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Below you will find solutions to a wide range of issues that the broadcasting industry currently faces as well as StreamVX case studies from the business sectors that the company operates in. So whether you are a CEO, CTO, CFO or in middle management, you will find expert information that may well help you in making astute decisions for your company.

November 15, 2024

Who will be Bob Iger's successor as Disney CEO in 2026?

Business
Szymon Karbowski

According to recent announcements, a new CEO of Walt Disney Co. will be announced and appointed in early 2026. The new CEO is expected to replace on this position Bob Iger. To this end, the company has appointed James Gorman (former CEO of Morgan Stanley) as Chairman of the Board to lead the search for a worthy successor. A detailed succession plan has also been announced.

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October 25, 2024

Great financial year for Netflix.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Netflix recently posted record revenues and profits, and had its best quarter ever. However, the platform only 5 million subscribers, the lowest number in the last 18 months.

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October 18, 2024

Warner Bros. Discovery confirms Max launch in 7 Asian markets in November 2024.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Max streaming service will be available in 72 markets worldwide, with more to come in 2025. Company expands presence in Southeast Asia.

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October 11, 2024

Netflix generated record revenues of $2.2 billion in the UK in 2023.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Netflix, the largest streaming platform in the UK market, has achieved record revenues of £1.7 billion (or US$2.2 billion). The publication of the latest financial reports from the world's leading video streaming service marks an increase in profits of up to 57% and clearly shows that Netflix has defied the recession in the TV industry.

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September 27, 2024

Amazon wants to change the way hockey super-fans watch the NHL.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Amazon will begin streaming NHL games in Canada on Prime Video in October. The NHL's current broadcast rights with Rogers Communications expire in 2026. Amazon sees an opportunity for a good deal.

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September 24, 2024

Sencore Partners with StreamVX to Deliver Turnkey OTT Workflow Solution, to be showcased at SCTE TechExpo24.

Business
StreamVX

Sencore announcing strategic partnership with StreamVX.

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September 11, 2024

SDT Electrónica and StreamVX - perfect combination of experience and cutting-edge technology.

Business
StreamVX

We are delighted to announce the StreamVX partnership with SDT Electrónica. Our new Channel Partner from Portugal has been operating successfully for over 40 years, not only in their domestic market, but also in Central and South America.

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September 9, 2024

StreamVX Announces Strategic Partnership with Sencore Ahead of IBC 2024.

Business
StreamVX

StreamVX, a leader in advanced video technology, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Sencore, a well-established provider of video delivery and monitoring solutions. This collaboration, which began several months ago, is already proving to be a catalyst for innovation in the video streaming industry.

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September 6, 2024

Judge blocks plans for sports joint streaming venture among Fox, ESPN And Warner Bros.Discovery.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

The launch of Venu Sports will be delayed after a federal judge granted FuboTV's request for a preliminary injunction against the proposed venture between ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros.

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September 3, 2024

The partnership between StreamVX and Fibrazo.

Business
StreamVX

We are pleased to announce the partnership between StreamVX and Fibrazo.

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August 9, 2024

Apple TV+ needs to cut costs.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Apple TV+ threw millions down the drain? Huge spending didn't bring the expected result, they're going to cut costs. Apple TV+ has been on the streaming market since 2019, but in that time the technology giant has never built a dominant position. The company still spends too much money on new titles, paying attention to the profit they bring. According to the American media, this is the beginning of a belt-tightening process.

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August 2, 2024

The battle of the giants for NBA streaming rights. Warner Bros. Discovery takes NBA to court.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Warner Bros. Discovery has sued the NBA for unclear reasons for rejecting its offer to broadcast and stream the world's most popular basketball league. There's a clear battle between the market giants for these rights.

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July 12, 2024

Skydance Media is the new owner of Paramount Global.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

After approximately 8 months of negotiations, the sale of Paramount Global to Skydance Media has finally taken place. The two companies have worked together for more than 10 years and Skydance has wanted to consolidate the two brands for several years. The merger of the two Hollywood giants will cost up to $8.4 billion and will take place in two stages.

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June 14, 2024

Disney is finally sorting out its Marvel Studios strategies. Marvel Television returns.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Five years on from the Walt Disney Company's decision to give Kevin Feige (head of Marvel Studios) full control of all things Marvel, it was felt to be a huge mistake. Previously, all the needs of the Marvel studio had been prioritized by Disney, which saw no need to support the television projects of this universe. Recent conferences of this company have announced the great return of Marvel Television.

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May 17, 2024

Bob Bakish steps down as CEO of Paramount Global.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Amid the M&A drama enveloping Paramount Global, Bob Bakish is stepping down as CEO after eight years at the helm of Shari Redstone's media empire.

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May 10, 2024

A billion dollars for a new FIFA football tournament on Apple TV+! Will this deal go through?

Business
Szymon Karbowski

FIFA is close to a deal with Apple to create a new global football tournament, the New York Times has learned. The Club World Championship, which would feature the best clubs in the world, would last a month and be available on Apple TV+ streaming platform.

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April 5, 2024

Max will enter the European market in June.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Last year, HBO Max was rebranded as Max. In June, Max will replace HBO Max and will be launched in most European countries, including Poland. The price of the service in European markets is not yet known.

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March 22, 2024

A new sports streaming service from Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery has a new boss.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

The yet-to-be-named but officially announced ESPN sports streaming service has been entrusted to Pete Distad. The new CEO of the joint venture was previously one of the founders of Apple and Hulu. The ESPN/WBD/FOX sports bundle is expected to launch later this year, according to media reports.


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March 1, 2024

Will there be a joint project between Paramount+ and Peacock?

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Will there be a joint bid between the two big companies Paramount+ and Peacock (owned by Comcast)? According to recent media reports, there could be a joint project between the two giants in the near future. Could the giants return to 'old style' television?

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February 23, 2024

Disney+ lost 1.3 million subscribers. Is it just the subscription price increase?

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Disney+ lost 1.3 million users on its video streaming platform in the final quarter of last year. Is this a result of the bundle price increase that the operator has introduced for autumn 2023? Interestingly, at the same time, Disney+ managed to reduce its streaming losses by as much as $300 million.

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February 16, 2024

Disney has invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games. It's going to be a fantastic universe.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Disney's $1.5 billion deal with Epic Games has been announced in an official statement from both parties. This announcement follows a longstanding relationship between the two companies. While we await confirmation of this deal from the US antitrust authorities, the media and analysts have not stopped speculating about a vast universe that will further merge the worlds of Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and Fortnite thanks to this deal.

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February 2, 2024

Disney going to lay off 300 of its Pixar employees?

Business
Szymon Karbowski

According to TechCrunch and Reuters, Disney is planning to lay off 300 employees from its Pixar studio. The studio currently employs 1,300 people. The reasons for the planned job cuts are a lack of new contracts, the end of work on series available for streaming and, above all, much less content being produced. If the job cuts go ahead, the Pixar team will be reduced by up to 20%.

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January 19, 2024

Netflix and Carrefour join forces.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Will Netflix's marriage with the French retail giant further strengthen its leadership position in the video streaming market? According to Bloomberg, Netflix's new marketing tactic is aimed at increasing the customer base basic package with adverts.

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January 5, 2024

A potential merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global would create a new giant in the marketplace.

Business
Szymon Karbowski

Warner Bros. Discovery may merge with fellow entertainment giant Paramount Global, according to Axios sources. David Zaslav, head of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), met with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish at Paramount's Time Square headquarters in New York in December to discuss the possible merger.

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