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German broadcaster Sport1 has appointed Matthias Reichert as its new Managing Director. Reichert, who previously served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Member of the Management, officially took over the […]
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The dispute between the French Football League (LFP) and its domestic TV rights hold DAZN has escalated after the streaming service claimed €573 million from its partner. The London-based steaming […]
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Virgin Media Ireland has announced the launch of the country’s first 5-gigabit fibre broadband service in Q2 2025. The Liberty Global operator says its fibre infrastructure will transform broadband capabilities […]
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SES will keep its Luxembourg headquarters in Betzdorf following its planned redundancies and the upcoming merger with Intelsat. In a series of interviews with local media in the Grand Duchy, […]
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Vodafone TV in Greece is now the exclusive home of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max streaming platform. Subscribers will be able to dip into Max’s catalogue of international blockbusters, iconic TV […]
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German media company ProSiebenSat.1 is reportedly planning a significant round of job cuts. Around 500 positions are expected to be axed, reports German business magazine Manager Magazin, adding that ProSiebenSat.1 […]
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France’s Conseil d’État has ruled Arcom was within the law when it chose not to renew the DTT licences of the Canal+ channel C8 and NRJ 12. The media regulator […]
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Amazon is launching a new pay-per-view service in the UK market starting with matches from France’s Ligue 1. Up to three matches will be made available each weekend including Le […]
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Barb has announced a major initiative to expand its measurement of the YouTube content that people watch on TV sets. The move will make Barb the first TV joint-industry measurement […]
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IPTV service provider Ocilion offers its customers the option to deploy its white-label IPTV solution on third-party networks in addition to their own network. For this purpose, Ocilion has developed […]
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Deutsche Telekom reported 48,000 new TV customers (IPTV, satellite) in Q4 2024 in Germany, less than in the same quarter in 2023 in which 68,000 new TV customers were added. […]
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German technology company Rohde & Schwarz will showcase its latest 5G Broadcast technology and innovations at Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25) in Barcelona, Spain, featuring a live demo in hall […]
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Poland’s SAT FILM and its streaming service SAT FILM GO has adopted the CryptoGuard advanced multi-DRM solution. The technology, which meets the latest industry-standard DRM requirements, will be used on […]
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Bango has launched a new all-in-one technology for Super Bundling as part of its Digital Vending Machine product, used by leading subscription hubs like Verizon +play and Optus SubHub. Cambridge-based […]
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Virgin Media O2 is to run a new comprehensive learning and development programme to develop the skills of its employees. The telecommunications company has developed a new learning suite to […]
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Greek public broadcaster ERT has appointed Konstantinos Papavasiliou as its new chief executive officer. He has held key leadership positions and has played a pivotal role in the transformation of […]
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Greek public broadcaster ERT has appointed Konstantinos Papavasiliou as its new chief executive officer. He has held key leadership positions and has played a pivotal role in the transformation of […]
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Vevo has announced a new partnership with AudienceProject to tap into its SaaS platform for always-on cross-media measurement, including its new integration for YouTube measurement. Veco can now measure the […]
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NBC News executives are working on a new subscription TV services that would target consumers who prefer to get their news via mobile devices. The plans were revealed by NBCUniversal […]
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Airties has released Airties Pro, its new connectivity experience platform, purpose-built to help ISPs better serve the small and medium business (SMB) market segment.  The new version is designed to […]
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Michael K. Powell is to step down from the NCTA – the US Internet & Television Association – after 15 years and a distinguished career in the cable and broadband industries. “Michael […]
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DAZN has paid the money it owed to the French Professional Football League (LFP) following the intervention of the President of the Paris Economic Activities Court. The €35 million represents […]
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Two major Czech streaming services are to pool resources into a single brand. From 10 March Voyo and O2 TV are to merge under the new name Oneplay. The companies […]
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German media company ProSiebenSat.1 and Astra satellite operator SES continue their long-standing cooperation. Through a new long-term contract, ProSiebenSat.1 secures the distribution of its channels in Germany and Austria via […]
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Kudelski’s Digital Television segment saw business declined by 11.6% to $227.8 million in 2024. The company said this was largely down to the ongoing contraction of the traditional Conditional Access […]
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The continued migration of viewers from linear television to the new streaming services helped Paramount+ put on 5.6 million subscribers on the quarter. The pre-merger Paramount Global reported revenues of […]
