DirecTV and The Walt Disney Company have reached an agreement in principle, restoring Disney's full linear network suite to DirecTV platforms after a blackout that began on September 1. The deal, which includes ABC, ESPN, Disney-branded channels, Freeform, FX, and…
Sonos is partnering with The Trade Desk to launch a smart TV streaming device. The Trade Desk provides its TV OS and app partnerships, while Sonos focuses on hardware and UI. This collaboration allows Sonos to avoid strict licensing from…
Quickplay has partnered with TelevisaUnivision to enhance its Univision NOW app through its cloud-native platform. Quickplay's solutions will offer personalized content recommendations and targeted ad-insertion for live channels, VOD, and downloads, aimed at attracting new subscribers and retaining existing ones.
Amazon is upgrading its Thursday Night Football broadcasts with AI features, including defensive alerts, coverage ID, and field vulnerabilities. These enhancements debut in 2024, using Amazon Web Services to give viewers deeper insights. Amazon is also expanding its sports portfolio…
AMC Networks has entered a multi-year partnership with Comcast's CTS to centralize the management of its channel ops and VOD distribution across 28 flagship channels, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability. This move aligns with AMC’s broader strategy to streamline content…
AWS has launched the "Cloud Native Agile Production" (CNAP) project, developed with BBC, Sky, Adobe, and others, to streamline live media production in the cloud. CNAP enables faster content creation and editing across multiple platforms. The project will be showcased…
Disney's ESPN is deepening its involvement in the sports betting world by launching ESPN BET in partnership with Penn Entertainment, leveraging its sports content to enhance the betting experience. Penn will pay ESPN $1.5 billion over 10 years and grant…
DirecTV CFO Ray Carpenter stated the company will continue its carriage dispute with Disney, which has caused ABC and ESPN to go dark for DirecTV customers. Carpenter emphasized DirecTV's push for "skinny" bundles and competitive pricing, while accusing Disney of…
Bango has entered into a strategic partnership with Disney to expand the reach of Disney+ through its Digital Vending Machine® (DVM™), allowing telecom operators and service providers to bundle the streaming service with their consumer offers. This move is expected…
