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PCCW strikes new content deals to drive subscriber growth and boost visibility through partnershipsAugust 13, 2019Hong Kong’s leading pay TV operator Now TV has signed a content deal with the multi-platform media company BeIN Sports for the Hong Kong broadcast rights of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which will be held across 12 cities in Japan between September and November 2019. Meanwhile, the PCCW-owned pan-regional OTT video streaming service Viu announced its first content collaboration with Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific in August 2019.Subscribers Only
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Pay TV & Online Video Report - Western Europe - 2019August 05, 2019The 2019 Western Europe Pay TV & Online Video Report provides in-depth insight into the pay TV and online subscription video markets of Western Europe. It includes comprehensive market-sizing data and detailed analysis of the key trends shaping the industry ... .Subscribers Only
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Spain and Italy provide DTT subsidies to accelerate the release of 5G spectrumJuly 31, 2019The Spanish government approved in June 2019 a package of €150 million in state-aid to facilitate digital terrestrial television (DTT) migration for the second time in the country. The money will go to local communities to finance the retuning of TV antennas as DTT broadcasters will relinquish frequencies in the 694-790 MHz UHF band for 5G services. Spaniards must retune their antennas, as all DTT channels must move to frequencies below 694 MHz by June 2020. The spectrum between 694 and 790 MHz, the so-called 700 MHz, will be auctioned to mobile broadband operators, by the end of 2020 to facilitate the launch of 5G services in Spain. Meanwhile, the Italian Ministry of Economic Development has issued a list of guidelines for the provision of subsidies to buy TV sets and DTT set-top boxes compatible with the DVB-T2 HEVC standard. The pay-out of €151 million in subsidies commence in November 2019. The guidelines propose that Italian residents on social benefits receive a refund or rebate of €50 per household, for the purchase of a single device by December 31st, 2022 or until the allocated resources are exhausted. The aid will be granted on the principle of technological neutrality. The Italian government has committed to ceasing all DVB-T DTT transmissions and switching to DVB-T2 by June 2022. The European Commission has decided that the state-aid schemes of Spain and Italy are in line with EU state-aid rules and subsequently granted its approval.Subscribers Only
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Elections in Asia Pacific to boost 2019 TV advertising revenues in the regionJune 25, 2019The first half of 2019 witnessed a series of general elections in multiple countries in Asia: - Thailand in March, - Indonesia in April, - India in April to May, - Australia in May - and the Philippines in May IHS Markit Advertising service expects political campaigns to significantly boost TV advertising revenues in India and the Philippines; and moderately in Indonesia, Australia and Thailand.
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Pay TV & Online Video Report - Asia Pacific - 2019June 18, 2019The 2019 Asia Pacific Pay TV & Online Video Report provides in-depth insight into the pay TV and online subscription video markets of the Asia Pacific region. It includes comprehensive market-sizing data and detailed analysis of the key trends shaping the industry ... .Subscribers Only
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Pay TV & Online Video Report - Latin America - 2019June 18, 2019The 2019 Latin America Pay TV & Online Video Report provides in-depth insight into the pay TV and online subscription video markets of the Latin America region. It includes comprehensive market-sizing data and detailed analysis of the key trends shaping the industry, including growth drivers and inhibitors, evolving business models, and content strategies. The landscape of individual markets is also assessed via country profiles.Subscribers Only
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Sky launches satellite TV alternative in Austria with Sky XMarch 06, 2019European pay TV group Sky has launched a new standalone virtual pay TV service in Austria. Sky X provides access to live TV channels across all genres as well as on-demand content, dependant on the subscription tier chosen.Subscribers Only
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Authorities fight TV and video piracy in Malaysia and SingaporeFebruary 15, 2019Governments in Malaysia and Singapore are stepping up anti-piracy initiatives as pay TV operators and online subscription platforms suffer from the impact of set-top-boxes offering illegal access to their services. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) held an Anti-Piracy Summit on 14 February with support from Coalition Against Piracy, the Asia Video Industry Association, TV and online broadcasters Astro, Media Prima, Dim Sum, and iFlix. The event highlighted the revenues lost by industry and government because of piracy.
