Evision signs multi-year strategic partnership with Hearst Networks
As part of the expanded partnership, Hearst Networks EMEA plans to introduce free ad-supported television in the MENA region through Starz ON.
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As part of the expanded partnership, Hearst Networks EMEA plans to introduce free ad-supported television in the MENA region through Starz ON.
The combined service allows streaming platforms to optimise pricing, reduce churn and maximise customer value while maintaining top-tier content security.
As per the terms outlined in the agreement dated April 8, Canal+ retained the privilege to pursue additional acquisitions of shares.
This strategic partnership presents an opportunity for both StarzPlay subscribers and sports enthusiasts in Tunisia.
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According to the report, satellite TV revenues are expected to drop by $12bn, with digital cable down by $13bn.
According to the report, Analogue cable will lose $382m between 2022 and 2028, while digital cable will lose $1.15bn.
The report also projected that there will be 367m cable TV subs by 2027, 56m lower than the 422m recorded in 2021.
Global pay-TV subscription numbers grew by 0.6% in 2021, from 1.02bn to 1.03bn.
Globally, IPTV subscribers will increase by 79m between 2021 and 2027 to reach 439m.
According to the report, almost 37% of TV content viewers are paying for an SVOD service, but not for cable or satellite.
Last September, Canal+ agreed to buy a 70% majority stake in SPI International while keeping the current management team and operational structure in place.
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With the launch in Indonesia, Toonz will expand into other emerging markets for kids' television such as Malaysia, Singapore, and MENA.
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Farhi, who founded SPI almost three decades ago, will continue to manage the business alongside CEO Berk Uziyel.
Under the new agreement, Sinema TV will get first pay-TV window rights to fresh Sony Pictures theatrical titles.
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The report also noted that satellite TV revenues will drop by $16bn, with digital cable down by $12bn.
According to the research, 85.4% of respondents believe new developments in "ad-tech solutions" are making it easier for network service providers in Europe to deploy programmatic advertising initiatives.
The insights obtained through Clarissa can be applied to meet KPIs such as boosting engagement, reducing churn, increasing ARPU and cutting unnecessary costs.
The study also forecasts an increase of nine million subscribers in South Africa, with Nigeria closing in on 11m subscribers in total.
The decline comes despite the number of global pay-TV subscribers rising by 35m between 2019 and 2025.
Total TV consumption across OSN’s linear channels has increased by 35% with news channels specifically seeing a 250% increase in view time, according to OSN.
African pay-TV subscriber numbers are set to climb by 54% between 2019 and 2025 to 47.26m, according to Digital TV Research.
YuppTV came quietly onto the MENA scene two years ago, and has gone from strength to strength under the leadership of Zahra Zayat, VP and Head of MENA.
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With her plans for an over-arching programming line-up of long- and short-form content, Amanda Turnbull is driving reach for Discovery in MENA.
NAGRA will discuss and find ways to combat piracy and improve the user experience at CABSAT.
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Source: Digital TV ResearchThe number of pay TV subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa will increase by 74% between 2017 and 2023 to reach 40.89 million. However, the ...
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An analysis released by IHS Markit shows that the pay TV market in the MENA region saw record growth in 2016 despite harsh economic conditions.Pay TV households topped the five million ...
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