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Ad tiering pays off as 36% of subscribers level up to avoid ads

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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But it’s a dangerous game for subscription providers, with 31% of subscribers saying they’ve canceled at least one service because ads were introduced.

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  • But it’s a dangerous game for subscription providers, with 31% of subscribers saying they’ve canceled at least one service because ads were introduced.
  • Strong objections also remain towards ‘premium ad tiers’, with 78% saying that paid-for subscriptions should never display ads.
  • While 35% of TV and video streamers have paid for an upgrade to avoid watching ads, this figure rises to 48% among music subscribers.
  • While many people predicted that ad tiering would be firmly rejected, in reality subscribers are welcoming the flexibility it provides.

Altro Announces Expansion Into 47 States With Key Investors From Tinashe to Chris Paul

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Altro , the credit-building app transforming finance by allowing members to build credit history from their recurring monthly expenses, today announces its expansion to 47 US states.

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  • Altro , the credit-building app transforming finance by allowing members to build credit history from their recurring monthly expenses, today announces its expansion to 47 US states.
  • Issued by Hatch Bank and running on the Discover® Global Network, Altro is also launching the Altro Credit Builder Card.
  • Altro enables a broad array of recurring subscriptions to be eligible for building users' credit history.
  • Along with the launch of the Altro Credit Builder Card, the company is also launching the latest version of its app, Altro: Culture & Finance.

Middle East and North Africa OTT TV and Video Market to Reach 28 Million SVOD Subscriptions by 2029 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The "Middle East and North Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Middle East and North Africa OTT TV and Video Forecasts 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The landscape of over-the-top (OTT) television and video streaming services continues to evolve across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with a remarkable surge in subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) highlighted in the latest industry forecast.
  • It projects that by the year 2029, 13 Arabic countries will see SVOD subscriptions swell to a substantial 28 million—a significant climb from the 15 million recorded in 2023.
  • The report allows readers to delve deeply into the statistics, predictions, and factors influencing the OTT and video streaming market across the Middle East and North Africa region.

Newell Law Firm P.C. Boosts Legal Arsenal with Prominent Entertainment Attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newell Law Firm P.C. proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel. With a stellar reputation in the industry, McKinney's arrival heralds a new era of legal prowess and innovation for the firm. She specializes in intellectual property, deal strategy, and negotiations, catering to diverse entertainment realms, including TV, film, new media, music, tech-tainment, and live events.

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  • proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel.
  • With a stellar reputation in the industry, McKinney's arrival heralds a new era of legal prowess and innovation for the firm.
  • proudly announces the addition of distinguished entertainment attorney Kimberlina N. McKinney to their team as Senior Counsel.
  • "We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome Kimberlina to the Newell Law Firm family," remarked Quincy Newell, founder of the firm.

Producer Mark Canton Joins Infinite Reality as Chief Creative Consultant and Chairman of Entertainment Advisory Board

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Infinite Reality (“iR”), a leading provider of cutting-edge immersive virtual experiences, has appointed acclaimed Hollywood producer Mark Canton as Chief Creative Consultant and Chairman of its Entertainment Advisory Board.

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  • Infinite Reality (“iR”), a leading provider of cutting-edge immersive virtual experiences, has appointed acclaimed Hollywood producer Mark Canton as Chief Creative Consultant and Chairman of its Entertainment Advisory Board.
  • As Infinite Reality’s Chief Creative Consultant and Chairman of its Entertainment Advisory Board, Canton will spearhead the development of groundbreaking partnerships that bring a new standard of storytelling to the next generation of digital entertainment, content distribution and commerce.
  • “Mark is a visionary whose dedication to innovation makes him the ideal advisor and evangelist for our creative studio.
  • Infinite Reality is leading the way to a new standard of excellence in immersive experiences in industries including entertainment, education, sports and healthcare.

Link Net partners with Qwilt and Cisco to deploy Open Caching solution to elevate video streaming experiences across Indonesia

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Link Net will embed Qwilt’s Open Caching-based architecture deeply into its network edge, supporting increased data volumes across its network and considerably improving streaming experiences for subscribers.

