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Global:
Live streaming of SAG Awards to mark Netflix’s entry into new segment
Netflix is making progress in the area of live streaming. On January 11, the OTT announced it had entered into an agreement to be granted a global license to stream SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards ceremonies, which are among the most important...
Global:
Netflix falls short of ad-supported tier initial viewership targets and lets advertisers take money back
The new low-priced ad-supported tier launched by Netflix last November has failed to come up to the viewership targets expected for the first stage, as a consequence of which the company has decided to allow advertisers to apply for reimbursement...
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Mexico:
Televisa’s proposal to merge Izzi and Megacable gets rejected
Early in the morning on December 13, Reuters revealed that media and telecommunications giant Televisa, which is the owner of Izzi, had proposed in Mexico a combination of Izzi’s and Megacable’s assets. Some hours later, Megacable officially confirmed that it was true...
Argentina:
DirecTV begins to license DNews to other operators and closes first agreement with Telecentro
As a result of a new policy adopted by DirecTV (Grupo Wethein), the Pay TV company has begun to offer DNews, its own news channel, to other operators. The first company to enter into an agreement with DirecTV for the above-mentioned purpose was Argentina’s Telecentro....
Global:
On the eve of Disney+ ad-supported plan’s launch, Disney reappoints Iger as CEO
As a result of an unexpected decision, The Walt Disney Company announced on November 20 that Robert Bob Iger would take over as CEO again after his departure in February 2020. The move is made on the eve of the debut of Disney+ Basic, the company’s new version of its...
Brazil:
FIFA+ to livestream World Cup Qatar 2022 free for Brazilian market
Just three days before the kick-off of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the association made the last minute decision to broadcast all the matches of the soccer tournament live free of charge for the whole Brazilian territory through its new streaming platform, called...
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Global:
Netflix to make its live content debut with a show by Chris Rock
On November 10, Netflix announced its decision to move into the live content segment. The debut will be marked by a show to be performed by US comedian Chris Rock, which will be available worldwide. Although no specific date has been set yet, the special is intended...
Argentina:
Telecom offers Flow Flex to Personal customers without additional cost to allow them to enjoy Qatar World Cup
On November 4, Argentine telecommunications company Telecom, which owns operators Flow and Personal, launched a benefit of key importance for its customers with a view to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. It will be possible for users of Personal, whether they are mobile...
Global:
YouTube bets on OTT aggregation by launching Primetime Channels, initially in the USA
On November 1, YouTube (Google) launched a new feature called Primetime Channels, which makes it possible to access multiple subscription streaming services by paying the fee for each OTT. According to information provided by company spokespeople, the video platform...
Latin America:
Live streaming of Elton John’s final concert by Disney+ to mark the platform’s live content debut in Latin America
On November 20, Disney+, The Walt Disney Company’s streaming service, will livestream British artist Elton John’s final concert in the United States globally and exclusively. The event will mark Disney+’s live content debut in Latin America. So far, The Walt Disney...
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Latin America:
Fox channels to be renamed as Star as from February 2021
The Walt Disney Company has officially announced that as from February 2021 Fox channels’ names will be changed so that they include the Star brand in Latin America. TAVI Latam reported the news some weeks ago in an exclusive, but company sources said that the date...
Latin America:
Disney confirms launch of Espn 4 to replace Fox Sports
The Walt Disney Company press team has confirmed to TAVI Latam that as from December 1 a new Pay TV sports channel called Espn 4 will replace Fox Sports throughout the Spanish-speaking Latin American region, with the only exceptions of Mexico and Argentina. TAVI Latam...
Venezuela:
SimpleTV launches HBO premium pack on May 3
According to information published by Venezuelan specialist reporter Edgar Rincón Molina, Satellite TV operator SimpleTV (Scale Capital) will be offering HBO (WarnerMedia) premium pack as from May 3. Some time ago, company officials said that SimpleTV was about to add...
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