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Max has announced that its sports and news content will remain within the existing standard and premium tiers for customers in the United States. It had previously been announced  that […]
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Four of the five leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) services have added sport to their offer, according to Gracenote. The content data business unit of Nielsen reported Amazon Prime […]
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TDF says there is now a “real public appetite” for 5G Broadcast, which the French transmission company describes as a “major step forward for Digital Terrestrial Television”. It follows the […]
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Sagemcom and partner RDK Management have announced the availability of RDK-B (RDK for Broadband) software across Sagemcom’s complete portfolio of broadband customer premises equipment (CPE) including DOCSIS 4.0, DOCSIS 3.1, […]
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Canal+ has signed a new agreement that will see it invest of €480 million in French cinema in return for early TV broadcast windows. The agreement covers its principal movie […]
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DAZN has appointed Chus Bueno as Managing Director – Basketball, as the streamer launches a new division for the sport. Bueno’s previous roles include Vice President of NBA Europe, Middle […]
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Ofcom is to consult on changes to its Broadcasting Code around the use of politicians as news presenters or reporters after a High Court judgment said the regulator had acted […]
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Hellas Sat has been granted a licence to run a DTT network in Cyprus that would operate using the DVB-T2 transmission system. The licence, from the deputy ministry of research’s […]
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IPTV service provider Ocilion is integrating free streaming service wedotv into its IPTV platform. This move marks the first time that FAST Channels are available as a set-top box app […]
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Austrian telco Magenta Telekom is adding pay-TV children’s channel RiC.today to its TV platform Magenta TV. With the move, German TV broadcaster Your Family Entertainment (YFE) expands its collaboration with […]
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TV streaming provider Zattoo has expanded its offering in Switzerland with the addition of the MySports pay-TV package. With MySports, Zattoo offers comprehensive live coverage of ice hockey, including over […]
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Media Press Germany has started providing rich metadata and programme listings for Prime Video’s new linear channel for Prime members in Germany and Austria. Metadata on the new channel “Prime” […]
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Sky and Baller League have announced a one-year broadcast partnership which will see Sky Sports become the TV home of the new indoor six-a-side competition in the UK. Every match […]
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The BBC has reached agreement with Uefa to show all the World Cup qualifiers for the men’s teams of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland live. Scotland’s matches had been in […]
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ITV has said it is on course to recoup the investment made in streaming service ITVX by the end of 2025. The broadcaster has announced a Group EBITA up 11% […]
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Independent ad platform Equativ has become the new ad server and primary supply-side platform (SSP) for Titan OS. The ecosystem developed by Titan OS reaches 30 million homes across Europe […]
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YouTube says it is expanding its Premium Lite pilot to users in the United States. The $7.99 per month offer is a discount on the full $13.99 Premium subscription. Its […]
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3 Screen Solutions (3SS) has launched a new product that uses AI to enable natural and helpful ‘conversational’ interactions on Android TV STBs. 3Ready Hero came out of a co-innovation […]
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The number of paid streaming subscriptions in Finland has doubled since 2018, according to Mediavision. The Stockholm-based consultancy’s latest analysis of the Finnish TV and streaming market says there is […]
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Amazon’s Prime Video has begun a pilot of AI-aided dubbing, which is says will make its library more accessible to customers. The pilot will enable it to offer dubbing on […]
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RTL AdAlliance has unveiled its new self-service advertising platform, AdManager, offering a streamlined solution for advertisers to access premium video inventory across European broadcasters and digital media brands. The launch […]
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German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has reported a 2% increase in revenue for 2024, reaching €3.92 billion despite a difficult economic climate. Adjusted EBITDA declined slightly to €557 million, reflecting cautious […]
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Media Distillery has launched a new suite of capabilities focused squarely on accelerating the time it takes a viewer a discover appealing content. The new Search and Discovery Suite from […]
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Sky News has agreed a deal with IRN (Independent Radio News) to continue providing national and international news, sport, business and showbusiness content to commercial radio stations across the UK. […]
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Callaway Golf will become the official sponsor of key events across both the men’s and women’s golfing calendar on Sky Sports Golf. The multi-platform partnership, brokered by Sky Media, will […]
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Intelsat is to continue its relationship with THOR after signing as an anchor customer for Space Norway on its new THOR satellite. The operator has taken on lifetime ownership to […]
