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December 15, 2023

Video streaming platforms stop illegal practices! Change of subscription terms only with the consent of the consumer.

Do you have a subscription to any of the streaming services that offer automatic payment? Have they increased the price for the new period without you having agreed to this? This is illegal! Amazon Digital UK and Amazon EU's within the Amazon Prime and Prime Video platforms are changing their operations following a decision by the President of the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) in Poland. The practices of a further seven providers of subscription streaming services are under review by the Authority. Netflix, Disney+, Apple, YouTube, HBO Max, GamePass and PlayStationPlus have already been included in the review of practices. As the President of the UOKiK in Poland announced, this is just the beginning.

Szymon Karbowski

Business

December 8, 2023

The Australian government implements 'must carry' regulation for smart tv screens.

Michelle Rowland, Minister for Communications in the Australian Government, announced regulations on 29 November that will require manufacturers of smart TVs to make it easy for users to find channels from local broadcasters (including the ABC, SBS and commercial networks) when they turn them on. The new law requires TV manufacturers to preload iview, SBS On Demand, 9 Now, 7Plus and 10 Play on all smart TVs sold in Australia. The main purpose of the introduction of the new regulation is to ensure that these applications cannot be unfairly hidden in the user interface. They are designed to be as visible as the apps of major players such as Netflix or Disney+.

Szymon Karbowski

Trend Analysis

December 1, 2023

Will the future of Disney+ be saved by 'Star Wars'? Is it time to change course?

Star Wars television, having been experimented with, has become a Franchise within a Franchise. The launch of the Disney+ platform in 2019 and the success of its original action series centered on the Star Wars universe, particularly ‘The Mandalorian’, may have brought significant benefits, but have they been as expected? Have they overdone it with the number of titles produced around the series from the intergalactic universe?

Szymon Karbowski

Events

November 24, 2023

The most expensive Grand Prix Formula One in Las Vegas has turned into a disaster?

After a 41-year hiatus, Formula 1’s drivers returned to the Las Vegas Street Circuit. The last races in Las Vegas were held in 1981 and 1982. The city itself, and the traffic within it, has been rebuilt for months in preparation for this year's F1 Grand Prix. Unfortunately, the weekend's F1 Grand Prix was, according to many locals, a disaster, not only financially but also in terms of safety.

Szymon Karbowski

Business

November 17, 2023

Changes in the video streaming market: a joint app for Disney+ and Hulu.

The Walt Disney Company has completed a deal to buy a 33% stake in Hulu from Comcast for at least $8.6 billion. Disney, as the sole owner of Hulu, will therefore be able to count on 48 million subscribers to the service. At a recent investor meeting, Bob Iger, managing director of the Disney Group, outlined the plan to launch a combined app for Disney+ and Hulu.

Szymon Karbowski

Business

November 10, 2023

NBA TV deal and media rights for $75 billion

The NBA wants to sell the league's broadcasting rights for up to $75 billion! When you're talking about that kind of money, I'm not surprised that all the media attention is focused on this transaction and this deal. This deal could completely change the US sports broadcasting market.

Szymon Karbowski