Viaplay Group

We’re hiring! Join our amazing Product, Data & Tech team at Viaplay Group! 🎬✨ Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Whether you're a Data Engineer, Product Designer, Software Engineer or Solution Specialist - we want to hear from you! We entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, and TV channels. We believe in the power of content not just as a way of telling stories and touching lives, but also expanding worlds. Have questions? Feel free to reach out to me or my colleague Olivia Ekberg 🌟 Apply below: Product Designer: https://lnkd.in/d8VCNi6R Data Engineer: https://lnkd.in/drB-R9-Z Software Engineer: https://lnkd.in/dPt3hRCf Senior Solution Specialist: https://lnkd.in/d9jPZBWs #lifeatviaplaygroup #NowHiring #DataEngineering #ProductDesign #hiring #viaplaygroup

Positive news just out for all our sports fans across all our markets! We have just announced the extension of our partnership with International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) until 2030. Peter Nørrelund, Viaplay Group EVP and Chief Sports & Business development officer: “The FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and Cross-Country World Cup are the cornerstones of winter sports, and this partnership allows us to bring fans even closer to the action. It also reinforces Viaplay Group’s position as the leading destination for premium sports content while strengthening our brand and supporting long-term growth and shareholder value.” We continue to strengthen our sports portfolio, providing access to premium events with expert analysis and state-of-the art coverage. ⛷️ 🤩 https://lnkd.in/dfKPPt25

🎉 A proud moment for Viaplay Group! 🏆 We are thrilled to share that the Danish 'One of the Boys', a Viaplay series, has been honoured with an International Emmy® Award! 🌟 This win is a testament to our passion for bold, relevant, and innovative storytelling – touching lives and expanding worlds through exceptional creativity and dedication. 'One of the Boys' has touched hearts and sparked conversations across the globe, and we couldn’t be prouder of the talented cast, crew, and creative teams who brought it to life. A huge thank you to everyone involved. And to our viewers, thank you for watching, supporting, and believing in the power of great storytelling. This one’s for you! 🥂 #Viaplaygroup #streaming #oneoftheboys #Viaplayseries #iemmys #appletree.dk #ViaplayContentDistribution

✨ Exciting News! ✨ Our add-on subscription channel is now available on Prime Video Channels in Germany! 🇩🇪   Germans now have easy access to a one-stop shop for the very best in European and Nordic series and films with the Viaplay channel via Prime Video. Launch titles include hugely popular Nordic Noirs like End of Summer, Face to Face S1-3, The Bridge S1-4, Gåsmamman S1-5 and Trom as well as dramas Threesome S1-2 and Seaside Hotel S1-8 and Love Me S1-2.    Vanda Rapti, Viaplay Group EVP: “Germany remains the strongest market for Nordic drama, outside of the Nordics, and our launch on Amazon Prime reinforces our commitment to maximise the value of our offering for the benefit of partners and viewers. Germany is an optimal market to showcase the upsides of combining multiple distribution avenues: traditional licensing and coproductions; a curated offering adjusted to our streaming partner’s needs with Viaplay Select; as well as the Viaplay subscription channel, a one stop shop for the very best in European and Nordic series and films. which we are launching today on Prime Video Channels.”   Gerald Biart, Viaplay Group, VP Partnership, Growth & Marketing: “Following the success of Viaplay’s launch in the UK as an add-on subscription via Prime Video Channels earlier this year, Viaplay is thrilled to expand our global distribution in Germany and in more European markets coming soon. Viaplay’s SVOD channel will offer German viewers a new, cost-effective streaming service to watch all their favourite Nordic series and films".   #streaming #Viaplay #ViaplayContentDistribution https://lnkd.in/dUa7HKpp

📣 Q3 report day for Viaplay Group 📣 Jørgen Madsen Lindemann, Viaplay Group President and CEO: “Our content offering is gradually becoming more relevant and attractive, as we develop and enhance our storytelling. Our products must be priced right and paid for fairly. Our partnerships must be mutually beneficial. Our culture must reflect our position and our ambition. We are focused on making the improvements that are needed to turn compelling storytelling into strong and sustainable business.” Read the full report here: https://rb.gy/9k8868

