Wandavision, Lupin light up US SVOD market
Ratings/Measurement
22-01-2021
Just weeks after the film and TV streaming search engine service highlights streaming as one of the few industries in the US providing business optimism with the new direct-to-consumer products already flexing their models, the latest survey of the US SVOD market from Reelgood has shown the sector make a strong start to 2021.


Fibre, recurring revenues stack up for Netgem in 2020
Major Businesses
22-01-2021
The growing appeal of ultra-high speed fibre-based broadband access offers and a business model based on recurring revenues which now represent more than 90% of activity have added up to a strong 2020 for the Netgem Group.


Digital TV sector delivers better return for Kudelski
Major Businesses
22-01-2021
In an update regarding its 2020 business performance, digital security and media content protection firm Kudelski Group is cheering better-than-expected resilience of its business segments.


IMG, Panasonic extend inflight content for Sport 24
Deals
21-01-2021
Sports, fashion, events and media management firm IMG and Panasonic Avionics Corporation have extended their agreement in a deal that will see the technology partner make Sport 24, the world’s only live 24/7 sports channel for the in-flight industry, available to all airlines worldwide.


Provenance counts on Abacus to distribute Scorsese-hosted The Oratorio
Deals
21-01-2021
London-based distributor Abacus Media Rights (AMR) is set to distribute new documentary feature The Oratorio, hosted by multiple Academy Award winner Martin Scorsese.


Chateau TV, Two Rivers in the flow for Channel 4 renewal
Deals
21-01-2021
Off the back of a strategic collaboration with Chateau TV, Scottish indie Two Rivers has sealed a win with the independent production company set up by Dick and Angel Strawbridge for a major two-year programming deal from Channel 4 to supply new programming under the Chateau brand.


CCTV, Guizhou TV tap AVIWEST to support on-train video
Infrastructure
21-01-2021
Global video contribution systems provider AVIWEST has revealed its part in being selected by Chinese national TV broadcaster CCTV and regional Chinese TV broadcaster Guizhou TV to support the production of Travel China With High-Speed Railway, a programme shot and streamed live during the October 2020 Double Ninth Festival.
Optus taps Nokia to launch 5G experience at Perth Stadium
Mobile
21-01-2021
Promising to enable sports and music fans to take advantage of what it says will be super-fast connectivity enhancing the in-stadium experiences, Nokia has launched 5G services with mobile operator Optus at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia.


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