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Global live streaming market to reach $756.5 billion by 2031, report
Global live streaming market is expected to reach $756.5 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate of 20.9% from 2024 to 2031.
Showmax appoints Emma Gichonge as General Manager in East Africa
Gichonge is a Kenyan tech and product executive with a reputation for building high-performance teams.
Nielsen launches Netflix Ad Measurement in Nielsen ONE Ads
Nielsen, a global player in audience measurement, data and analytics, has announced the official launch of ads measurement in the U.S. for Netflix’s ad-supported plan via Nielsen ONE Ads.
Entravision and African music streaming service Boomplay form media sales partnership in Kenya
Through this partnership, Entravision will represent Boomplay for all advertising sales and account management in Kenya.
Rushlake Media announces the launch of African FAST channel on Mansa
TidPix is a 24/7 streaming brand for authentically African content from the continent’s most exciting filmmakers.
Social media app Twitch set to introduce short-form video features
Twitch is the latest social media app to introduce a TikTok-like Discovery Feed.
DSTV among the most admired African brands, report
The 13th, Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands survey, recognises brands preferred by African consumers across the continent.
Samsung TV Plus expands its sports offering with FIFA+ as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 unfolds
The free FIFA+ channel on Samsung TV Plus2 will feature FIFA+’s rich collection of Originals, the Archive and highlights from the Men’s and Women’s game.
Showmax Pro to stream the 2023/2024 Premier League season live
Showmax Pro, courtesy of SuperSport, has announced that subscribers across the continent will have the exclusive opportunity to stream the 2023/2024 Premier League season starting 11 August.
Video on demand platform Starzplay partners with TPAY on subscription payments
With this partnership, customers will be able to make their subscription payments using their mobile phone numbers, to access Starzplay’s premium sports and entertainment content.
Edgio and Vermantia partner to deliver custom-built live streaming events across Africa
The collaboration supports Vermantia’s custom-built, end-to-end streaming solutions for live racing, sports events, virtual sports, and number games.
Netflix will release 45 movies in summer 2023, the highest for a streaming service
Streaming service Netlfix is set to release 45 movies in the summer of 2023, far surpassing the current record held by a streaming service for movie releases. This is according to TradingPlatforms.com.
Nielsen launches local streaming insights solution in top 56 local markets
Nielsen has announced the launch of its Local Streaming Insights Quarterly Solution; a new report that provides metrics on TV app usage, streaming to the glass, for over 20 major streaming apps at the local market level.