Bell Media has announced that it has bolstered its existing partnership with Montréal-based Sphere Media by acquiring a majority stake in leading global content distributor Sphere Abacus, through parent company Sphere Media International. The acquisition serves as a launchpad for Bell Media’s content distribution expansion, combining the strength of the two companies to accelerate growth and capitalize on new opportunities. Through Sphere Abacus, Bell Media is set to enhance the reach of … [Read more...] about Bell Media Acquires Majority Stake of Global Content Distributor Sphere Abacus
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Bundesliga International and Infront collaborate to secure media rights deals in nine Eastern European territories
The Bundesliga has further strengthened its position internationally after Bundesliga International, together with its partner Infront, struck new broadcast deals in nine Eastern European countries from the 2025-26 season onwards. Bundesliga International appointed Infront in May 2024 to manage media rights sales for the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in several markets. Since then, the two organisations have reached agreements with broadcasters across Eastern Europe, with packages covering all … [Read more...] about Bundesliga International and Infront collaborate to secure media rights deals in nine Eastern European territories
Japan multiplay service revenue to surpass $27 billion in 2029 forecasts GlobalData
The total multiplay service revenue in Japan is set to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1% from $26.4 billion in 2024 to $27.7 billion in 2029 with the growing adoption triple- and quad-play services helping offset the anticipated decline in dualplay service revenues, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Japan Multiplay Forecast (Q4 2024) reveals that the total multiplay service households in Japan will increase at a CAGR of 2.2% over the … [Read more...] about Japan multiplay service revenue to surpass $27 billion in 2029 forecasts GlobalData
CARMA Opens Tokyo Office Delivering Global Insights to Japanese Organisations
CARMA, the world leader in media intelligence and research solutions, has expanded operations to Japan. This marks the 23rd global office for CARMA. This move emphasises CARMA’s commitment to providing tailored support to Japanese MNC’s and Government departments, as well as international organisations operating in Japan. CARMA already serves several Fortune 500 Japanese clients across banking, automotive, FMCG, and technology sectors, helping them transform media data into business insights … [Read more...] about CARMA Opens Tokyo Office Delivering Global Insights to Japanese Organisations
Most Wanted expands to Germany following Videoland success
The debut of the hit show Most Wanted on Videoland has been a resounding success and is now set to expand internationally. The immersive reality escape and chase game will soon premiere on streaming platform Joyn in Germany, marking a significant milestone in its global journey. In the Netherlands, Videoland has just confirmed a second season, following the strong performance of the first, which captivated audiences and held an impressive spot in the Videoland Top 10 for seven consecutive weeks. … [Read more...] about Most Wanted expands to Germany following Videoland success
Vizrt delivers modern broadcast MAM demands with Viz One 8
Vizrt, the leader in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, has announced Viz One 8, the biggest update to its Enterprise Media Asset Management system in over a decade with a rebuilt containerized architecture backend. Through “containerization”, Viz One becomes a collection of small “containers” rather than one big system. Each container is responsible for its specific service and can function, scale, self-heal, and be updated independently. This makes the … [Read more...] about Vizrt delivers modern broadcast MAM demands with Viz One 8
