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AnalyticsDigi 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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EntertainmentHBO 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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AwardsSpotify, 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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DistributionHBO 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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DistributionHBO 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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DistributionDreamWorks 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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AnalyticsSkip 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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EntertainmentHBO’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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EntertainmentAdaptive 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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EntertainmentJon 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.
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