Bundesliga International has prolonged broadcast agreements with two key pay-TV partners in Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as adding a third ahead of the 2024-25 Bundesliga season. Current broadcast partners StarTimes and Azam TV will continue to show the German top-flight for an additional three years, with the new deals concluding at the end of the 2026-27 season. Furthermore, StarTimes has also acquired the rights to the Bundesliga 2, strengthening its comprehensive German football … [Read more...] about Bundesliga International strengthens distribution network with key partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Future of Video in India Sees Much Optimism for Growth with Technology as the Enabler for the Consumer
The Future of Video India conference welcomed over 130 senior government and industry leaders in Mumbai for a day of discussions centered around one of the most vibrant and burgeoning video markets in the world. Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB), opened the conference with optimism about the industry. The MIB hopes to see the current $30bn industry grow to $100bn in the next … [Read more...] about Future of Video in India Sees Much Optimism for Growth with Technology as the Enabler for the Consumer
Telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Japan to increase at 2.1% CAGR over 2023-2028, forecasts GlobalData
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Japan is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1% from $97.6 billion in 2023 to $108.3 billion in 2028, primarily supported by the mobile data and fixed broadband service segments, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Japan Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report reveals that the mobile voice service revenue will decline over the forecast period, in line with the steady … [Read more...] about Telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Japan to increase at 2.1% CAGR over 2023-2028, forecasts GlobalData
Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea
Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea as partnerships with affiliates Accion, MediaNet and Digicel grow. Accion, one of Rewind Networks’ longstanding affiliate partners with an extensive distribution network of local cable operators across the Philippines, has distributed HITS and HITS MOVIES since 2014 and 2019 respectively. Accion will add HITS NOW to its strong channel line-up from 1 May 2024. MediaNet, the largest pay TV and cable TV … [Read more...] about Rewind Networks expands its reach in the Philippines, the Maldives and Papua New Guinea
Harbour Rights announces latest raft of acquisitions and liscenes
Harbour Rights licensed a 30-hour package to CINEPLEX in Thailand covering a wide range of content. From wildlife to history including CHARLES III, THE MAKING OF A MONARCH 1x52’ and POWER COUPLES 1x52’ that explore the new landscape of royal families in Europe. As well as cutting edge technology from HIGH TECH AIPORT 1x52’ or space titles BEYOND THE FAR SIDE 1x52’ and EARTH ATTACKS 1x52’. In the PAY TV area Canal+ in Myanmar has acquired 60-hour content including Travel & lifestyle MASTER … [Read more...] about Harbour Rights announces latest raft of acquisitions and liscenes
Video Industry Sees Optimism Amidst Rationalisation, the Continued Importance of Asian Content and AI Everywhere
The Asia Video Summit, the marquee conference for the video industry, kicked off in Hong Kong this year from 13 – 14 March, as part of the HK Entertainment Expo. The Summit opened with an overview on the state of video in Asia, and how scale had redefined the industry. Vivek Couto, Executive Director, Media Partners Asia, shared that the ecosystem had changed, and a new pecking order was in place, with the global digital giants dominating video action in APAC, with a total video and screen … [Read more...] about Video Industry Sees Optimism Amidst Rationalisation, the Continued Importance of Asian Content and AI Everywhere
