Global Streaming Insights with Multiscreens+ Platform Essentials

Streaming Insights: Regional and Global Trends

The streaming industry continues to evolve, with platforms expanding, consolidating, and launching innovative services. Multiscreens+ Platform Essentials offers a comprehensive look into over 121,000 on-demand and live streaming platforms globally. It’s the go-to report for uncovering global streaming insights, exploring regional shifts, and staying updated on key trends in Media and Entertainment.

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Global TRENDS: New Strategies and Policies

NLL+ Goes Global: The National Lacrosse League’s NLL+ streaming service now provides free access to all regular season games (excluding TSN broadcasts in Canada) and highlights for U.S. viewers.

Dogwoof Shuts Down On-Demand Service: While Dogwoof On Demand ceases operations, its films remain accessible on major platforms like iTunes and YouTube.

Password-Sharing Policies Evolve: Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max plans to implement sharing restrictions globally by the end of 2024. A paid sharing option under $10/month will allow account use outside the household.

Streaming Developments Across Europe

Paramount+ Expands Subscription Options: Two new plans launch in the UK and Ireland—the ad-supported “Basic” plan (£4.99/€5.99) and the higher-tier “Premium” plan (£10.99/€11.99). 

Amazon Merges Freevee Content: Freevee transitions into Prime Video’s “Watch for Free” section, streamlining access for both Prime and non-Prime viewers. 

Latin America: Emerging Platforms and Consolidations

Discovery+ Phases Out in Brazil: By January 31, 2025, Discovery+ content will migrate to Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max platform.

FILMITY Launches in Argentina: This newcomer features Hollywood hits, Latin American productions, and exclusive family-friendly content.

Venezuela Introduces Aba TV Go: Available to Aba Ultra FTTH subscribers, this service launched on November 1, 2024.

North America: The Rise of Sports-Centric and Community-Driven Streaming

CHSN Offers Tailored Sports Access: Watch live Blackhawks, Bulls, and White Sox games for $19.99/month per team or $29.99/month for all. 

Gotham Sports App Debuts: MSG+ rebrands to simplify sports streaming for fans. 

illico+ Unifies Canadian Platforms: Videotron combines Club illico and Vrai into illico+, delivering Quebec originals and international exclusives for French-speaking audiences. 

Talkie Fiber Introduces Watchie TV: Talkie Fiber has launched Watchie TV, a free ad-supported streaming service offering 100+ channels and 2,000+ on-demand titles. Partnering with FAST Channels TV, it provides diverse, bilingual content.

Asia: Expanded Reach for Max 

Max Grows in Southeast Asia: Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max is now available in the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. The service offers a vast catalog featuring HBO, DC, Cartoon Network, Discovery, and Max Originals. 

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.

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