OTT/Streaming

 

Netflix Secures WWE Raw Deal for $5B (ReadWrite)

Netflix revealed a long-term partnership with WWE’s flagship programme, exclusively available in the US, Canada, UK and Latin America. It will be the first time Raw has not aired... More

Survey: Gen Z Embraces Long-Form TV Content (TV Tech)

While they spend more of their time with social media, games and short video, seven in 10 watched TV content each week according to new research.... More

‘Young Sheldon’ Rides ‘Suits’-Like Dual-Platform Approach to Streaming Success (Next TV)

Streaming simultaneously on Netflix and Max, off-net Chuck Lorre sitcom appears to have been the most binged show in the U.S. throughout the holidays.... More

Video Anti-Piracy: Mitigating Unauthorised Access and Token Sharing in OTT Streaming (Verimatrix Blog)

All OTT streaming solutions are vulnerable to malicious attacks. The use of DRM is essential for protecting content, as it ensures that the content is not exposed in the clear and ... More

Peacock’s NFL Wild Card Game Broke Streaming Records (Engadget)

According to a joint release from NBC-owned Peacock and Comcast, the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins game — the first playoff ever exclusively live-streamed — reached 27.... More

Research: Gen Z Key to Streaming’s Future Financial Success (TV Tech)

40% of Gen Z consumers are paying between $75-100 for digital subscriptions, a more significant amount than any other generation, according to Amdocs.... More

Luminate: Global Streaming Volumes hit 7.1T in 2023 (MusicWeek)

The global total of on-demand song streams (audio and video) was 7.1 trillion (up 33.7% year on year), while global on-demand audio song streams broke the four trillion mark for th... More

Whip Media Deploys AI-Powered Tools Across Its SaaS Solutions to Solve FAST Reporting Challenges and Predict Content, Consumer Trends

Whip Media, the leading enterprise software platform and data provider to the world’s largest entertainment organisations, today announced at CES new functionality to its SaaS te... More

Global Music Streams Grew by 33.7% to 7.1T in 2023 (Music Ally)

Yes, that’s 7. 1 trillion music streams last year across the world. The stat comes from research firm Luminate’s 2023 Year-End Music Report. The 7.1tn streams were across audio... More

Whip Media Announces Expanded Agreement with PBS Distribution for FAST Performance Tracking, Financial Automation

Whip Media and PBS Distribution announced at CES 2024 an expanded agreement. PBS Distribution currently utilizes Whip Media's performance tracking and finance solution for their bu... More

TiVo Launches TiVo Broadband Streaming Platform (TV Tech)

TiVo Broadband provides operators with a streaming platform they can market to broadband only subs.... More

Reelgood: Analyzing the Holiday Movie Programming of the Major U.S. Streaming Services

Back in the “old days,” when a lot more folks watched broadcast and cable television, periods like the end-of-year holidays were referred to as having high “HUT” levels —... More

Netflix Drills Down on Viewership Data (BTN)

Netflix has published a comprehensive guide to its most watched shows covering some 18,000 titles. The streamer says What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report will now be publis... More

Ampere: Disney+ and Hulu combined would own the most popular titles in the US (BTN)

The combination of the two services would have one-third of the 100 most-popular titles in the United States. Combined the Disney+/Hulu app will offer 9000 distinct movies and TV s... More

Amazon Prime Video to Air Live Boxing in 2024 (TV Tech)

Prime Video will be home to Premier Boxing Champions’ PPV events, championship bouts, behind-the-scenes docuseries, and other content ... More

Disney+ Adds a Hulu Tab as the Streaming Services Start Integrating (Engadget)

The idea is to make it easier to access everything you might want to watch in one app.... More

Paramount+ Launches in Japan (BTN)

Paramount+ has made its debut on the Japanese cablenet J:COM and premium pay platform WOWOW. The launch means that the Paramount Global streaming service is now present in all the ... More

Survey: 70% Want More Control Over Streaming Experience (Advanced Television)

As streaming providers continue to compete for customer loyalty, 70 per cent of consumers want better control over their experience. Findings show consumers would prefer to create ... More

Big Media Secures Multi-series Output Seal with Germany’s ZDF Studios

New York-based Big Media, a leading factual production company and channel provider, has secured a multi-series output deal with ZDF Studios for German-speaking territories. The fi... More

Paramount+ Content Deal with LATAM Airlines (Advanced Television)

Paramount+, the streaming service from Paramount, has announced a partnership with LATAM Airlines Group to launch a Paramount+ Branded Channel on over 300 aircrafts across 148 dest... More

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