TV still claims most-favoured screen status
Across all age groups in the US, watching TV shows accounts for more screen time than any other form of entertainment.
View ArticleRaine group takes stake in Propagate Studios
Global merchant bank The Raine Group has become a principle investor in indie studio Propagate Content.
View ArticleTiVo’s patent activities spur investor confidence
Content discovery, video recording and audience insights company TiVo has added a feather to its patent cap, even as the drama with Comcast drags on. Investors reacted favourably in the wake of...
View ArticleNetflix shares soar after Q4 – and investors see even further gains
Shares of Netflix rose to a new all-time high this week after its Q4 earnings report, spurring the company to hit a $100 billion market cap level, and least two major investors believe the streaming...
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Alibaba takes US$1.2BN stake in Wanda Film
China's online technology giant Alibaba has acquired a US$1.2 billion share in Dalian Wanda Group's film division, to become its second largest shareholder.
View ArticleAT&T mulls DIRECTV LATAM IPO
AT&T is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) of a minority stake in DIRECTV Latin America.
View ArticleLiberty Latin America buys Cabletica
The newly-created Latin American division of Liberty Group has closed its first financial operation, acquiring an 80% controlling stake of Cabletica.
View ArticleSpanish advertising slow to return to pre-crisis levels
Advertising investment continues to grow in Spain, driven by digital media and TV, but are far below the market highs of 2007.
View ArticleWarner Bros repositions Machinima
Gaming-focused digital network Machinima is revamping its brand identity in an effort to evolve the company from a traditional YouTube channel to a more traditional property.
View ArticleVydia seals $7MN in Series A funding
Content enablement platform Vydia has completed its initial close of $7 million Series A funding.
View ArticleBig Block invests in Ripplebox to boost live media campaign capabilities
The creative services and media ventures company Big Block Capital Group has made a strategic investment in Ripplebox, the live broadcasting and experiential marketing company.
View ArticleSaudi Arabia to invest US$64BN in entertainment
Saudi Arabia is to invest US$64 billion in its entertainment sector over the next ten years, as part of a programme of reforms backed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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iQIYI files for US IPO
Chinese streaming video service iQIYI has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
View ArticleEuronews Ventures to launch start-ups’ media for equity partnership
The Euronews Group programme designed in 2016 to back start-ups that develop innovative products and services for consumers worldwide, Euronews Ventures, has opened for business with a complementary...
View ArticleVydia seals $7MN in Series A funding
Content enablement platform Vydia has completed its initial close of $7 million Series A funding.
View ArticleBig Block invests in Ripplebox to boost live media campaign capabilities
The creative services and media ventures company Big Block Capital Group has made a strategic investment in Ripplebox, the live broadcasting and experiential marketing company.
View ArticleSaudi Arabia to invest US$64BN in entertainment
Saudi Arabia is to invest US$64 billion in its entertainment sector over the next ten years, as part of a programme of reforms backed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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iQIYI files for US IPO
Chinese streaming video service iQIYI has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
View ArticleEuronews Ventures to launch start-ups’ media for equity partnership
The Euronews Group programme designed in 2016 to back start-ups that develop innovative products and services for consumers worldwide, Euronews Ventures, has opened for business with a complementary...
View ArticleAT&T brings DIRECTV LATAM IPO forward
AT&T has finally kicked off its initial public offering (IPO) for a share of its pay-TV assets in Latin America.
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