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France signs off on theatrical windowing cut in 2019January 08, 2019New regulation signed off by the French Ministry of Culture has significantly reduced the windowing of movie titles following their theatrical release. The likes of Canal Plus will be able to show films on their pay TV services as early as six months after release in theatres, a reduction of four months from previous regulation.Subscribers Only
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Revisions to the UK transactional movie and TV market forecastsNovember 26, 2018IHS Markit has made revisions to transactional movies and TV revenues generated in the UK video sector across pay TV and online platforms. The revisions are a result of improved visibility on transactions and revenues based on conversations and data reviews with key players in the market including major Hollywood studios, pay TV platforms and online services.Subscribers Only
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Comcast wins Sky battle with £30.6 billion offerSeptember 24, 2018Comcast has outbid 21st Century Fox to win control of Sky, with an offer valuing the UK-based pay TV group at £30.6 billion ($40 billion). In the third and final round of the auction run by the UK's takeover panel on Saturday 22 September, Comcast made a final offer of £17.28 per Sky share, trumping a bid of £15.67 from Fox. Comcast launched its challenge for Sky in April with an initial offer of £12.50, valuing Sky at £22 million. Sky shares closed at £15.85 last Friday.Subscribers Only
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Asia Pacific Pay TV and Online Video 2017August 09, 2018Asia Pacific Pay TV & Online Video 2017 analyses the 2017 results of major pay TV operators and online video providers in the Asia Pacific, including subscriptions, TV household penetration, quarterly net additions and key financials. In addition, several country profiles analyse the position of pay TV operators and online video providers against key competitors.Subscribers Only
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Comcast drops its bid for Fox to focus on SkyJuly 20, 2018US cable group Comcast says it will not pursue its acquisition of 21st Century Fox assets and will instead concentrate on its bid for the UK-based pay TV platform, Sky.
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Western Europe Pay TV and Online Video 2017July 12, 2018The Western Europe pay TV and online video market monitor provides an in-depth insight into the key trends affecting the subscription video market in 2017. It includes data and analysis on pay TV operators, their subscribers and revenues, and the impact of online TV services on pay TV growth.Subscribers Only
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Fox increases offer for full control of SkyJuly 11, 201821st Century Fox has raised its offer for the 61% of Sky it does not own to £14 a share, valuing the company at £24.5 billion ($32.5 billion). The offer is 30% more than the price it originally offered in December 2016, and is 12% more than the competing offer for the pay TV business lodged by Comcast in June. The new development in the long-running saga of the Fox takeover of Sky comes as the UK Government is about to make a decision on whether to approve the deal. Walt Disney Co is planning to acquire most of 21st Century Fox, including its Sky shareholding, but is also facing competition from Comcast. In June, Disney raised its offer for Fox to $71 billion, days after Comcast increased its offer for Fox to $65 billion.Subscribers Only
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Latin America Pay TV and Online Video 2017June 25, 2018The average Latin America (LATAM) household has more money to spend on entertainment in 2018 than they did a year earlier. As such, the addressable audience for pay TV is growing. However, this opportunity is being negated by a shift in consumer behavior away from linear TV to on-demand services.Subscribers Only
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Amazon and BT buy remaining Premier League packagesJune 07, 2018Continuing its move into live streaming sport, Amazon has acquired a package of rights to the Premier League in the UK from 2019 to 2022. Amazon was awarded a package of 20 live matches per season, including 10 played on Boxing Day and 10 in midweek. Completing a long-drawn out process that began with the award of rights to BT and Sky in February, the Premier League awarded the last remaining package to BT.
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Central and Eastern Europe Pay TV 2017June 07, 2018The Central and Eastern Europe pay TV market monitor provides an in-depth insight into the key trends affecting the pay TV market in the CEE region in 2017. It includes data and analysis on pay TV operators, their subscribers and revenues, key M&A activity in the region, and the impact of online TV services on pay TV growth. The report focuses on the top eight CEE markets; Poland, Russia, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Serbia and Bulgaria.Subscribers Only
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Amazon strikes major operator partnership dealMay 17, 2018The Amazon Prime Video app is to be made available via UK telco BT’s TV set-top boxes in June 2018, a major partnership deal for the global e-commerce and online video giant in one of its most developed markets.
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BT outlines new consumer strategyMay 17, 2018BT this week outlined the new strategy for its consumer division, which encompasses the BT, EE and Plusnet brands. At the centre of the strategy is the theme of convergence, with several announcements in this area.
