Platform strategy now spans four business models at once: OTT, SVOD, AVOD, and FAST. This category covers recommendation engines, content discovery, CTV app experience, player SDKs, and the subscriber engagement data that tells you whether a feature actually worked.
DIRECTV and Griffin Media reached a new agreement, restoring Griffin's Oklahoma-based CBS and CW affiliates to DIRECTV's satellite and streaming platforms after a month-long dispute. This resolution returns channels like KWTV (CBS Oklahoma City) and KOTV (CBS Tulsa) to DIRECTV subscribers. However, DIRECTV still has an unresolved dispute with E. W. Scripps Company, leaving Tulsa subscribers without their local NBC affiliate.
An agreement between HC2 and Conx, a company owned by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Manchester United co-owners, suggests future involvement of a telecom company in 5G broadcast. This development could impact content delivery and consumption by streaming industry professionals.
Hisense has launched its U7SE series of 4K Mini-LED TVs in India, featuring screen sizes up to 100 inches, 144Hz refresh rates, and Hi-QLED technology. These new TVs run on Hisense's proprietary VIDAA Smart OS, which supports standard streaming applications. The series is distributed through offline retail partners, with pricing for the 55-inch model starting at Rs. 63,990.
Peacock has premiered the eighth season of "Love Island USA" on June 2, adopting a daily release schedule for the initial week. The streaming service is utilizing distribution partnerships with DirecTV and Instacart+ to offer promotional access, allowing users to watch the show without a direct free trial from Peacock itself.
The film "Return to Silent Hill" is now available for digital rental and purchase on Amazon Prime Video in the US and UK, and for free streaming on Hoopla in Canada. This marks its Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) debut following a theatrical release, with subscription streaming availability in the US and UK projected for summer 2026 or later.
Vodafone Spain and AMC have launched a new World War II-themed pop-up channel, 'II Guerra Mundial by Canal Historia', for all Vodafone TV subscribers in Spain. The channel, available at no extra cost, features over 65 hours of programming and 20 documentaries from Canal Historia. This initiative marks another collaboration between Vodafone Spain and AMC.
An anonymous video chat application has reportedly leaked over 22 million user records due to a misconfigured database. This data exposure included the full names and email addresses of approximately 3 million users. The breach highlights security vulnerabilities on platforms emphasizing user anonymity.
Meta is testing a new "Series" feature for Reels on Instagram and Facebook, allowing creators to organize short-form content into episodic hubs on their profiles. This feature aims to encourage longer-term viewing habits and Meta is considering future monetization strategies, potentially similar to TikTok's premium content offering. The test is currently live with select creators who already produce serialized content.
The Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG recorded over 16 million illegal streams in the UK, despite 7 million legal views on TNT Sports and HBO Max. This occurred after Warner Bros. opted to keep the final behind a paywall for the first time since 1992, sparking concerns for broadcasters and rights owners regarding sports piracy. The illegal streams also featured a high percentage of unlicensed gambling advertisements.
Netflix is set to premiere the Tamil film "29" on June 5, 2026, offering it in five languages across India, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. This pan-Indian digital release aims to broaden the film's audience after its theatrical run, supporting content producers G Squad and Stone Bench Creations.
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse are set to release the psychological thriller "Obsession" on Peacock, followed by a second window on Netflix. This streaming distribution plan follows the film's global theatrical gross of $150 million, including an Indian theatrical release on May 29, 2026.
NBC canceled "The Hunting Party" after two seasons due to middling linear performance, despite strong streaming viewership on Netflix and Peacock. Universal Television plans to shop the series to other outlets, with Netflix identified as a potential destination given its current licensing of the show.
Dharma Productions' romantic drama "Chand Mera Dil" is set to stream on Jio Hotstar after its May 2026 theatrical release. The streaming partner was confirmed by the theatrical opening credits, indicating an ongoing content pipeline between Bollywood studios and premium SVOD platforms in India. While no official date is confirmed, the film is expected to hit the platform between July 3rd and 17th, 2026.
The article discusses how post-pandemic consumer behavior in India has shifted theatrical attendance for small and mid-sized Bollywood films, with audiences often preferring later OTT premieres. This trend has led to underperformance at the box office for films that find massive viewership on platforms like Netflix, exposing a tension between theatrical release and streaming availability for certain movie types.
Sony LIV will premiere the fifth season of the family drama series "Gullak" on June 5, 2026. The new season introduces Anant Joshi to the lead cast and will be available exclusively on the Sony LIV OTT platform. The series continues its focus on local-language family narratives for the Indian OTT market.
Netflix has reportedly acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights for the upcoming Telugu sports drama "Peddi," starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. This acquisition positions Netflix as the streaming home for the film after its theatrical release, scheduled for June 4, 2026.
DW and Indonesia's Vidio launched "The Scene," a 10-part video-on-demand series focusing on youth culture across 11 Southeast Asian countries. This series marks DW's first regional OTT lifestyle format and is streaming on Vidio in Indonesian, with additional social-first content released digitally.
