News and promotions of companies providing paid satellite television services
⏿
Number of articles found: 375
Streaming Services to Dominate Sports Rights Spending by 2025
Streaming platforms like DAZN, Amazon, and Netflix are rapidly increasing their investment in sports rights, projected to account for 20% of global spending by 2025, surpassing traditional television. This shift is driven by the need for subscriber...
Category: Pay TV news Views: 670 Date:
Paramount Global and YouTube TV Avert Blackout (For Now)
Paramount Global and YouTube TV have temporarily avoided a channel blackout, but negotiations over retransmission fees continue. The deadline was extended, but the future availability of channels like CBS, MTV, and BET on YouTube TV remains...Category: Pay TV news Views: 409 Date:
DAZN Faces Legal Action from French Football League Over €35 Million Payment Dispute
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) has filed a lawsuit against DAZN for failing to pay €35 million in Ligue 1 TV rights fees. DAZN cites operational difficulties and piracy as reasons, while the LFP seeks to protect the interests of French...Category: Pay TV news Views: 889 Date:
United Group Sells SBB Serbia and Net TV Plus for €1.5 Billion
United Group announces the sale of its Serbian assets, SBB and Net TV Plus, to e& PPF Telecom and Telekom Srbija respectively, for a total of €1.5 billion. This strategic move allows United Group to focus on its core telecommunication services...Category: Pay TV news Views: 468 Date:
ARD and ZDF Sue ProSiebenSat.1 Over Joyn Embedding of Public Broadcasters' Libraries
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF have filed lawsuits against ProSiebenSat.1 for embedding their media libraries into the Joyn streaming service without permission. The dispute centers on the method of embedding and potential copyright...Category: Pay TV news Views: 497 Date:
TAG and Witbe Partner to Enhance Video Monitoring Across the OTT Delivery Chain
TAG Video Systems and Witbe have formed a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive end-to-end video monitoring solutions for OTT content delivery. Their combined technology offers unprecedented visibility into the viewer experience, from...Category: Pay TV news Views: 456 Date:
Democratization of Live Sports Advertising: A Q&A with Mark Zamuner
Mark Zamuner, president of Juice Media, discusses the changing landscape of live sports advertising, the rise of biddable inventory, and how brands can effectively leverage advanced analytics and technology for targeted campaigns in 2025. He...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.680 Date:
LIV Golf 2025 Season to Air on ITV in the UK
ITV has secured the UK broadcast rights for the 2025 LIV Golf season, offering free-to-air coverage on ITVX, ITV1, and ITV4. This deal marks a significant expansion for the controversial golf league, bringing its unique format and star players to a...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.517 Date:
Hearst Networks UK Extends Distribution Deal with Sky
Hearst Networks UK has extended its distribution agreement with Sky, ensuring continued availability of its factual entertainment channels, including Sky History, across Sky and NOW platforms in the UK and Ireland. The deal expands beyond linear...Category: Pay TV news Views: 974 Date:
Telus Leverages Broadpeak's Origin Packaging for Enhanced Video Streaming
Telus, a leading communications technology company, utilizes Broadpeak's Origin Packaging solution on Google Cloud Platform to optimize video streaming infrastructure, reduce costs, and enhance subscriber experience. This solution streamlines...Category: Pay TV news Views: 426 Date:
waipu.tv Extends Deal with NBCUniversal, Securing Key Channels
German streaming service waipu.tv has renewed its agreement with NBCUniversal, ensuring continued access to 13th Street, SYFY, and Universal TV for its subscribers. The deal includes expanded content rights, offering catch-up TV and full seasons of...Category: Pay TV news Views: 573 Date:
Democratization of Sports Advertising: A Q&A with Mark Zamuner
Mark Zamuner, president of Juice Media, discusses the changing landscape of sports advertising, the rise of biddable inventory, and how advanced analytics are empowering mid-sized and large advertisers. He shares predictions for connected TV (CTV)...Category: Pay TV news Views: 373 Date:
Streaming Platforms Surpass Broadcasters in Global Content Spending
Global content spending will reach $248 billion in 2025, with streaming services exceeding commercial broadcasters for the first time. Ampere Analysis forecasts slower growth due to a subdued advertising market and increased focus on profitability....Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.069 Date:
Vodafone's Q4 2024 Results: Growth Despite German Market Challenges
Vodafone reported a 5% year-on-year revenue increase to €9.8 billion in Q4 2024, driven by growth in the UK, Turkey, and Africa, despite a decline in its largest market, Germany. The impact of a new German law allowing tenants to choose their TV...Category: Pay TV news Views: 500 Date:
Fox Corporation to Launch New Streaming Service in 2025
Fox Corp. is launching a new streaming service in 2025, targeting cord-cutters with content from its media empire. The service will not include original programming but will leverage existing content from its various networks, potentially impacting...Category: Pay TV news Views: 209 Date:
DAZN Removed from Amazon Prime Video Channels in Italy Due to Measurement Dispute
DAZN's removal from Amazon Prime Video Channels in Italy stems from a disagreement over audience measurement methodologies. The dispute involves the use of Auditel's Sdk software for accurate ratings, crucial for calculating DAZN's distribution...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.014 Date:
Comcast's Q4 Results: Broadband Losses Offset by Peacock Success and Strategic Shifts
Comcast reported disappointing broadband subscriber losses in Q4, but strong Peacock performance and strategic initiatives, including new pricing and packaging for high-speed internet, offer a positive outlook. The company also discussed potential...Category: Pay TV news Views: 970 Date:
Sportdigital Secures Exclusive NASCAR Cup Series Broadcast Rights
Sportdigital has acquired exclusive German, Austrian, and Swiss broadcast rights to the NASCAR Cup Series until 2027. All 36 races will air live on Sportdigital1+, featuring expert commentary and weekly highlight shows. The deal expands...Category: Pay TV news Views: 543 Date:
Canal+ Threatens to Cut French Cinema Funding Amidst Disney+ Deal
Canal+ is threatening to significantly reduce its annual €220 million contribution to French cinema funding following Disney+'s new deal, which allows earlier streaming access to films. This move highlights the competitive landscape of streaming...Category: Pay TV news Views: 571 Date:
Warner Bros Discovery's TVN: A Billion-Dollar Bidding War
Three bidders, including MediaForEurope and Polish businessman Michal Solowow, are vying for Warner Bros Discovery's Polish commercial channel TVN, potentially worth over $1 billion. The acquisition faces political scrutiny due to TVN's news...Category: Pay TV news Views: 583 Date: