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Western European OTT TV and Video Market Report 2024: Revenues Soar to $48 Billion by 2029 as Streaming Giants Lead the Charge - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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TV and Radio, Entertainment, Online, Habit, OTT, Television, SVOD, Consumer, AVOD, Netflix, Growth, Video game

The "Western Europe OTT TV and Video Forecasts to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Western Europe OTT TV and Video Forecasts to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The OTT TV episode and movie revenues in Western Europe are forecasted to experience a significant growth, reaching $48 billion by 2029, up from the $31 billion recorded in 2023.
  • Within Western Europe, key contributors to this rising market are identified as the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and France.
  • The UK is expected to generate remarkable revenues, contributing an estimated $10 billion by 2029.

Greg Gutfeld Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With FOX News Media

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FOX News Media and Greg Gutfeld have agreed to a multi-year contract extension where he will continue as host of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) late-night sensation Gutfeld!

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  • FOX News Media and Greg Gutfeld have agreed to a multi-year contract extension where he will continue as host of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) late-night sensation Gutfeld!
  • Previously, Gutfeld was the host of The Greg Gutfeld Show (2015-2021), which aired on Saturday nights and outpaced several late-night broadcast programs in viewership.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.
  • Owned by Fox Corporation, FOX News Media reaches nearly 200 million people each month.

FOX Nation to Debut New Docuseries ‘Surviving Hamas: A Benjamin Hall Special’ on April 9

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FOX Nation will debut a two-part docuseries hosted by FOX News correspondent Benjamin Hall on April 9, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.

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  • FOX Nation will debut a two-part docuseries hosted by FOX News correspondent Benjamin Hall on April 9, announced Lauren Petterson, president of the platform.
  • Entitled Surviving Hamas: A Benjamin Hall Special, the two hour-long episodes will explore the devastating firsthand experiences of individuals in the Israeli community following the October 7, 2023 attack.
  • Throughout the series, Hall visits some of the hardest hit communities providing an update for viewers as the 200-day milestone nears.
  • FOX Nation is a direct-to-consumer on-demand streaming service designed to complement the FOX News Channel experience with a members-only destination for its most passionate and loyal super fans.

Latino Alternative TV (LATV) Introduces New Parent Brand LatiNation Media

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Latino Alternative TV (LATV) today announced the formation of its new parent brand, LatiNation Media.

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  • Latino Alternative TV (LATV) today announced the formation of its new parent brand, LatiNation Media.
  • With the launch of LatiNation Media, the company is positioning itself to extend and expand the array of content and services that represent bilingual and bicultural Latinos in the U.S. LatiNation Media will launch as the parent brand to LATV's linear, AVOD, and FAST network, as well as its expanded LatiNation Digital, LatiNation Studios, and LatiNation Creative.
  • Centering its media business on driving identity and fandom, LatiNation Media is a one-stop solution for brands and agencies.
  • Customized Media List including LATV Network, NGL Media, Adsmovil Hispanic Premium Network, H Code Media, Prisa Media US, Univision Digital Network, Marca Hispanic Exchange, Complex, Vice Media Group, Telemundo Sites, UNIVISION.COM, Grupo Televisa, HOLA.COM Sites

Fortune Media and Great Place to Work® Name Comcast NBCUniversal One of the Top 10 Companies to Work for in the U.S.

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For the second year in a row, Great Place To Work® and Fortune Media have recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as one of the top 10 of 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2024 , ranking the company No.

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  • For the second year in a row, Great Place To Work® and Fortune Media have recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as one of the top 10 of 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2024 , ranking the company No.
  • It’s an honor to be recognized by Fortune and Great Place to Work alongside many other notable companies for the seventh consecutive year.
  • To determine the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Great Place To Work analyzed the anonymous survey responses of more than half a million employees from Great Place To Work Certified™ U.S. companies with at least 1,000 workers.
  • “Our employees are at the heart of what make Comcast NBCUniversal a great place to work,” said Mike Cavanagh, President of Comcast Corporation.

UFC® Names Hostage Tape Official Sleep Aid Partner

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UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and Hostage Tape, a leading sleep aid company, today announced a marketing partnership that will see Hostage Tape strategically activate its brand within some of UFC’s most significant assets.

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  • UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and Hostage Tape, a leading sleep aid company, today announced a marketing partnership that will see Hostage Tape strategically activate its brand within some of UFC’s most significant assets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404032148/en/
    Hostage Tape mouth tape is the "Official Sleep Aid of the UFC".
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    Under the new agreement, Hostage Tape will become the Official Sleep Aid Partner of UFC with global exclusivity in several product categories, including mouth tape, nose strips, and sleep masks.
  • For a limited time, Hostage Tape is offering a UFC Hostage Tape sample pack with five nights of mouth tape & nose strips.

With Roku’s All-New NBA FAST Channel and NBA Zone, Basketball Fans Are at the Center of the Action

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The Roku Channel is the inaugural partner of the first-ever NBA FAST channel, which is available exclusively through The Roku Channel for a limited time.

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  • The Roku Channel is the inaugural partner of the first-ever NBA FAST channel, which is available exclusively through The Roku Channel for a limited time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403978989/en/
    Roku and the NBA partner to bring fans the all-new NBA FAST channel and NBA Zone.
  • The NBA FAST channel on The Roku Channel will feature classic games, highlights, recaps, documentaries, original series, studio shows, and interviews, among other additional content.
  • Viewers can access the NBA FAST channel on The Roku Channel, within related zones (Live TV Zone, Sports Zone, NBA Zone), through the Live TV Channel Guide or via The Roku Channel App.

FreeCast Adds 13 New Free Channels from SoFAST

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FreeCast is announcing a partnership with FAST channel distributor SoFAST bringing 13 new channels to the company’s collection of free television.

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  • FreeCast is announcing a partnership with FAST channel distributor SoFAST bringing 13 new channels to the company’s collection of free television.
  • The 13 channels from SoFAST represent different genres of programming.
  • Tracy West, FreeCast’s Executive Vice President of Digital Content, discussed the opportunity for FreeCast in adding a large collection of channels: “These kinds of deals are a great opportunity for FreeCast.
  • Partnering with FreeCast to bring our diverse range of channels to their platform is a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality, captivating content to audiences worldwide.

Veritone to Showcase Innovative AI Solutions, Including New Ask Veri Tool, at the 2024 NAB Show

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Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, today unveils details of its participation at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 13 to 17.

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  • Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in designing human-centered AI solutions, today unveils details of its participation at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 13 to 17.
  • “We are thrilled to once again participate in the NAB Show, where we will highlight our latest AI solutions for media and entertainment,” said Sean King, general manager for Veritone Media and Entertainment.
  • At NAB, Veritone will introduce new product features including an enhanced user interface and navigation.
  • Veritone AI Solutions Group – Veritone’s team of AI experts meets customers where they are in their AI journey, helping companies get started or optimize, improve and expand AI implementation.

Diamond Sports Group Reaches Multi-Year Distribution Agreement with Charter

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Diamond Sports Group (“Diamond” or the “Company”) today announced that it has reached a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Charter Communications, Inc (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter”) to carry Diamond’s portfolio of regional sports networks (“RSNs”).

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  • Diamond Sports Group (“Diamond” or the “Company”) today announced that it has reached a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with Charter Communications, Inc (NASDAQ: CHTR) (“Charter”) to carry Diamond’s portfolio of regional sports networks (“RSNs”).
  • Under the new agreement, customers will continue to have access to live, local MLB, NBA and NHL games and pre- and post-game content on Diamond’s RSN channels through Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Plus package.
  • We expect this agreement to generate value for Diamond, Charter and our team and league partners, and enable us to continue providing high quality broadcasts for passionate local fans.
  • We believe this agreement can serve as a model in the ongoing time-sensitive negotiations with our other distribution partners to reach carriage agreements that work for all parties.”