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CNBC+ Streaming Expands to Apple TV and Roku
CNBC+ streaming service, launched earlier this year, is now available on Apple TV and Roku, offering a global stream of business news, market data, and on-demand content. The expansion follows the successful launch on iOS and Android, and provides...Category: Pay TV news Views: 52 Date:
ZDF Studios Appoints Linette Zaulich as Head of B2C to Spearhead Direct-to-Consumer Growth
ZDF Studios announced the appointment of Linette Zaulich as its new Head of B2C, focusing on expanding its direct-to-consumer offerings through VOD, FAST channels, and digital marketplaces. This strategic move reflects the company's commitment to...Category: Pay TV news Views: 180 Date:
Qvest's TVXRAY at NAB Show 2025: Revolutionizing Sports Broadcasting Monetization
Qvest will showcase its enhanced TVXRAY platform at NAB Show 2025. This innovative solution now includes AI-powered monetization features, transforming viewer engagement into measurable revenue for broadcasters. Learn how TVXRAY delivers...Category: Pay TV news Views: 68 Date:
Warner Bros. Discovery Expands Free-to-Air Channel Reach with DNMG Partnership
Warner Bros. Discovery and the German cable operator association DNMG have expanded their partnership, adding TLC to their framework agreement. This allows up to 200 DNMG cable operators to offer five free-to-air channels, broadening the reach of...Category: Pay TV news Views: 129 Date:
Vivendi Sells Majority Stake in TIM to Poste Italiane
Vivendi has finalized the sale of a significant portion of its stake in Telecom Italia (TIM) to Poste Italiane, reducing its ownership to a minority interest. The deal, valued at €684 million, marks a strategic shift for Vivendi and impacts TIM's...Category: Pay TV news Views: 186 Date:
Sky Cuts 2,000 Call Centre Jobs, Embraces Digital Transformation
Sky is cutting 2,000 call center jobs as it shifts towards a more digital and AI-driven customer service model. The move follows customer feedback favoring digital tools for routine tasks, although phone support for complex issues will remain. Sky...Category: Pay TV news Views: 204 Date:
MediaForEurope Considers ProSiebenSat.1 Takeover Bid
MediaForEurope (MFE), led by Pier Silvio Berlusconi, is considering a takeover bid for German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, where it already holds a significant stake. The move follows recent changes in ProSiebenSat.1's leadership and the sale of its...Category: Pay TV news Views: 173 Date:
MFE Launches Takeover Bid for ProSiebenSat.1: A Pan-European Media Power Play
Italian media giant MFE-MediaForEurope makes a voluntary public takeover offer for German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, aiming to create a pan-European media powerhouse. The move, involving a mix of cash and shares, follows strategic divestments by...Category: Pay TV news Views: 162 Date:
Bundesliga Expands Reach in Eastern Europe with New Media Rights Deals
The German Football League (DFL) has announced new media rights agreements for the Bundesliga across nine Eastern European countries, securing broadcast coverage from 2025-26 to 2028-29. Deals include Setanta (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia), Tring...Category: Pay TV news Views: 178 Date:
Apple TV+ Struggles to Catch Up: A Deep Dive into its Financial Performance
Apple TV+, despite critical acclaim for shows like Ted Lasso and Severance, faces a billion-dollar annual loss. This article analyzes Apple's streaming strategy, comparing its subscriber base and spending to competitors like Netflix, and explores...Category: Pay TV news Views: 469 Date:
3SS Appoints James Twitchett as New Head of Product
James Twitchett, former Director of Product Management at Deltatre, joins 3SS as Head of Product. He will lead product strategy and development, focusing on enhancing customer experiences across pay-TV, telecommunications, and in-vehicle...Category: Pay TV news Views: 310 Date:
Netflix Co-CEO Critiques Warner Bros. Discovery's Streaming Brand Decision
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos weighs in on Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to rebrand HBO Max as Max, calling it a surprise. He also shares his perspective on Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime's streaming strategies, highlighting Netflix's personalization...Category: Pay TV news Views: 386 Date:
Vectra Faces Potential Fine for Illegal Fee Increases
Poland's competition commission, UOKiK, is threatening Vectra with a hefty fine of up to 10% of its turnover for unilaterally increasing subscription fees and modifying contracts without customer consent. This follows a similar fine in 2022 and...Category: Pay TV news Views: 370 Date:
ProSiebenSat.1 Streamlines Portfolio: Acquires Full Control of NuCom & ParshipMeet, Prepares Verivox Sale
ProSiebenSat.1 is simplifying its structure by acquiring General Atlantic's minority stakes in NuCom Group and ParshipMeet Group and selling Verivox. This move, supported by its supervisory board, enhances strategic flexibility and aligns with...Category: Pay TV news Views: 338 Date:
Virgin Media O2 and UKTV Extend Partnership, Bringing U Streaming Service to More Homes
Virgin Media O2 and UKTV have renewed their partnership, ensuring continued access to UKTV's popular channels like U&GOLD and U&alibi for Virgin Media customers. The deal also expands the reach of UKTV's streaming service, U, to 95% of Virgin Media...Category: Pay TV news Views: 162 Date:
Synamedia's Quortex Switch: Optimizing Multi-CDN Streaming
Synamedia unveils Quortex Switch, a solution streamlining multi-CDN systems for dynamic content routing. This innovative technology optimizes cost and viewing experience by eliminating legacy methods and utilizing standardized communication...Category: Pay TV news Views: 167 Date:
Peacock Expands Streaming Options with Regional Sports Network Add-ons
Peacock now offers add-on subscriptions for NBC Sports Regional Networks, giving subscribers access to live MLB, NBA, and NHL games, plus other sports programming. Availability varies by market and includes in-market blackouts. Learn more about...Category: Pay TV news Views: 131 Date:
Liberty Global Eyes Vodafone's Stake in Dutch Joint Venture VodafoneZiggo
Liberty Global is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of Vodafone's stake in their Dutch joint venture, VodafoneZiggo, valued at over £2 billion. This follows years of partnership and recent comments by Liberty Global's CEO hinting at...Category: Pay TV news Views: 717 Date:
Sky Deutschland Launches Sky Stream for Sky Q Customers: A Seamless Streaming Upgrade
Sky Deutschland's Sky Stream streaming service is now available for existing Sky Q customers with the Sky Q IP box, offering a seamless upgrade to a feature-rich platform with advanced content navigation and integrated streaming services. Enjoy...Category: Pay TV news Views: 399 Date:
Sportdigital Secures Exclusive MLB Broadcasting Rights for DACH Region
Sportdigital has secured exclusive rights to broadcast Major League Baseball (MLB) games in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Starting March 2025, fans can watch over 300 live games per season across linear TV, streaming, and the Sportdigital+ app....Category: Pay TV news Views: 222 Date: