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VEVO launches Christmas services

Music video network Vevo has launched a number of holiday-themed channels on connected TVs (CTV) in the US and UK, available through New Year’s Eve. Vevo’s largest holiday TV lineup to date features carefully curated, 24-hour linear programming ranging from traditional Christmas music, such as Silent Night and O Holy Night, to family classics, such […]

November 18, 2021

WildEarth channel on XUMO

WildEarth has launched its dedicated channel on XUMO TV, the free, ad-supported streaming TV service. WildEarth on XUMO is now available in North America with key international territories rolling out in the future. The WildEarth channel will feature a variety of interactive, ‘front seat’ experiences from dozens of game reserves and parks, including a live […]

July 21, 2021

Evrideo partnership with Parada Media – BITE TV

Evrideo has announced a partnership between Parada Media – BITE TV and native cloud-based broadcasting platform Evrideo to power the linear channel experience for BITE TV on the growing list of Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST) platforms. Parade Media is capitalizing on its rich library of content to launch FAST streaming service that will be absolutely […]

July 14, 2021

Comcast: Video #1 Internet traffic driver

According to US multiplay telco Comcast, video was the number one traffic driver for its Internet customers in 2020, accounting for 71 per cent of all downstream traffic over its network, a growth of 70 per cent from 2019. In analysing how its customers consumed video and entertainment in 2020, the biggest takeaway was that […]

May 6, 2021By Colin Mann

Sony launches game shows on XUMO

Game Show Network and Sony Pictures Television (SPT) have launched two new game show offerings on XUMO’s popular, free streaming platform. Game Show Central, Game Show Network’s own digital ad supported network, and Sony Canal Competencias, SPT’s free, ad-supported television (FAST) destination for Spanish speaking viewers in the US, are now available to consumers via […]

May 6, 2021

EstrellaTV to premiere new season of Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento

In celebration of International Woman’s Day, EstrellaTV, the Spanish-language broadcast television network, has announced the return of its long-running talent competition series Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, premiering on Monday, March 29 at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT. Entering its 24th season, Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento will focus on the influence of Latinas in entertainment, with […]

March 8, 2021

Little Dot Studios selects Amagi for linear OTT business

Amagi, a global SaaS leader in broadcast and streaming TV technology, has announced it is working with Little Dot Studios to help deliver its expansion into OTT and CTV platforms. Little Dot Studios, an award-winning digital content studio and broadcaster, is one of the largest distributors of premium television content on YouTube and is now […]

February 25, 2021

XUMO adds new Telemundo channels

XUMO, the Comcast-owned, and free ad-supported streaming TV service, has added three new curated channels from Telemundo, the producer of Spanish-language premium content in the US. The exclusive new channels are the first in a series of launches anchored by a long-term partnership that will offer over 3,000 hours of Telemundo’s scripted shows and realities, […]

February 4, 2021

Data: Young flock to lesser-known streamers

Team Whistle, a US entertainment and sports media company, has shared data on Gen Z and Millennial streaming preferences from Whistle Wise, the company’s proprietary research and analytics service. While streaming giants such as Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and Disney+ fight for the dollars of young viewers in the US, 75 per cent of 13-16 […]

January 13, 2021

The Africa Channel moves operations to cloud with Amagi

Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based technology for broadcast TV and streaming TV, has announced that The Africa Channel has partnered with Amagi to streamline its entire broadcast workflow across cable, satellite and digital OTT services. This integration has helped The Africa Channel gain significant efficiencies in distribution while achieving greater transparency across its operations. […]

September 2, 2020