German app developer B1 SmartTV has launched Sportworld, a platform for sports fans, on Samsung smart TVs.
Sportdigital channels join CLIQ Digital
German TV broadcaster Sportdigital is expanding the reach of its three pay-TV channels via a cooperation with CLIQ Digital.
Eastern Europe to gain 20m SVOD subs
The number of SVOD subscriptions in Eastern Europe is forecast to rise to 43 million by 2027.
Streamers reverting to weekly episode releases
Several new SVOD entrants are employing the classic model of gradual episode releases for their own original titles.
Netflix rules out advertising – for now
Netflix has no plans at present to offer a streaming option that includes advertising.
Netflix suspends service in Russia
Netflix has decided to suspend its service in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Follin: Salto is a success
Salto’s general manager Thomas Follin has said despite a string of negative stories, the French streaming service is performing well.
Amazon Prime Video overtakes Netflix in Germany
Amazon’s streaming service is extending its lead over Netflix in Germany.
HBO Max bounceback adds 635,000 Nordic subs
The relaunch of the former HBO Nordic for the broader-based HBO Max has had a significant effect on subscriber numbers.
Hayu goes on LG smart TVs
NBCUniversal’s all-reality TV and ad-free SVOD service hayu is now available n LG TVs running webOS 4.0 through webOS 6.0.