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Analytics
Digi platforms drive HBO spring shows to new heights
Almost 40% of viewers watched Game of Thrones, season six, via OTT platforms, with HBO Go and HBO Now up a combined 91% from last season.
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Entertainment
HBO Europe’s original Umbre heads to Hulu
The Romanian crime drama is the first of HBO Europe’s original programming to stream on Hulu, and will do so on ad-supported VOD.
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Awards
Spotify, Vice among top Webby winners
The music streamer and edgy digital media co. each won 13 awards, while Secret Location and Google were recognized for their VR expertise.
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Distribution
HBO Go to move into Brazil, Argentina
The expansion comes as HBO looks to squeeze out content pirates by giving viewers access to top programming outside of costly cable packages.
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Distribution
HBO to launch streaming service in Spain
The broadcaster continues to grow its international presence, targeting one of the heaviest piracy markets in the world.
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Distribution
DreamWorks expands distribution deal with Netflix
With 78% of families with kids subscribed to an SVOD, the streaming platform deepens its child-focused content with a handful of new originals.
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Analytics
Skip the pre-roll, up the quality and other tips for streaming success
The Limelight Networks’ survey finds a growing demand among viewers for online video, but quality and price remain stumbling blocks.
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Entertainment
HBO’s hottest hits coming to Canada’s CraveTV
Bell Media has struck a deal to acquire all-platform rights to HBO content in Canada, including SVOD rights for first-run programming.
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Entertainment
Adaptive Studios broadens its horizons
The Project Greenlight Digital Studios venture is an extension of the reality-show mandate: to find and support emerging creators.
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Entertainment
Jon Stewart tries his hand at digital shorts
In a multi-year deal with HBO, the former Daily Show host will produce original content for the premium network and its SVOD services.