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.
100ms provides video conferencing and interactive live streaming SDKs designed for integration into mobile applications and websites. The company's pricing page highlights its offerings for creating live experiences. A free plan is available for users to get started with the service.
100ms.live offers a Live Streaming SDK designed to enable two-way interactive live streams for integration into various products. The SDK allows users to go live directly from any web browser.
This article from 100ms highlights the company's live video infrastructure solutions, emphasizing its native iOS, Android, and Web SDKs for integrating live video and audio conferencing capabilities into applications. It positions 100ms as a provider of tools for adding real-time communication features.
100ms.live offers native iOS, Android, and Web SDKs designed to integrate live video and audio conferencing capabilities into applications. The platform emphasizes ease of integration for developers looking to add real-time communication features.
100ms.live offers live video infrastructure that allows developers to integrate real-time video calls and livestreaming into their applications. The platform provides customizable UI, APIs for room management, and interactivity APIs for features like chat, whiteboards, and polls.
Slawomir Cyra, programming chief for Cyfrowy Polsat, will detail the company's international scripted strategy at NEM. The discussion will cover their needs for scripted content, focusing on their current programming and the success of 'The Farm.'
Disney plans to consolidate its streaming services by integrating Hulu's content and features fully into Disney+. This move, hinted at in an internal company document, is expected to lead to the shutdown of the standalone Hulu application.
Roku is rolling out its largest home screen update in over a decade to its TVs and devices in the US. This update introduces dynamic, personalized content recommendations, a simplified menu, and new genre-based destinations to enhance the user experience based on behavioral insights.
FAST channel Cycle Kids has acquired the streaming rights for three seasons of the animated preschool series "Turbozaurs." This acquisition makes the content available to viewers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia through Cycle Kids and The Roku Channel.
The Hollywood Reporter analyzed the impact of the popularity of the Jane Austen adaptation "The Other Bennet Sister" on the BritBox streaming service. The article discusses what the show's success has meant for BritBox, in conversation with BBC Studios executive Robert Schildhouse.
Netflix is set to release a new Mexican stop-motion animated movie, "I Am Frankelda." A trailer for the film has been made available.
NBCUniversal announced that it is relaunching its NBCSN cable network next week, with the new NBCSN scheduled to launch on Monday. The relaunched network will feature content from the NBA, MLB, and other sports properties.
Julia Priolli, head of creative for Amazon MGM Studios in Brazil, revealed that true crime, including documentary, series, and film formats, is Prime Video's top content priority in the Brazilian market. This focus also extends to homegrown reality formats. The announcement was made at the RIO2C event.
Netflix has signed a deal with Spanish public broadcaster RTVE to add episodes of the daily comedy and interview show "La revuelta" to its platform. Episodes of the show will be available on Netflix one day after their free-to-air broadcast.
A hybrid live-meets-virtual-reality production inspired by the Netflix series "Black Mirror" is scheduled to open for a limited run in New York City this summer. The experience will feature a new story set within the world of the show.
YouTube has introduced new features for its Premium subscribers, specifically targeting podcast listeners. These updates include an auto-speed option for playback and an 'on-the-go' mode. The 'on-the-go' mode is designed for users listening to podcasts during various outdoor activities such as commuting or working out.
Prime Video's Mike Muriano discussed the immediate success of its Fan Optionality feature for live streaming. This feature allows for customization during live events, indicating a focus on enhancing viewer experience for Prime Video subscribers.
Dataxis research indicates that crime and action-based series dominate prime-time television exports in Western Europe. Out of 23 series aired in nine or more Western European countries, only two were not from the crime/action genres.
The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury have extended their multi-year agreement with Gray Media, ensuring their games remain available for free over-the-air in Arizona through 2030. This extension also includes a new digital streaming option for fans. The team owner advocates for other NBA teams to adopt a similar free TV strategy.
Plex announced the addition of 10 new free channels to its ad-supported streaming library. The new channels offer a variety of content including drama, true crime, reality programming, horror, and lifestyle shows.
YouTube is adding new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and an 'Auto speed' playback option. These updates are part of YouTube's ongoing efforts to attract and retain podcast audiences.
Netflix and Spotify are collaborating to acquire the exclusive video rights for Jay Shetty's podcast "On Purpose." This partnership expands Netflix's content offerings and marks an exclusive video deal for the popular podcast.
UK broadcasters and producers are reportedly shifting from dismissing to cautiously experimenting with 'microdramas'. The article investigates the evolving attitudes towards this short-form content format within the UK market, highlighting ongoing tension between those seeking premium versions and those recognizing its broader popularity.
BBC content chiefs, Kate Phillips and Fiona Campbell, are set to present their future programming vision at Content London. They will detail evolving content strategies and new opportunities for the public broadcaster's programming.
Nick Kroll discusses his new animated series, "Mating Season," created for Netflix. He distinguishes it from his previous work, "Big Mouth," also on Netflix.
Apple TV has released a trailer for the second season of its private eye drama, 'Sugar.' The series stars Colin Farrell.