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  • Link Net will embed Qwilt’s Open Caching-based architecture deeply into its network edge, supporting increased data volumes across its network and considerably improving streaming experiences for subscribers.
  • The partnership enables Link Net to enhance its content delivery infrastructure and provides open API (Application Programming Interface) to content publishers seeking to ensure delivery of their content in the highest quality.
  • Deploying Qwilt’s Open Edge solution propels us on our roadmap to create an open network that benefits our customers across Indonesia.
  • “Whether it's today's streaming content or tomorrow's transformative use cases, we are committed to enabling exceptional digital experiences for every Link Net customer.”
    “We’re delighted to have Link Net join our global federation of service providers with the deployment of our Open Edge solution.

Global Streaming Platform STARZ Launches STARZPLAY Fantasy Sports Platform on the SKALE Blockchain Network

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STARZPLAY, a subsidiary of Starz, Inc., in an industry-first move, partners with the SKALE blockchain network to roll out a sports streaming package that allows people to watch their favorite professional football games while competing for prizes on the mobile STARZPLAY app. The app went live on Saturday with the Italian Serie A kickoff weekend and was streamed to millions of viewers. The experience is enhanced with an invisible-to-users Web3 blockchain integration of NFTs and an in-game currency called $STARZ, all powered by the SKALE Blockchain.

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  • The app went live on Saturday with the Italian Serie A kickoff weekend and was streamed to millions of viewers.
  • The experience is enhanced with an invisible-to-users Web3 blockchain integration of NFTs and an in-game currency called $STARZ, all powered by the SKALE Blockchain.
  • We're thrilled to be part of these groundbreaking technical movements with STARZPLAY, and we see endless possibilities for enhancing user engagement and transforming the entertainment landscape.
  • STARZPLAY chose SKALE as its blockchain partner because of SKALE's high throughput and zero-fee design that is ideal for supporting a seamless user experience.

New Book-to-Screen Adaptations of Major RBmedia Franchises Launch

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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LANDOVER, Md., June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that new book-to-screen adaptations of some of its biggest franchises will launch over the coming months. RBmedia publishes the audiobooks for many of the most anticipated film, TV, and streaming releases—including Outlander, Bridgerton, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

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  • Over the last three decades, Outlander has become a worldwide phenomenon, with a following of millions of readers and audiobook listeners.
  • The popularity of Bridgerton has catapulted Julia Quinn's books to the top of multiple New York Times bestseller lists.
  • Troy Juliar, Chief Content Officer for RBmedia said, "Legions of fans who can't wait to discover what happens next in these series are now enjoying the audiobooks.
  • RBmedia audiobooks are available for download on Audible, Spotify, iTunes, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, and everywhere digital audiobooks are sold.

Breezeline Announces Three Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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QUINCY, Mass., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline , the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, today announced appointments to its senior leadership team.

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  • QUINCY, Mass., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline , the nation’s eighth-largest cable operator, today announced appointments to its senior leadership team.
  • “I am pleased to announce these appointments because they will strengthen our organization and ensure that we have leadership and resources to propel our ambitious growth plans,” said Frank van der Post, president of Breezeline.
  • Ms. Ramler will lead the development and execution of all marketing strategies and activities at Breezeline to drive the company’s growth plans.
  • Breezeline has also extended its reach into new markets with Fiber-to-the-Home deployments in multiple communities in New Hampshire, West Virginia and Massachusetts.

Entertainment Mogul Vassal Benford and Industry Pioneer Torrel Harris Sr. Unite to Launch TBC Sports Entertainment

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vassal Benford, founder of The Benford Company (TBC), Torrel Harris Sr., founder and CEO of Unique Sports Management International (USMI), and Jarnell Stokes, former NBA player and CEO of Stoked Film Group, announced today their landmark partnership to diversify professional athletes' platforms through the launch of TBC Sports Entertainment (TBCSE). TBCSE is the trailblazing sports entertainment company that fuses film, television, Web3 and 4D holographic technology with athletes and their compelling stories. By bringing dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring projects to the big screen, TBCSE's ultimate goal is to depict relevant stories that captivate audiences worldwide, and provide players with ancillary sources of income well after their playing careers conclude.

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  • TBCSE is the trailblazing sports entertainment company that fuses film, television, Web3 and 4D holographic technology with athletes and their compelling stories.
  • For their debut project, TBCSE has acquired the life rights to produce a biopic about Basketball Hall of Famer, Spencer Haywood.
  • Benford is an entertainment mogul, record executive, film and music producer.
  • Most recently, Torrel has been inducted into the 2023 New York State Basketball Hall of Fame.