10 Global TV Stories You Should KNow: 05/20/2024
Here are the stories that should be on your radar
Here are the global TV and streaming stories that should be on your radar for Monday, May 20th, 2024:
How Non-Cricketing Sports Can Fuel The Economy Of Sports Leagues In India (Financial Express)
In the last 17 years, over 15 leagues of various sports were launched on similar lines of the IPL, ranging from the traditional football and hockey leagues to Pro Panja and Global Chess League. The majority of these leagues have not only survived but have also grown stronger, attracting increasing sponsorships and investments.
Zeiler: WBD ‘Needs To Launch’ Max In Sky Markets (Digital TV Europe)
Warner Bros. Discovery ‘needs to launch’ in the three markets where it currently has distribution deals with Sky, with the success of its content through its current licensing deal with the pay TV operator providing the evidence it needs to show the opportunity of going direct to consumers in these markets, according to Gerhard Zeiler, president, international at WBD.
Data: Thai Ad Spend Up 4% YoY (Advanced-Television)
Nielsen ad spend data for Thailand shows that advertising investments by marketers rose 4 per cent in January to April 2024, compared to the same period a year ago. This increase of more than baht 1,255 million (€32.07m), period-on-period, echoes a predicted rise in ad budgets, according to Nielsen’s 2024 Annual Marketing Report.
Mexico Lands Japan’s ‘Ninja Warrior’ (TBIVision)
Japanese format Ninja Warrior (aka Sasuke) is entering Latin America following a deal involving Gary Pudney’s O4 Media. The show has been optioned by Mexico’s Break The Format Media (BTF) and has been brokered by O4 Media, Martha Contreras and Bellon Entertainment USA.
New Saudi Production Company 3SIX9 Studios Launches From Cannes With Hollywood Film and TV Slate (Variety)
The Los Angeles-based 3SIX9 Studios – announced at an event on a yacht in the bay of Cannes – is co-founded by actor and producer Daya Fernández, who serves as CEO; Inga V. Smith, who is a former VP of production at Paramount and is the company’s president; “Prison Break” star Amaury Nolasco; and Saudi businessman Sheikh Mohammed Youssef El Khereiji, chairman of Global Group of Companies, who will serve as chairman.
W-Sport Launches On Luxembourg’s POP TV (Broadband TV News)
W-Sport, the 24/7 channel dedicated to women’s sport, has further extended its European footprint by launching in collaboration with POST Luxembourg on its POP TV service on channel 886.
Women’s Sports Draws 20.6m UK Viewers In First Four Months Of 2024 (Digital TV Europe)
More than 20 million viewers in the UK watched three minutes or more of women’s sport coverage during the first four months of 2024, according to the Women’s Sport Trust. The Women’s Sport Trust report, with data from Futures Sport & Entertainment, revealed from January 1 to April 30 TV viewing for women’s sport in the UK was at record level.
EU Bans 4 More Russian Media Outlets From Broadcasting In The Bloc, Citing Disinformation (Arab News)
The European Union on Friday banned four more Russian media outlets from broadcasting in the 27-nation bloc for what it calls the spread of propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine and disinformation as the EU heads into parliamentary elections in three weeks.
Dutch Competition Authority Orders Investigation Into RTL Nederland Sale (Broadband TV News)
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has concluded a further investigation is needed into the consequences of the planned acquisition of RTL Nederland by rival media company DPG Media. ACM says the acquisition would result in a media company with an extensive portfolio of television channels, video streaming services, radio stations, newspapers, and online news.
Mediapro Relaunches OTT Sports Offering GolStadium (Digital TV Europe)
Spanish broadcaster Mediapro has revived its free sports streaming offering GolStadium providing live and on-demand sports content. According to the broadcaster, GolStadium was the first sport-related OTT platform to launch in Spain in 2011.