BBC iPlayer Sets New Records
The BBC's iPlayer streaming service has broken 4 billion requests to stream programmes for the first time ever, ending the year with an all-time record high of 4.4 billion requests.
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Netflix and Titmouse Agree Multi-year Deal
Netflix has inked a multi-year production commitment overall deal with award-winning animation studio Titmouse to produce multiple original adult animated series.
Sky UK to Launch Two New Factual Linear TV Channels
Sky UK is launching two new factual channels - Sky Documentaries and Sky Nature - both on satellite and on its streaming service, NOW TV.
Netflix Introduces Billing in Egyptian Pounds
Netflix is continuing its roll out of billing in local and national currencies, with the launch of local billing for its members in Egypt, using Egyptian Pounds.
CNN Democratic Debate Hits Streaming Record
CNN Democratic Debate in partnership with The Des Moines Register attracted 7.3 million viewers on CNN and four million live streams - the most ever recorded by CNN for a debate.
SiriusXM Content Launches on Amazon Alexa and Echo Devices
SiriusXM's On Demand library is now available to subscribers with Amazon Alexa and Echo devices, as well as several third-party devices with Alexa built-in.
NBC Sports Partners with NASCAR to Launch TrackPass
NASCAR and NBC Sports have teamed up to launch TrackPass on NBC Sports Gold, a new streaming product representing NASCAR’s most significant undertaking in the direct-to-consumer space.
Netflix and Nickelodeon Agree New Collaboration Deal
Netflix and Nickelodeon have announced that they have formed a new, multi-year output deal to produce original animated feature films and television series - based both on the Nickelodeon library of characters as well as all-new IP - for kids and families around the world.