Oh dear, another streaming company not playing by the rulebook..sorry ruleblog.
When will these thriving multinational companies learn that linear TV is on its way out?
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Rakuten signals major European expansion
Rakuten has expanded its AVOD offering with the launch of over 90 free linear channels in 42 European markets....
Audiences will be offered a selection of local content through partnerships top European media groups for the launch of new channels, such as FilmRise, Real Stories, Timeline and the Lego channel in the UK; ¡Hola! Play and Planeta Junior (kids and family entertainment content) in Spain; L’atelier des chefs, Luxe, Motosport and Humanity in France; as well as established channels; Netzkino, Waidwerk Free, Tierwelt Live and Deluxe Lounge HD in Germany; and Bizzarro Movies and Cinema Segreto in Italy...
Commenting on the expansion, Jacinto Roca, founder and CEO at Rakuten TV, said: “We are eager to contribute once again to the disruption of the entertainment industry with this major step on the growth and innovation on Rakuten TV, which aims to enrich our business model and content offer.
“At a time when the entertainment sector is living an unprecedented transformation, and consumption habits are constantly evolving, we are striving to adapt our business model to meet users and advertisers needs at once”.
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https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2021...ean-expansion/
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Originally Posted by Chris
It looks to me like he meant gone out of business as in gone bust because their business was no longer viable, which wasn’t the case with BBC3. Hard to say until he comes back in here and clarifies though.
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Maybe he's referring to failed local TV channels allocated space on Freeview 8/VM 159. I don't think they're strictly PSBs though.