There has never been a better time for TV entertainment. According to most predictions, content for TV is only going to boom from Hollywood to Bollywood. However, despite the success of the media and entertainment industry (M&E), there is the persistent and menacing trouble of online pirates who illegally access content and distribute them via direct downloads from websites, torrents sites, and streaming services. IPTV piracy isn’t a new phenomenon, but with the production in mass of premium … [Read more...] about IPTV Piracy: The Fight Against a New Breed Of Pirates
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Spain commissions 2nd season of Babushka
Tel Aviv, Israel - Spain’s TVG has now licensed a second season of Armoza Formats’ studio game show Babushka. Locally titled Ti Veras and produced by Productora Faro, the new season will comprise 65 episodes and will air daily . The first season started airing last December and achieved record numbers for the channel, with the season’s average ratings at 29%, an impressive 212% above the slot’s average that made it one of the channel's most-viewed shows in their afternoon … [Read more...] about Spain commissions 2nd season of Babushka
Olympic Channel to Broadcast The World Games 2017
Madrid – The Olympic Channel and the International World Games Association (IWGA) announced a cooperation agreement which includes media rights to The World Games 2017. As part of the agreement, the Olympic Channel will live stream daily coverage from the 10th edition of The World Games, which take place 20-30 July, in Wroclaw, Poland. The IWGA is an IOC Recognised Organisation and becomes the 50th federation or organisation partner of the Olympic Channel. “We are excited to work with the … [Read more...] about Olympic Channel to Broadcast The World Games 2017
Akamai acquires SOASTA
Singapore – Akamai Technologies, Inc. announced the company has entered into an agreement to acquire SOASTA, a leader in Digital Performance Management. The acquisition is intended to give Akamai customers greater visibility into the business impact of their website and application optimisation strategies. The all-cash transaction is expected to close early in the second quarter. Online businesses are well aware of the benefits of delivering exceptional digital experiences to their customers. … [Read more...] about Akamai acquires SOASTA
Cartoon Network brings in new content
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network, the global kids brand and leading choice for the mobile-first generation of plurals, announced a holistic slate of content for the 2017-18 upfront season that will provide something new to fans every day, across a wide spectrum of platforms. As one of the most immersive brands in Turner’s portfolio, Cartoon will deliver even greater content experiences that drive engagement across all screens and connects to the way their fans are consuming. Cartoon announced a … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network brings in new content
HBO partners Advance Info Service (AIS)
Bangkok, Thailand – HBO Asia announced that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Advance Info Service (AIS) in Thailand to offer its bouquet of six 24-hour, commercial-free premium movie channels – HBO, HBO SIGNATURE, HBO HITS, HBO FAMILY, RED By HBO and CINEMAX, via the internet and on mobile devices. Available to its fixed broadband and mobile subscribers since March, HBO’s bouquet of channels are available via IPTV on AIS Playbox, as well as on the on-demand service, HBO GO, … [Read more...] about HBO partners Advance Info Service (AIS)