NBC's freshman comedy series, "The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins," has been renewed for a second season. The show, which stars Erika Alexander and Tracy Morgan, is currently available for streaming on Peacock.
This article highlights top smart TV models from brands like Sony, Haier, Philips, VW (Visio World), and TCL that are competing in the Indian home cinema market. These TVs integrate with Google TV and major OTT platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video, offering 4K LED and QD-Mini LED displays across various price points.
MultiChoice is offering former Showmax subscribers in Kenya a discounted DStv Stream Compact subscription at KES 550 ($4.25) monthly for one year. This initiative aims to migrate streaming users to the DStv ecosystem following Showmax's shutdown in April and to retain these customers. Eligible users will transition to the discounted plan after receiving free access through May, with the price reverting to KES 4,200 ($32.50) after 12 months.
Inkitt is launching a new microdrama app called Ironblood on July 15, dedicating it to AI-generated action, sci-fi, and superhero vertical video content. This new platform, which converts successful web novels into video series using proprietary Cinematic AI, aims to serve 50 million users across Inkitt's apps, including the existing romance microdrama app CandyJar. Inkitt claims Ironblood will be the first microdrama platform focused entirely on these action-oriented genres, with plans to release 30 new titles per month.
The article details the growing adoption of IPTV in Germany and Europe, projecting it to largely replace traditional cable and satellite broadcasting by 2026. This shift is attributed to IPTV's flexibility, personalization, and cross-device accessibility, driven by broadband expansion and evolving user expectations. Technical overviews and comparisons with traditional TV models highlight IPTV's advantages in delivering live, on-demand, and time-shifted content.
Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform hosted the premiere of its feature film, "Della Bella Badlegi Kahaani," at Akashvani Bhawan in New Delhi. WAVES OTT aims to be India’s public service streaming platform, offering diverse content including original films, documentaries, radio shows, regional cinema, DD archives, live TV, and online shopping.
Aditya Dhar’s film "Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge" is set to begin streaming on JioHotstar on June 5, 2026, following a theatrical run that grossed Rs 1,798 crore. The streaming release will include an exclusive extended "Raw & Undekha" cut, aiming to drive SVOD engagement.
Swift TV has secured official Google certification for its enterprise connected TV platform after extensive integration and compliance testing. This certification is expected to strengthen Swift TV's competitive presence in major accommodation sectors such as mining, aged care, and hospitality, where its technology is already being deployed. The approval also ensures future access to evolving Google TV features.
Director Abhishek Nama has secured pre-release OTT distribution rights for the film "Nagabhandham" with Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, MAA TV acquired the Telugu satellite rights while ZEE TV secured satellite rights for Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. This non-theatrical deal is notable given the selective market conditions.
O2 Slovakia has added the Spektrum Home channel to its O2 TV service, making it available in HD quality and Czech language. Initially accessible to all subscribers, the channel will subsequently be integrated into the Pochodova package starting July 1.
SuperLeague+ has launched a £49.99 Half Season Pass for the remainder of the 2026 Betfred Super League season, offering live coverage of over 60 matches to UK and Ireland subscribers. This direct-to-consumer (D2C) service operates across web, mobile, and CTV platforms including Apple TV and Fire TV in over 70 countries.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. has launched four new Unite8 Sports linear channels, Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD, after securing approval from India's Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. These channels are now available across over 500 cable and DTH platforms in India and will broadcast multi-sport content, including the FIFA World Cup 2026. The move expands Zee Entertainment's linear sports portfolio to reach Indian audiences.
Director Kane Parsons discusses Hollywood's increasing trend of recruiting horror filmmakers from YouTube for feature film projects, citing his own experience with A24's "Backrooms." He notes that YouTube serves as a crucial platform for creators to gain visibility, build an audience, and develop their craft before transitioning to larger scale cinematic productions, with major studios recognizing the value of these established creator-audience relationships.
Amagi, founded by three engineers in 2008, has evolved from a regional TV advertising solution provider to a global cloud-based broadcast platform, assisting media firms in creating, distributing, and monetizing channels across streaming platforms. The company's focus on cloud-native systems addresses the media industry's transition away from traditional hardware-led broadcast infrastructures. Amagi has secured over Rs 1,600 crore in funding and reported Rs 1,109 crore in revenue for the first nine months of FY26.
Roku is seeking a Live Operations Associate to manage premium subscription operations, focusing on building, launching, and managing subscription channels. This role supports the company's streaming platform services.
FOX Sports has released the full broadcast schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across its linear and streaming platforms. All 104 tournament matches will air live on FOX (70 matches) and FS1 (34 matches), with every match also streaming live and on-demand within the FOX One and FOX Sports apps, and select matches streaming free on Tubi.
U.S. Soccer announced the schedule for the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Semifinals, set for Wednesday, September 16. Both matches of the doubleheader will air on CBS Sports Network and stream live on Paramount+.
