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Recast’s financial implosion a warning for OTT monetisation of sport’s long tail
The financial plight of Recast has shone a light not only on the flaws of the streaming platform’s erstwhile business, but also the continuing difficulties of monetising second- and third-tier sports content.
Recast relaunches with overhauled business model
UK-based streaming platform Recast has relaunched following its recent administration and takeover by Content Technology Partners (CTP), shifting away from being a content destination in itself
Recast saved by Woodward backed-buyer, will ‘refine’ monetisation
UK-based streaming platform Recast has been taken out of administration after investors purchased its assets, and will now seek to “develop a refined offering” of its monetisation model.
Recast to enter administration after investment shortfall
UK-based streaming platform Recast is to enter administration after funding commitments from a major investor were not forthcoming
Recast to stream Extreme E in 100 countries
Electric off-road SUV motorsport series Extreme E has widened its reach by agreeing a rights deal with Scotland-based streaming platform Recast
Recast attracts more federations to streaming platform, set to increase margin
The European Taekwondo Union (ETU) and the International Canoe Federation (ICF) have become the latest federations to launch channels on Recast as the UK-based streaming platform continues to entice rights-holders…
Recast seeks to create new online advertising model with data rewards
Subscription-free streaming platform Recast has announced the launch of a new feature which it claims will provide an alternative to existing online advertising models
World Curling Federation extends Recast deal after successful first year
The World Curling Federation has extended its deal with live and on-demand video streaming platform Recast for the 2022-23 season
Inter expands digital footprint with Recast channel
Italian Serie A football club Inter Milan has launched a dedicated channel on subscription-free streaming platform Recast
Recast adds golfer Poulter to channel line-up
English golfer Ian Poulter has launched a new channel on subscription-free streaming platform Recast
WTCR offered new platform through Recast-Discovery Sports Events deal
Subscription-free streaming platform Recast has added the World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) as its latest content partner through an agreement with the motor-racing championship’s promoter, Discovery Sports Ev…
New Recast technology ‘puts more power in rights-holders’ hands’
Live and on-demand video streaming platform Recast has unveiled new technology that it claims will make it easier for rights-holders to monetise their content
Recast close to adding pay-TV broadcasters to portfolio
Fledgling UK-based direct-to-consumer video platform Recast is close to striking deals with subscription broadcasters to help them monetise not only short highlights, but also live content
European Cricket Network becomes latest to join Recast
European Cricket Network, the media platform of the European Cricket League and European Cricket Series, has agreed a content deal with direct-to-customer video platform Recast
Recast adds QPR to client roster
UK-based direct-to-consumer video platform Recast has added English Championship football club Queens Park Rangers to its portfolio of clients
Table Tennis England strikes Recast deal, opting against ‘unaffordable’ in-house OTT
Recast, the UK-based direct-to-customer video platform, has acquired the rights to broadcast highlights and exclusive content from Table Tennis England, the governing body for the sport in England
Recast development drive buoyed by $8.2m Series A investment
Fledgling UK-based direct-to-consumer video platform Recast has raised $8.2m (£5.8m/€6.8m) in a Series A round of investment, funds it will use to continue its development and push into new markets.
Recast appoints commercial director Cook to drive UK growth
Recast, the new UK-based direct-to-consumer video platform, has appointed James Cook as its commercial director