📣 Emmy® nomination 📣 We’re thrilled to announce that our LGBT+ young adult drama ’One of the Boys’ has been nominated for an International Emmy® in the Kids: Live-action category! 🎉 This heartwarming coming-of-age series explores themes of masculinity, bullying, and queerness as teenage Lau navigates his feelings in a small Danish town. Looking forward to the 52nd International Emmy® Awards Gala on November 25th in NYC! #Viaplay #ViaplayContentDistribution #AppleTreeProductions #EmmyAwards #LGBTDrama #DiversityInStorytelling

It’s taken more than 20 years, but Freddie Ljungberg, Peter Schmeichel and Jaap Stam are finally on the same team ⚽🤩 Three of the Premier League’s greatest-ever players will lead Viaplay Premier Sunday, our new and exclusive live studio format available in English on Viaplay in six countries 🎥🌍 Hosted by popular UK sports presenter Jules Breach, this superstar line-up will be pitchside for 10 of the biggest matches during the 2024/2025 Premier League season 📆 Fans can look forward to unique perspectives on the latest action from the world’s most popular football league, along with views and reactions straight from the top players and managers 🎤 Coverage kicks off on 22 September, when reigning champions Manchester City take on Arsenal in an early milestone in the title race 🌟🏆 https://lnkd.in/d8FZHkkU

🚀 Exciting News from Viaplay Group! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new Hybrid Video On Demand (HVOD) package, "Viaplay Film & Series with Ads", now available in Norway and Sweden. This offering delivers an incredible selection of both Hollywood hits and beloved local series at a highly competitive price. Following a successful launch in Denmark earlier this summer, viewers in Norway can now explore a rich catalogue of international films, popular TV shows, and exciting local productions for just 109 NOK/month. In Sweden, customers can enjoy a similar diverse lineup, including a blend of blockbuster movies, top-tier series, and original dramas for only 99 SEK/month, with a special introductory offer of 49 SEK/month for the first two months. This partially ad-supported package offers more flexibility and affordability, making Viaplay accessible to a broader audience. We look forward to sharing our fantastic content with even more viewers across Scandinavia! Join us as we redefine entertainment. 🌟 #Viaplay #HVOD #StreamingInnovation #FilmAndSeries

We’ve just published our Q2 2024 financial results 🗓 📊 💬 Jørgen Madsen Lindemann, Viaplay Group President and CEO: “Our content offering is becoming even more relevant and attractive as we develop and enhance our storytelling. Our products must be paid for fairly and priced right. Our partnerships must be mutually beneficial. Our culture must reflect our position and our ambition. We are focused on making the improvements that are needed to turn compelling storytelling into strong and sustainable business.”   Key figures from today's report:   • Total reported Group net sales of SEK 4,485m (4,591) and total operating income before associated company income (ACI) and items affecting comparability (IAC) of SEK -70m (-273) • 2.6% organic sales growth for core operations (Nordics, Netherlands and Viaplay Select), with sales of SEK 4,292m (4,282) and operating income before ACI and IAC of SEK -72m (82) • Total reported operating income of SEK 7m (-6,551) including ACI of SEK 28m (2) and IAC of SEK 48m (-6,279) • Net income of SEK -120m (-5,886) and Earnings per share of SEK -0.03 (-75.24) • Group free cash flow of SEK 606m (263), and financial net cash position of SEK 372m (net debt of 1,879) Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/diKe-d7W

Starting this week, viewers in Denmark have one more way to enjoy Viaplay 🤩 Viaplay Films & Series with Ads is our new hybrid video on-demand (HVOD) tier. From popular local Viaplay shows such as ‘Paradise Hotel’ and ‘Buying Blind’ to blockbuster Hollywood titles and high-quality kids content, it's got something for just about everyone. 😉🎞✨ We're keeping it simple - the line-up on Viaplay Films & Series with Ads is exactly the same as on our well-established Viaplay Films & Series tier, just with ads (although not during kids content) and an even more competitive price point of DKK 99 a month. Make that DKK 49 a month for new customers as an introductory offer. ✅ For advertisers, an HVOD tier means we can offer more digital inventory and deliver reach among attractive demographics, all of which creates additional revenue opportunities. 🤝📈 Viaplay Films & Series with Ads is available on a direct-to-consumer basis and through distribution partnerships with major Danish telecom and TV operators!