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French technology company TDF has launched of a 5G Broadcast certification platform aimed at structuring the ecosystem for free-to-air (FTA) television on mobile devices. The initiative, the first of its […]
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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) showcased its 5G-EMERGE media streaming solution at the Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Barcelona, Spain. This demonstration underscored the integration of edge computing with hybrid […]
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The Czech Republic has become the latest Vodafone territory to offer a set top box featuring top-of-the-line integrated speakers. Vodafone TV Play combines premium Dolby Atmos sound, audio tuned by […]
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O2 TV’s Czech sports channels will emerge as Oneplay Sport from this Monday (10 March) when O2 TV, the largest digital television in the Czech Republic, merges with streaming platform […]
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Two new FAST channels covering engineering and technology, and action sports, have been added for Virgin Media customers. Wonder and Red Bull TV will be automatically added to Virgin TV […]
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Telefónica’s subscription platform Movistar+ has named Daniel Domenjó as its new CEO. Domenjó is the CEO and co-founder of production company Satisfaction Iberia. He holds a degree in journalism from […]
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A new report from Gracenote suggests the number of active FAST channels in key markets including the United States, UK, Germany and Canada have nearly doubled since mid-2023 to more […]
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Media Excel will demonstrate native vertical video encoding for mobile-first platforms, to ultra-low latency delivery for live sports, and AI-powered bandwidth optimisation as part of the upcoming NAB Show 2025 […]
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Prima+ says it remains the best value streaming service available in the Czech Republic. The platform has issued a robust defence against the launch of Oneplay, created out of the […]
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Three organisations that promote the delivery of Ultra High Definition have made a joint declaration to push for the Euro-wide adoption of the technology. The UHD Spain Association, the Forum […]
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TV streaming provider Zattoo is expanding its lineup with three new FAST Channels, now available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. These channels – Royalworld, Stand-up Comedy and Big Brother Classics […]
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A new study of 5,000 US subscribers has found they’re finding new ways to save money through bundling. Bango’s Subscriptions Assemble study records that nearly a quarter of US subscribers […]
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German sports broadcaster Sportdigital has secured exclusive broadcasting rights for Major League Baseball (MLB) in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH). From 18 March 2025, the channel Sportdigital1+ will air over […]
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Channel 5 and My5 have today relaunched as 5, uniting the broadcaster’s linear and streaming platforms under a single brand. The broadcaster wants to capitalise on recent growth for its […]
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German sports portal Sporttotal filed an application with the local court to open insolvency proceedings under self-administration. Six of its subsidiaries – Sporttotal.tv, Sporttotal Event, Sporttotal Content Marketing, Sporttotal Technology, […]
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Amazon Prime Video has expanded its offering in Germany by integrating Apple TV+ as a separate channel. This move follows a similar launch in the United States last October and […]
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BBC Sport and ITV have agreed a new four-year partnership for the live free-to-air rights for the Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship, which will run concurrently from 2026 to 2029. […]
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The DVB Project has published a Request for Proposals (RfP) for the development and provision of a set of live, linear DVB-DASH streams, a DVB-I service list referring to the […]
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The International Olympic Committee and Comcast NBCUniversal have agreed to expand their longstanding partnership through until 2036. The agreement covers the media rights in the United States for the 2033-2036 […]
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Liberty Global Ltd has reportedly approached Vodafone Group with a view to buying the telco’s stake in their Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo. Bloomberg, which first reported the story, said on-off […]
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LIV Golf League will be available free-to-view in more than 200 markets following an agreement with DAZN. The sports streamer has also secured exclusive LIV Golf broadcast rights in Austria, […]
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A public consultation has been launched in Italy on the use of the radio spectrum for DAB+ digital radio broadcasting and digital television broadcasting. The consultation is looking particularly at […]
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German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland is now making its streaming service Sky Stream available to existing Sky Q customers who use the Sky Q IP box. Sky Stream, which operates […]
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The first results of the new HbbTV-based TV ratings measurement system introduced in Austria have been positive with the solution providing more accurate viewership figures. This conclusion was drawn by […]
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Comcast has launched a new, innovative gateway with Tri-Band WiFi 6E technology that delivers faster speeds, lower latency, and ‘Instant On’ connectivity to apartment residents. The gateway allows building owners […]
