Samsung Electronics has announced that Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free Smart TV video service, has now expanded to 12 countries and 742 channels worldwide, bringing access to over 60 million Samsung Smart TVs.
WarnerMedia acquires You.i TV
WarnerMedia has completed its acquisition of You.i TV, a provider of cross-platform development tools for TV and media companies.
Free New Years Eve satellite and streaming feed from Times Square
The Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment are again offering a free feed of Times Square New Year’s Eve content from New York City.
RiC channels launch in the UK
German broadcaster Your Family Entertainment has made its children’s and family channels RiC TV and RiC International available in the UK.
Starzplay international expansion continues
The international premium streaming service Starzplay will be launched in the Nordics on NENT/Viaplay this Thursday, December 17.
Disney+ tops 86 million subscribers; celebrates with price increase
Walt Disney Company has increased the target for the number of subscribers to its direct-to-consumer services to between 300 and 350 million by 2024.
Arthaus+ launches on Amazon Prime Video Channels
Film lovers whose tastes go beyond the mainstream are the target group of the new German SVOD service Arthaus+ on Amazon Prime Video Channels.
Nordic streaming market closes in on 14 million subscriptions
Nordic households are close to adding an additional 3 million streaming subscriptions in the last 12 months.
Vodafone Deutschland offers Apple TV 4K as OTT receiver
Vodafone Deutschland is now offering the Apple TV 4K box to viewers who want to access its OTT platform GigaTV.
Channel 4 to focus on digital audience
Channel 4 has announced a new programming strategy that’s designed to double viewing to All 4 over the next five years.