The 2024 State of Origin rugby series in Australia reached over 10.7 million viewers across broadcast and streaming, with an average of 3.409 million viewers per match, up 14.9% year-on-year. The series also set new viewership records on Nine's BVOD platform, 9Now, averaging 788,000 viewers per match, an increase of 50.4% year-on-year.
ChaiFlicks, a global streaming platform for Jewish content, and Reboot Studios, the creative production arm of the non-profit Reboot, announced an exclusive partnership. This collaboration aims to curate, distribute, and spotlight content rooted in Jewish experience, with Reboot Studios supplying 12-15 short films annually to ChaiFlicks, starting June 1st with a short film festival.
Parks Associates announced the upcoming Q1 2026 'Video Services Dashboard' report, which will provide a visual representation of critical indicators for video service providers. The report is based on survey data from 8,000 U.S. internet households and tracks foundational market metrics such as service adoption, household spending, churn, and key industry players. It will cover video services market overview, pay-TV trends, streaming business models and leaders, and service churn and NPS.
Sensor Tower reports that global in-app revenue from short drama apps reached nearly $700 million in Q1 2025, a 4x increase year-over-year, with cumulative revenue approaching $2.3 billion since the start of 2024. The U.S. accounts for 49% of global revenue, while Latin America and Southeast Asia show significant download growth. Leading apps like ReelShort and DramaBox continue to dominate, while newcomers such as DramaWave, NetShort, and FlickReels are experiencing rapid expansion.
HIDIVE has announced the immediate availability of the English dub for "Oshi no Ko Season 3" on its streaming platform. The season features 11 dubbed episodes, with new episodes released weekly on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM EDT.
This Google Help article outlines how to use the "Analytics" tab within YouTube Creator Partnerships to review both organic and paid performance metrics. It allows creators to track the performance of their linked creator videos, providing insights into their content and monetization efforts.
Apple showcases its suite of entertainment services, including Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Books. The webpage lists these services as part of Apple's broader "Services" offerings.
This Amazon product page describes the features of the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD, a streaming device that offers Full HD streaming, access to free and live TV apps, and integration with Alexa Voice Remote for smart home controls. The device provides access to various streaming services, music apps, and allows for content consumption on the go by connecting to any TV's HDMI port. The product is currently listed as unavailable, with a note mentioning a newer model.
Evrideo is promoting its cloud-native platform designed to enable publishers to launch and monetize multiple FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channels at a lower cost. The platform focuses on efficiently spinning up, monetizing, and managing these channels.
Viacom-owned Pluto TV has launched a dedicated "Degrassi" channel in the U.S. and U.K. The channel features past installments of the Canadian teen drama franchise, specifically "Degrassi: The Next Generation" and its continuation "Degrassi." This launch follows DHX Media's rebrand to WildBrain, which owns and distributes the "Degrassi" franchise.
Evrideo announced its Broadcast solution, offering cloud-native playout and master control for linear, FAST, and OTT channels. The service features frame-accurate scheduling, live graphics, and 99.99% uptime. This product launch positions Evrideo as a provider of cloud-based broadcast infrastructure.
India's public broadcaster, Prasar Bharati, is expanding its streaming presence by inviting filmmakers, studios, and creators to supply content for its OTT platform, WAVES. A new policy document released on May 22 outlines a pay-per-view-style revenue-sharing framework that links content payouts directly to viewer engagement.
This social media post discusses the current trend of streaming video (SVOD) bundling, attributing its subscriber appeal to discounting. It suggests that many SVOD services are fundamentally overpriced when offered individually and indicates a shift towards SVOD being bundled with retail memberships, citing Prime Video as an example.
Netflix has added 'Brazil '70: The Third Star,' a five-episode TV drama about the Brazilian national football team's quest for their third world championship in 1970, to its content catalog. The series is set to release in 2026 and stars Lucas Agrícola, Rodrigo Santoro, and Bruno Mazzeo.
JioStar, in partnership with Media Partners Asia (MPA), released its 'TATA IPL 2025: A Year of Firsts' report highlighting the success of the 2025 Indian Premier League season. The report details record viewership and engagement across TV and digital platforms, including JioHotstar, alongside significant advertiser participation. The tournament achieved 1.04 billion app downloads and peak concurrency of 12 million viewers, driven by technological innovations like Multi-Cam, VR/360 streaming, MaxView 0, voice-assisted CTV search, FAST channels, and AI-powered features for highlights and translation.
FAST Channels TV offers a white-label streaming platform for content owners, broadcasters, and networks to launch and scale their own branded ad-supported (FAST) and subscription-based OTT services. The platform provides an end-to-end solution including app development for various devices, content ingestion, and a full monetization stack with server-side ad insertion (SSAI). They offer flexible commercial models including revenue share and cost per active user, and provide access to 80+ linear FAST channels and 2,000+ VOD titles for their clients.
