by Hernán Amaya | Jul 10, 2025 | OTT / VOD
On July 10, The Walt Disney Company and U.K. Free-To-Air TV network ITV announced an agreement, described as a “first-of-its-kind” initiative, whereby both companies will interchange content offered by their streaming platforms. A selection of ITVX titles...
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Max rebranding to HBO Max implemented worldwide on July 9
by Matteo Comberti | Jul 9, 2025 | OTT / VOD
Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform Max changed its name back to HBO Max on July 9. Although the news had been announced on May 14, 2025, the simultaneous implementation of the rebranding worldwide was unexpected, given that previous changes of this kind had...
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DirecTV discontinues Satellite TV subscriptions for new customers in some US cities
by Hernán Amaya | Jun 30, 2025 | Pay TV
In a noteworthy move that may set a precedent for Satellite TV services worldwide, US operator DirecTV has decided to stop selling its DTH service in certain US cities. In the areas impacted by the change, the company offers new customers only its streaming Pay TV...
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Fox Corporation acquires Caliente TV and announces launch of new Pay TV channel and new SVOD service
by Matteo Comberti | Jun 19, 2025 | Audiovisual Market in General
US media behemoth Fox Corporation, which provides a free streaming service in the Mexican market under the name of Tubi, has announced the acquisition of Caliente TV, a Mexican sports broadcasting brand owned by betting powerhouse Caliente. Caliente TV delivers its...
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Following agreement with France’s TF1, Netflix to offer Free to Air TV channels for the first time ever
by Matteo Comberti | Jun 18, 2025 | OTT / VOD
Netflix keeps on boosting its content offer in order to enhance its users’ experience. On June 17, the streaming giant announced a historic agreement with TF1, a French Free-To-Air TV channel. Beginning in the summer of 2026 (in the northern hemisphere), the channels...