A new streaming service will bring together linear sports networks with the direct-to-consumer ESPN+ to offer fans access to sports including NFL, NBA, , MLB, NHL, NASCAR, College Sports, UFC, […]
AppleTV+ emerges as most popular streamer in Q4, but doubts remain
Kantar’s latest data on the Global Video on Demand (VOD) market reveals a surge in growth during the last quarter of the year.
MultiChoice rejects Canal Plus takeover bid
MultiChoice announced Monday it would not pursue talks with Canal Plus Group after its Board concluded the €2.5 billion offer significantly undervalued the company.
EBU launches direct-to-consumer sports platform
Athletics, gymnastics, skiing and swimming are among the sports that will be featured on a new streaming platform launched today by the EBU.
First pictures of Freely user interface
The PSB backers of the new Freely streaming platform have released the first images of the service.
Jassy: Prime Video can be profitable business on its own
The chief executive of Amazon has said the addition of advertising to Prime Video means it will be able to “continue investing meaningfully” in content.
Telecom companies withdraw Eredivisie rights complaint
A consortium of four telecom companies has withdrawn its complaint to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) over Disney-ESPN’s acquisition of the rights to top-flight Dutch football.
ARD and DNMG settle cable carriage fee dispute
German public broadcaster ARD and cable operator association DNMG have concluded a long-term agreement regulating the distribution of ARD’s channels and services on the networks of DNMG members.
Byron Allen begins Paramount play
A comedian who has established himself at the top of the media business has made a $14.3 billion offer for Paramount Global.
1,000 jobs to go at Sky amid streaming shift
Installers are expected to face the brunt of job losses at the Comcast-owned Sky as the business continues to move away from the dish and towards new streaming products.