Key Insights on Global Streaming Services and Revenue Models

Multiscreens+ Platform Essentials | October 2024

Discover where major global streaming services are expanding and learn about regional preferences for different revenue models in the Media and Entertainment industry. Platform Essentials offers insights into platform availability and business strategies worldwide. Click here to download the full report for free!

Platform Essentials provides a comprehensive list of over 131K on-demand and live streaming content platforms worldwide, to reveal important data and trends in various markets. Let’s take a closer look at some key regions.

Key Trends in Global Streaming Services by Region

Global highlights

Free Live Sports has emerged as a new contender in the market. It offers over 100 sports channels and a vast on-demand library. Furthermore, Amazon plans to introduce ad-supported content on Prime Video in select countries, including Brazil, India, and Japan. This change allows brands to reach new audiences while supporting content creation.

Europe’s Streaming Growth

The French platform TF1+ is expanding into Switzerland after successful launches in Belgium and Luxembourg. This service provides free access to over 15,000 hours of content, featuring top French dramas, international series, and popular films. Additionally, SkyShowtime has launched its Premium plan in over 20 European markets, including Spain, Norway, and the Netherlands.

 

Global Streaming Platforms and Revenue Models Report

North America’s KEY LAUNCHES

DIRECTV is set to introduce MyFree DIRECTV on November 15th. This free platform will include FAST channels and a substantial on-demand library. Moreover, Altitude Sports has launched Altitude+, a streaming service providing live coverage of local teams, including the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche. Subscribers can access this for US $19.95/month.

Plus, The Gotham Sports App, the new streaming home for MSG Networks and YES Network, offers New York sports fans access to over 500 live games, including teams like the Knicks, Rangers, Yankees, and Nets.

Asia & Oceania’s Expanding Markets

Warner Bros. Discovery is launching Max on November 19th in multiple Asian markets. This launch will replace HBO Max and Discovery+ where they currently operate. In addition, Paramount Global has teamed up with Monomax to establish a Paramount+ hub in Thailand. This initiative will give local audiences access to popular series and films.

Latin America & The Caribbean’s Expansions

In Latin America, MagellanTV has partnered with 2BeNamed to distribute its extensive catalog. This partnership offers 4,000 hours of documentaries in neutral Spanish and 4K. At the same time, Claro (América Móvil) is launching its advanced pay-TV service, Claro TV+, in Guatemala, aiming for broader reach across the region.

 

BB Media’s analysis highlights the expanding landscape of global streaming services and their strategic approaches to audience engagement. Download the report to explore further insights into the Media and Entertainment industry. Understand how diverse streaming models are shaping content consumption worldwide.

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