Autentic, a German documentary distributor, has expanded its thematic FAST channel, Wheels & Steel, into Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region). This move broadens the availability of its ad-supported streaming offering concerning documentary content.
Global will discontinue airing the U.S. version of 'Big Brother' after its 28th season, ending a 26-year broadcast agreement. The final season for Global is set to air this summer.
The article uses CapCut's price increase as a hook to discuss why brands require enterprise video tools for scaling video production. Descript emphasizes the need for collaboration, workflow control, and AI-powered editing systems. The piece highlights a shift towards more sophisticated video production solutions for businesses.
Disney+ is adding three new exclusive episodes of "The Simpsons" to its streaming platform. The episodes, titled "Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition," "Simpsley," and "Yellow Mirror," are scheduled to stream between June 17 and August 26.
Studio Ghibli films remain largely unavailable on streaming platforms in Japan, with Nippon TV's President and CEO, Hiroyuki Fukuda, stating the company will continue to prioritize terrestrial TV broadcasts. Despite international streaming availability and declining traditional viewership, the company's current policy favors its 'Friday Roadshow' slot, sparking concerns about the studio’s domestic accessibility to younger generations.
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE is seeking scripted series capable of reaching large and all-ages audiences, despite a slowdown in its fiction output. This announcement was made at Conecta Fiction & Entertainment.
Naver's live streaming platform Chzzk will exclusively stream the FIFA North and Central America World Cup online in June. This event is seen as another test for the platform's performance and market position.
Roku has unveiled a new TV home screen, representing the most significant redesign in over a decade. This update aims to reduce search times and enhance the overall consumer streaming experience on Roku devices.
Stan Sport is set to stream the UEFA Champions League Final between Arsenal and PSG live for Australian audiences on May 31, 2026, with concurrent live coverage on Channel 9HD and 9Now. The broadcast will include extensive pre-game coverage and feature expert commentary. This event is part of a larger slate of live sports content offered by Stan Sport to its subscribers.
This article covers ESPN's successful inaugural season of broadcasting La Liga in Spanish, reflecting on the growth of the U.S. viewership for international soccer leagues. Manny de la Fe discusses the strategy behind providing Spanish-language commentary and the positive reception. The article highlights ESPN's efforts to cater to specific demographic viewing preferences.
Plex co-founder and CPO Scott Olechowski discusses the evolution of Plex, starting as a personal media server, expanding into AVOD and FAST services globally, and developing community features for content discovery. He also addresses how AI is being used internally for development, content metadata analysis, and business process streamlining, as well as future potential for the creator economy and monetization.
Paramount has made several classic "Star Trek" films from the original motion picture series available for free streaming on YouTube. These films include "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan," and "Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home," all offered with ad support.
Apple has produced "Star City," a new series that is a spinoff of its existing show "For All Mankind." The show will star Rhys Ifans and will focus on the space race from the Soviet Union's perspective.
Prime Video in Canada has ordered seven new and returning series set for release in 2026/27. These include an ice hockey docuseries featuring Michael Bublé and Drew Scott, and an outdoor adventure competition hosted by Scott McGillivray.
Fubo is promoting that it offers a live stream for the WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and Portland Fire on ION. The article highlights that Fubo provides access to WNBA games without a cable subscription and offers a free trial.
DIRECTV is increasing prices on its premium packages and some genre packs, with subscribers receiving emails detailing personal price hikes of up to $14. This follows an earlier announcement regarding the general price increase by the company.
The film "Scream 7," which was released in theaters in February and became the highest-grossing film in the franchise, is now available for at-home streaming. The article notes the film is about a new Ghostface killer emerging in Sidney Prescott's town.
PrismCast is an open-source project allowing users to capture live video from various web-based TV streaming sites, including Hulu, YouTube TV, and Sling TV, and deliver them as HLS or MPEG-TS streams. It integrates with DVR platforms like Channels DVR and Plex through HDHomeRun emulation, using Google Chrome to access and re-stream content. The server supports multiple concurrent streams, offers a web interface for management, and includes reliability features like intelligent playback recovery and predictive pretuning.
Apple TV is offering a "Formula 1" channel subscription for $12.99/month following a 7-day free trial, providing access to race weekends and related content. The channel lists past races, highlights, interviews, and future event schedules, indicating Apple's dedicated sports offering for F1 fans.
AMC Global Central Europe is actively seeking factual content with international appeal for its streaming services. Katalin Radoczy, Director of Content Development, highlighted the importance of local relevance and finding shows that can travel across regions.
Goalhanger, a podcast platform, is establishing a dedicated division to invest in and support creator-led ventures. This move aims to back independent content creators within the podcasting space.
FOX Sports' Mike Davies outlined the company's strategy for delivering every FIFA Men's World Cup match to the U.S. audience for the 2026 tournament. The plan focuses on a global showcase of soccer, indicating a comprehensive approach to content streaming and distribution for a major sports event.
Roku has announced the rollout of a new Home Screen for its TV devices. The company states that this update introduces "a more dynamic, smarter experience."
Virgin Media O2 has launched two new Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels, "8 out of 10 Cats" and "Pointless," for its Virgin TV customers. The channels are immediately available.
