Opinion
Putting a stop to Kodi piracy
GeoGuard's David Briggs looks the prevalence of Kodi throughout 2017, and how we can protect our content in the future
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ProSiebenSat.1 CEO warns of ‘FANGA’ threat
Thomas Ebeling said Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google and Apple are putting traditional TV "under pressure"
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Sports industry ‘more disrupted than ever’
Annual survey predicts the industry’s growth rate will slow by over 32 per cent in the next three to five years
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ATP Media confirms Amazon streaming deal
Deal covers Next Gen ATP Finals, taking place in Milan this November
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EE TV integrates Alexa into set-top boxes
Voice control now available through Amazon Echo and Echo Dot
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Amazon adds Alexa integration for Fire TV
Users can ask Alexa to start a show, help find a film to watch, and control playback
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Amazon ‘wins rights to ATP World Tour’
Amazon will become the home for all major tennis events, apart from the Grand Slams
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Amazon boosts UK kids’ library
BBC Worldwide and Amazon Prime Video have signed a multi-year licensing deal which gives Amazon subscription streaming rights to shows from the BBC’s children’s...
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Apple’s iTunes is losing the battle for video viewers
US market share has fallen from over 50 per cent in 2012 to between 20 and 35 per cent today
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Amazon Prime set to become more popular than cable TV
More US households may have an Amazon Prime subscription than a pay-TV subscription as soon as next year
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Netflix joins Amazon in Internet-Wide Day of Action
Event is due to take place on 12th July to protest FCC chairman Ajit Pai's proposal to roll back Title II
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On-demand overtakes TV as children’s platform of choice
Thirty-eight per cent now prioritise on-demand services
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Amazon Channels launches in the UK, Germany
Prime members can sign up for 40 subscription channels including Discovery, Eurosport Player, ITV Hub+, hayu and more
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In space, no-one can hear you stream
NASA is set to stream the first live 4K video from space at NAB 2017
Analysis
Changing perceptions: TV is an optimised marketing channel
With a prime-time 30-second ad on ITV costing between £10,000 and £30,000, and a commercial during one of Channel 4’s prime shows costing an...
Business
Google to speak at TVBEurope’s MediaTech 360
Justin Gupta, head of UK broadcast and entertainment, will speak on Day Two
Business
Discovery to focus on IP
Discovery announced focus on IP as well as new Snapchat channel and Amazon app
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Netflix and Amazon investing in higher resolution content
Amazon and Netflix are heavily investing in their own content using UHD technologies, according to a new report from IHS Markit. SVoD services have among...
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Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle launches Resistance Radio
Amazon has launched its own digital radio station to help promote the second season of The Man in the High Castle. Resistance Radio is...
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New Amazon Fire TV stick brings Alexa to UK TV screens
Users will be able to access to voice controls and search for movies, music and TV shows, as well as Alexa’s other features
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The Grand Tour races to number one
The Clarkson, Hammond and May fronted series is the most streamed show on Amazon.
Opinion
Retail unlocks the key to Amazon’s play for TV
Company 'building template' for future pay-TV services
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Netflix and Amazon driving Western European SVoD
Netflix will remain the dominant force in Western European SVoD for the next five years, according to the latest Digital TV research. ‘Western Europe...
Business
Amazon adds HBO, Cinemax
Amazon Channels has added HBO and Cinemax content to its portfolio. Prime members can now sign up for a monthly HBO subscription, giving them...
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Netflix launches downloading for offline viewing
Netflix has made its content available for download, enabling users to use the service offline. The new feature is included in all plans and...
Production & Post
Lawo gears up for The Grand Tour
Starring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, and recently screened on Amazon Prime, the first episode of The Grand Tour is reportedly the...
Business
Warner Bros to acquire Machinima
Warner Bros Entertainment is set to take full control of gaming-focused multichannel network Machinima. The studio led an $18 million funding round in Machinima...
Business
Amazon launches Twitch Prime
Amazon is launching Twitch Prime, a fresh offering that the company is calling “a new set of Amazon Prime benefits created for gamers.” The...
Business
Amazon prepares for Indian launch with Dharma deal
Amazon has penned a deal with India film producer Dharma as it prepares to launch Prime Instant Video throughout the country. The launch is...
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Netflix gaining ground on YouTube, iPlayer
SVoD leader Netflix is rapidly making up ground on YouTube and iPlayer in the UK, according to eMarketer. The BBC and Google have dominated...
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High overlap between Netflix and Amazon subscribers
The number of consumers taking up multiple SVoD subscriptions is on the rise, with a particularly high overlap between Netflix and Amazon Prime Video,...
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Sky plans Spanish Now TV launch
Sky is planning launch a version of its Now TV online service in Spain, according to the Sunday Telegraph. According to the report, Sky...
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TV licence desertion could cost BBC £1.4 billion
Research by broadband and TV comparison site Broadband Genie has found more than nine million Brits could drop their TV licence in favour of...
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Netflix extends OTT lead as Now TV chases Amazon
Netflix has extended its lead over Amazon Instant Video in the UK, according to the latest Ofcom data. The regulator’s annual ‘Communications Market Report’...
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Amazon to double video spend, triple original content
Amazon is moving to double its programme budget for the second half of 2016, while tripling the number of original shows available on its...
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SvoD services could become standalone apps
Niche SvoD services may evolve into standalone apps, according to the latest research from Parrot Analytics and Mipcom. The change would see apps distributed...
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SVoD needs local programming for growth
International SVoD services need to focus on local programming in local languages for growth, according to the latest Pyramid Research report. Pyramid stated that,...
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Amazon to launch throughout Europe
Amazon is looking to deliver its Prime Instant Video platform throughout France, Spain and Italy, according to Le Figaro. No statement has been made...
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TV time drops as ‘generation gap’ widens
TV viewers in the UK now view almost half an hour less per day than they did in 2010, according to the latest Ofcom...
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Amazon pens exclusive PBS deal
Amazon has signed an exclusive deal to secure PBS Kids content for its Prime Video service. The multi-year agreement will allow Prime users to...
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OTT services face EU quota
The European Commission (EC) is to oblige on-demand services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime to ensure they offer a minimum 20 per cent...
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