OTT/Streaming

 

Netflix Added 9.3M Subscribers in Q1, Growing its Lead in Streaming (Senal News)

The streamer presented its Q1 financial results, with a revenue growth of 14.8% to $9.3 billion during its first quarter of 2024, and net income surging by 77% to $2.3 billion.... More

Streamers Preach the Power of Sports to NAB Crowd (Cablefax)

In the eyes of streamers, live sports are becoming more valuable, and it’s better to get on the train now before being left behind.... More

Ampere: Super Bowl Boosts Streaming Services (Deadline)

At a time of Hollywood contraction, the streamers’ fierce push into live sports appears to be paying off, according to the latest research from Ampere Analysis. Ampere examined t... More

Netflix’s Licensing Deal for HBO Originals Bears Fruit (Senal News)

A research by Ampere Analysis revealed that, as these shows gain popularity on Netflix, users will be drawn to subscribe to Max to continue their stories.... More

Streaming Wars: What’s Beyond the Play Button? (Senal News)

Connecting subscribers to the right content is critical to maximizing the large investments in that content. And despite the ability to deliver more personalized content promotions... More

GenAI-Fuelled Dubbing Arrives at ‘FAST’ Channels (RTB)

Dubformer, the Netherlands-based AI platform offering broadcast-level quality video localisation, has launched a computer-generated dubbing software application tailored specifical... More

ITVX Gains 896M Streams During Record Quarter (DTVE)

ITV‘s streaming platform, ITVX, earned 896 million streams during the first quarter, representing a 12% increase on Q1 the previous year, according to the UK public broadcaster.... More

Netflix Continues to Diversify Product Portfolio to Enhance Competitiveness (Advanced Television)

With over 260 million registered subscribers at the beginning of 2024, Netflix continues to show unwavering grit when it comes to streaming market domination.... More

Sony Pictures Launches 54 FAST Channels Across Europe (DTVE)

The Sony One’s 54 channels will be curated and programmed for local markets in different territories, with content being broadcast primarily in each region’s native language, s... More

Peacock Gets Another NFL Exclusive, Will Stream Opening-Weekend Game From São Paulo, Brazil (Next TV)

Move comes after Peacock's January AFC Wild Card exclusive averaged 23 million viewers while delivering an estimated 3 million sign-ups.... More

Tracing the FAST Trajectory (NAB Amplify)

FAST is still an emerging industry, but all signs point to it being one that will remain part of the entertainment diet for the future.... More

Streaming Services Seen Growing Subscription Revenue 17% in 2024 (Next TV)

With media companies focusing on reducing streaming losses and producing profits, subscription prices have gone up.... More

Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Max in Europe on May 21 (Senal News)

Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Max, its enhanced streaming service, will launch in the first European countries beginning 21st May, Max will become available across the Nord... More

Irdeto: 53% of Service Providers Face Subscription Churn (Digital TV Europe)

The Irdeto/Caretta study also showed super aggregation was a major focus for service providers, with many of them prioritising content aggregation and a unified user experience. Ho... More

Paramount+ Announce International Ad-supported, Premium Subscription Plans (Señal News)

The ad-supported plan will launch in Canada in April and in Australia in June. Premium tier will roll out across Europe, starting with France in March, followed by the UK, Irelan... More

AMC Networks Acquires Drama Series ‘Snowpiercer’

AMC Networks has acquired the exclusive U.S. linear and streaming rights to all four seasons of the post-apocalyptic drama series Snowpiercer. The first three seasons of the critic... More

‘Bob Marley: One Love’ Sparks Surge in Music Streams (Luminate)

Bob Marley’s Global On-Demand Audio (ODA) streaming has risen consistently throughout 2024, and during the first full music chart week after the film’s release (the week ending... More

OTT Brings New Engagement and Monetisation Opportunities in Sport (TML)

Combining fan data from OTT with that from other social media can open up exciting new revenue streams — and not just for top-tier sports.... More

AMC Networks Upgrades Anime Streaming Platform Hidive (DTVE)

The upgrade includes re-designed user interface across the new Hidive website and app, a simplified menu as well as enhancements to the content discovery, user curation, and playba... More

Amazon Leads in Latin American Streaming Commissions for the First Time (Ampere Analysis)

Amazon Prime Video is now the leading streaming commissioner in Latin America, with 23 commissions for its video-on-demand platform announced in the second half of 2023.... More

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