The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Dutch DPA) has imposed a €4.75 million fine (around $4.95 million) on Netflix, citing shortcomings in how the company handled customer data between 2018 and 2020. The fine highlights issues in Netflix’s compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) in a statement, said, “Between […]
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Roku is expanding its portfolio of exclusive sports rights with its latest agreement to become the official streaming platform for the X Games. Originally founded by ESPN and later sold to private equity in 2022, the X Games showcases extreme sports competitions. The partnership will begin in January with the X Games Aspen event and
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FanCode has announced the launch of the FIFA+ Zone and a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming) channel on its platform. The new channel will offer a wide range of football-focused content, including exclusive interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage featuring prominent figures in football. Notably, the FIFA+ Zone on FanCode will feature a mix of new and
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BBC and ITV have announced an agreement to broadcast the FIFA World Cup tournaments in 2026 and 2030, ensuring that UK audiences will have free-to-air access to one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events. Mattias Grafström, FIFA Secretary General said, “The expanded FIFA World Cup is set to be an unforgettable event for football
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The NFL is aiming to expand its fanbase, particularly among younger audiences, by partnering with Betches Media, a content company that focuses on millennial and Gen Z women. Despite women already making up nearly half of Super Bowl LVIII’s record-breaking audience, the NFL sees further growth opportunities. Aleen Dreksler, CEO and co-founder of Betches Media,
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A federal judge has rejected an effort to dismiss a lawsuit involving major media companies planning to combine their sports licensing rights for a new streaming platform. The lawsuit, brought by rival sports streaming service Fubo, will proceed. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett ruled against The Walt Disney Co., Fox Corp., and Warner
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ITV and YouTube have announced a distribution and commercial partnership. Under this partnership, ITV will become part of YouTube’s Partner Program and YouTube users will get access to ITV’s premium content from both ITV’s main channel and ITV studios offering hundreds of hours of entertainment. Alison Lomax, Managing Director, YouTube UK & Ireland, said, “ITV
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For its live TV service, YouTube TV has announced a price increase. Starting January 13, existing members will see their monthly subscription rise from $72.99 to $82.99. According to an email sent to customers on Thursday, new subscribers will immediately be charged the updated $82.99 rate. The email states, “We don’t make these decisions lightly,
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Prime Video has launched CN Rewind, a new digital channel from Warner Bros. Discovery, as an add-on subscription to its subscribers for over 25+ OTT services. CN Rewind is now available on Prime Video app or website for an introductory price of INR 199 per year, with a regular price set of INR 299 per
Sky and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have unveiled an expanded long-term agreement, strengthening their partnership to provide WBD content to Sky and NOW customers across the UK and Ireland. The new agreement builds on the existing content available on Sky Cinema and Sky Atlantic, introducing the ad-supported version of Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service,
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