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.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.'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Netflix is set to release a new Mexican stop-motion animated movie, "I Am Frankelda." A trailer for the film has been made available.
Nick Kroll discusses his new animated series, "Mating Season," created for Netflix. He distinguishes it from his previous work, "Big Mouth," also on Netflix.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple TV has released a trailer for the second season of its private eye drama, 'Sugar.' The series stars Colin Farrell.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apple TV uploaded a scene from the second season of its original series, "Your Friends & Neighbors," to YouTube. The dark comedy-thriller, starring Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet, is available for streaming on Apple TV, with a third season already greenlit.
Charter confirmed it sustained a data breach that is believed to have impacted a substantial portion of its 31.68 million customers. The company is aware of the situation and the incident's extent.
Roku is rolling out a free upgrade to the home screen on its TVs and streaming devices, featuring a redesigned interface and personalized, sometimes AI-driven, features. The company indicates the changes were informed by user feedback to enhance content discovery.
Sony has launched its 2026 television lineup, which includes seven different models available in up to seven sizes. The article describes the new range as both clearer and confusingly named.
Major League Baseball (MLB) has announced a series of fan engagement initiatives to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. These plans include a national marketing campaign, specific Fourth of July broadcast and event programming, original content creation, and unique uniform elements.
Nielsen has released new research ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, highlighting the significance of the U.S. Hispanic audience for soccer viewership. The research also indicates the sport's growing global popularity across Asian markets. The findings emphasize key demographics driving the global soccer audience.
ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) has partnered with TikTok to launch broadcast-native vertical livestreams for its global esports tournaments. This new vertical streaming format debuted at the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Atlanta event.
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.
