All Streaming Service articles
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VideoMultiple monetisation models for market success
Every media organization wants to protect their existing audiences, extend their reach to new viewers, enhance viewer engagement, and - most importantly - optimise and maximise content monetisation with flexible models. Today, when streaming service profitability is at the top of the agenda, there is no one-size-fits-all when choosing D2C ...
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Daily NewsAkamai says customer choice increases cloud competition
Akamai’s new Media Cloud is aimed firmly at competing with AWS Elemental, using a ‘partners first’ approach that provides services from many different vendors (its Qualified Compute Partners include Yospace, EZDRM, Unified Streaming and Scalstrm), so users have a choice.
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Daily NewsCutting a swathe through IP with Blade 4
Boasting a unique AoIP toolset in one rack unit, Wheatstone is aiming to be at the sharp end of broadcast with its fourth-generation Blade 4 WheatNet IP I/O unit.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: How AVOD is thriving while BVOD and SVOD feel the strain
Boasting 80 million active monthly users and 2.1% of total TV time in the US, David Salmon, EVP and MD of International at AVOD Tubi explains how the company has found success through an extensive, yet diverse library. George Jarrett reports.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: Collaborating for the future of public service broadcast
Jonathan Thompson, CEO for Everyone TV, explains how the joint venture’s neutrality has helped get the latest iteration of a PSB streaming service off the ground and how its focus on the live experience acts as a “bridge into on-demand content”.
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NewsLivepeer Studio to discuss low-cost streaming platform with next-gen distributed architecture at IBC2024
Livepeer Studio is looking to network with media companies to discuss its high-quality and cost-effective video streaming platform at IBC2024 in Amsterdam.
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NewsNetflix reports 150% increase in ad sale commitments
Netflix has reported a 150% plus growth in ad sales commitments in the second year of its Upfront negotiations.
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NewsEdgar Bronfman tables rival $6bn deal for Paramount Global
A group of investors led by veteran media executive Edgar Bronfman Jr. has lodged a last minute $6bn bid for Paramount Global.
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NewsChannel 5 and My5 to relaunch as 5 in 2025
UK broadcaster Channel 5 and its free streaming service My5 are to be relaunched in 2025 under a unified parent brand of 5.
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Daily NewsAPI tools for happy streaming from Zattoo
Streaming services specialist Zattoo is set to unveil a suite of B2B services and tools with the aim of helping developers and operators to craft and deliver streaming experiences.
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NewsJudge temporarily blocks launch of sports streamer Venu
A US judge has temporarily blocked the launch of Venu Sports, the joint sports streamer backed by Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney and Fox.
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NewsUK’s SVOD subscriptions cross 20 million barrier for first time
For the first time, more than 20m UK homes now have access to subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services, according to audience measurement organisation Barb.
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NewsDisney hires YouTube’s Adam Smith as Chief Product & Technology Officer
Adam Smith has been named Chief Product & Technology Officer at Disney Entertainment and ESPN.
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Daily NewsBroadpeak to debut new monetisation services
Demos of several monetisation services will be shown for the first time in Europe by Broadpeak, including Click2 interactive targeted ads. These enable viewers to interact as they are watching video streaming services, opening up a new type of ad inventory for video service providers, while boosting viewer engagement and ...
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NewsNews Corp considers Foxtel sale
News Corp is considering selling its stake in Australian pay TV and streaming operator Foxtel.
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NewsDisney to invest $5bn in European film and TV production
Disney is planning to spend at least $5bn on producing films and TV shows in the UK and continental Europe over the next five years.
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NewsDisney reports that combined streaming platforms move into profit for first time
Disney’s streaming business has turned a profit for the first time, according to its quarterly report.
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Daily NewsSimplestream to demo new features and enhancements
TV software provider Simplestream will be demonstrating new features and enhancements to its Channel Studio and Livestream Scheduler products, designed to enable broadcasters, sport organisations and content owners to create new avenues for monetisation, greater audience engagement and increased live viewing figures.
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NewsOlympics President: Paris 2024 on track to reach ‘more than half the world’s population’
More than half of the world’s population will have watched the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by its conclusion on August 11, according to IOC President Thomas Bach.
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NewsApple TV+ reportedly exploring ad tier launch
Apple is reportedly exploring the launch of an ad tier for its streaming service Apple TV+, according to reports.
