Viacom’s acquisition of Pluto TV will boost their position in the direct-to-consumer market, according g to GlobalData.
Viacom acquires Pluto TV streaming OTT service
Viacom has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pluto TV, the free streaming television service in the US, for $340 million in cash.
Pluto TV launches in Germany and Austria
US streaming provider Pluto TV will launch a fully localised service in Germany and Austria on December 4, 2018.
Discovery launches channel on Pluto TV
Discovery has signed a deal with Pluto TV that will see content from the media company be distributed on the ad-supported streaming TV and VOD service.
Streaming OTT service Pluto TV comes to Europe
Pluto TV is expanding its free streaming television service into Europe, premiering in the UK market on Sky Now TV.
Facebook launches Oculus TV with VR content
Facebook will launch a new VR app Oculus TV with content from ESPN+, Hulu, and Pluto TV at the end of the month.
Pluto TV teams up with SpotX
SpotX, a video advertising and monetisation platform, has extended their strategic partnership with Pluto TV, the free OTT television service in America.
Samsung’s VC arm invests in Pluto TV
US internet TV service Pluto TV has received $5 million in funding from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation, the venture capital arm of the Samsung Group.
ProSiebenSat.1 invests in global OTT service Pluto TV
ProSiebenSat.1 has acquired a 14% stake in US-based global video service Pluto TV for “a high single digit” amount, according to the German media company.
Sky invests in Pluto.TV
Sky has acquired a $500 million debt security in Pluto.TV, the web TV service, available though mobile apps and connected TVs.