The Walt Disney Co. and YouTube have signed a multi-year distribution agreement that will bring back Disney-owned channels to YouTube TV. The new deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, puts an end to a dispute about per-subscriber rates, which resulted in Disney pulling out its content from Google's video streaming platform early November 2024.
“This new agreement reflects our continued commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment and evolving with how audiences choose to watch,’’ s...

Montreal-based music and video content distribution company Stingray Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TuneIn Holdings, an online radio and audio content platform with a global footprint. Following the acquisition, the TuneIn platform will continue to operate under its existing brand.
Stingray will pay $150 million at closing and up to $25 million 12 months following the closing, based on TuneIn’s forecasted sales of $110 million and adjusted EBITDA of $30 million for the...

AI-powered music transcription platform Songscription has raised $5 million in a funding round led by existing investor Reach Capital, with contributions by Emerge Capital, 10x Founders, and Dent Capital, as well as angels such as former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, who also serves as an advisor to the company.
“AI is transforming how people around the world create and enjoy music,” said Jennifer Carolan, Co-founder and General Partner of Reach Capital: “With its powerful and ...