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The FAST Channel Revolution: Where TV Innovation Meets Audience Needs (Dubformer Blog)

This innovation not only offers viewers a diverse range of content without any subscription fees but also brings forth a host of advantages for content creators, advertisers, and t... More

European TV Still Peaking Amid Fears of a US-Style Downturn (THR)

While the US TV business has seen a sharp downturn, with a drop in the number of shows commissioned and broadcast and headline-making lay-offs across the major studios, European TV... More

Prime Video Japan Gameshow ‘Freeze’ Goes Global with Fremantle (TBI)

The format was originally developed and produced by FANY Studio – launched last year – and Yoshimoto Kogyo for Amazon Prime Video, where it is into its second season.... More

Irdeto Launches ‘State of the Video Entertainment Industry’ Report

Irdeto, in partnership with Caretta Research, has released research that explores the current state of the video streaming market, with increasing revenues remaining a major challe... More

The Case for Centering the Smart TV Experience Around Consumers (Xperi Blog)

Today, more than 50% of US TV viewership is on streaming, according to Comscore, which puts increased importance on the smart TV and the subsequent experience that is delivered via... More

Portugal: Pay-TV growth at lowest level since 2013 (Advanced Television)

Portugal ended 2023 with 4.6 million pay-TV subscribers, an increase of 96,000 (2.1 per cent) on the previous year, marking the lowest annual growth rate since 2013.... More

Globo Retains Exclusive PFL Rights in Brazil (Sportcal)

The extended deal will see Globo continue to serve as the exclusive broadcast partner in the country for all PFL and Bellator live events, as well as archival footage and original ... More

The Sports Media Market is Starting to Fragmentate (Senal News)

The number of competitors' rights holders in the U.S. and major European markets is steadily increasing, requiring users to subscribe to more platforms to access all the content.... More

The Golden Age of DVDs Isn’t Over Yet for Anime Fans (The Verge)

Physical media might seem like it’s on its deathbed, but the anime DVD and Blu-ray industry couldn’t be more alive.... More

Global Audiences Demand More Non-English Content (Senal News)

Within the MENA region, the demand for non-English content accounts for over 50% of the total demand, showcasing a remarkable shift in viewer preferences.... More

TiVo Signs Skyworth to Build Smart TVs Powered by TiVo OS (LightReading)

China's Skyworth, TiVo's fifth TV OEM partner, plans to integrate the TiVo OS in its 2024 lineup. TiVo parent Xperi hopes to exit 2024 with 2 million TiVo-powered TVs, putting it o... More

Unlocking Global Markets: The Power of Localisation for Content Owners (FilmTrack Blog)

With the widespread adoption of streaming platforms, the challenge of localisation goes beyond mere translation to sell into global markets. It involves adapting content to reflect... More

Two-thirds of Generation Z members watching SVOD in the Czech Republic (BTN)

Millennials have emerged as the most avid users of paid VOD services in the Czech Republic, according to the latest Atmedia Index. Netflix, HBO Max and Disney+ are among the stream... More

Paramount+ to Launch on MultiChoice in Africa (BTN)

Paramount Global Content Distribution has agreed a licensing deal to create a Paramount+ branded destination on the pan-African platform MultiChoice. The new agreement is part of P... More

BBC Nets Rights to NBA 2023/24 Season (DTVE)

As part of the deal, the pubcaster will broadcast five games from the regular season, with an additional four play-offs and finals games from April to June.... More

Streaming Viewing in Poland Increases by 8% (BTN)

Polish viewers spent an average of 4 hours and 19 minutes a day in front of the home screen in January.... More

Sweden: Great Interest in Ad-supported Streaming Subscriptions (Senal News)

The rollout of advertising-supported streaming services has so far seen few such launches in the Swedish market.... More

DAZN Packages on Vodafone Spain (Advanced Television)

Vodafone Spain and sports streaming service DAZN have signed a deal that will see Vodafone offer its subscribers content packages from DAZN including La Liga football, F1 and Moto ... More

Nordics: Growing Demand for Local Content (Senal News)

Nordic online video viewers’ demand for local content grew in the fall of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Local fiction and entertainment now account for 25 percent of ... More

How Spain Became a Key Netflix Hub for Movies, Shows (Next TV)

Original Spanish productions were a big reason why Netflix's EMEA region revenue surpassed $10.5 billion in 2023.... More

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