointment of Kathryn Richardson as Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, for its business in the UK. Based in the London office, Richardson will dually report into Sebastian Chames, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, VCNI, and incoming UK Chief Operating Officer, Sarah Rose. In this role, Richardson will […]

August 5, 2020

ViacomCBS UK appoints Rose as COO

ViacomCBS Networks UK has announced the appointment of Sarah Rose as Chief Operating Officer, responsible for the day-to-day running of ViacomCBS’ business in the UK. She will report into Maria Kyriacou, President, ViacomCBS Networks UK and Australia. Rose will have oversight of all UK business functions including operations, legal and business affairs, finance, HR, communications, […]

July 30, 2020

Noggin launches on Apple TV channels in LatAm

Noggin, Nick Jr’s interactive learning service for preschoolers, is now available through Apple TV channels on the Apple TV app in Latin America. Customers can sign up for a seven-day free trial and subscribe directly to Noggin on the Apple TV app for $2.99 per month. Noggin subscribers can watch online or download long- and […]

July 22, 2020

ViacomCBS scores Champions League rights

ViacomCBS and UEFA, the governing body of European football, have announced the details of a multi-platform agreement for CBS All Access and CBS Sports to serve as the exclusive English-language home in the US of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League through 2024, beginning this August. CBS All Access, […]

July 10, 2020

ViacomCBS carriage on Dish

ViacomCBS has reached a new multi-year renewal of its carriage agreement with Dish Network in the US. The agreement keeps the ViacomCBS broadcast and cable networks on Dish and its Sling TV virtual multichannel video programming distributors. Dish has been focused on its move into wireless with Boost Mobile. ViacomCBS signed distribution renewals with Verizon […]

July 7, 2020