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A peak domestic UK TV audience of almost 8 million fans witnessed Newcastle United break a 70-year major domestic trophy wait to clinch the 2025 EFL Cup (Carabao Cup), 2-1 […]
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A1 Macedonia has become the first telecommunications company in the domestic market to offer SkyShowtime with Macedonian translation. New and renewing customers to the A1 Combo M or A1 Combo […]
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Spain’s public broadcaster will share matches for the FIFA World Cup with the rights broker Mediapro after it made the highest bid for the competition. RTVE will pay €55 million […]
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Eutelsat and Vestel have announced the commercial launch of the first Smart TV supporting the enhanced UX features of Sat.tv Connect. The new range of Smart TVs from Vestel incorporates […]
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Danish TV provider YouSee has added Prime Video to its streaming offer. In Denmark that means weekly matches from the Premier League and popular titles such as The Lord of […]
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German TV platform HD+ has introduced new enhancements to its TV app, expanding access to content from RTL Deutschland’s streaming service HD+. The updated service allows HD+ satellite and HD+ […]
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Synamedia says its new Quortex Switch simplifies the design of multi-CDN systems to dynamically route end-users to the best available content sources. The product, debuting at The NAB Show 2025 […]
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Virgin Media O2 and UKTV have renewed their long-standing partnership with a multi-year deal securing carriage for UKTV’s highly popular pay channels, U&GOLD and U&alibi, streaming service U, and UKTV’s […]
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The Polish love of a mid-winter break led to a reduction in the amount of time spent in front of the TV in February 2025. Audiences in Poland spent an […]
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The DTG has announced the first two speakers for its annual summit event. The organisation says the DTG Summit 2025 isn’t just about television – it’s about the bigger forces […]
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In a move to streamline its operations and reinforce its focus on entertainment, German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has announced the sale of its online comparison platform Verivox to Moltiply Group. […]
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Apple TV+ has 45 million subscribers in 2024, significantly behind the 302 million customers achieved by rival Netflix at the end of last year. According to The Information, Apple is […]
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3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a German provider of software solutions for set-top boxes, smart TVs, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, has appointed James Twitchett as its new Head of Product. In […]
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Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, and Rivals were the biggest winners at the 51st BPG Awards. The prestigious event, held at The Everyman in […]
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German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has approved a proposed agreement with private equity firm General Atlantic to acquire its minority stakes in NuCom Group (excluding Flaconi) and ParshipMeet Group, while also […]
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Axinom, a German provider of streaming technology backend components and architecture, has played a key role as a consortium member and technical lead in the launch of ZDF’s new streaming […]
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Lithuania’s leading commercial broadcast LNK has partnered with OTT platform provider as part of a modernisation programme for its steaming services. The project will enable LNK to better monetise the […]
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The President of Poland’s competition commission has warned Vectra it faces a fine of up to 10 percent of turnover after unilaterally changing contracts and illegally increasing subscription fees. According […]
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Zattoo has won Digitec Galaxus as a new customer of its fully hosted and managed end-to-end white-label TV-as-a-service product. Digitec Galaxus is the largest online retailer in Switzerland with over […]
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Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala has vowed to do everything in his power to ensure the continuation of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). The Prague-based broadcaster faces an uncertain future […]
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Shane Portfolio, PhD, a former senior executive at Comcast and Charter Communications, has joined Teleste Broadband Networks Advisory Board. The Advisory Board plays a key role in supporting Teleste in […]
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A journalist at the Voice of America (VOA) is suing the US government for ‘violating laws of freedom of the press’. In an interview with DW, Patsy Widakuswara, said her […]
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Amanda Wills is returning to CNN in the newly created role of within the Global News Organization of Group Senior Vice President, Chief Content Officer. Wills will drive CNN’s digital […]
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The operator of a platform responsible for supplying illegal streams to pirate services around the world, has been convicted and sentenced to 11 months in prison and ordered to pay […]
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Personalised picks by streamers like Netflix and Amazon now determine more viewer choices than suggestions by friends and family. New research from Ampere Analysis suggests this is particularly true among […]
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The UK’s first dedicated rugby channel will go live on Virgin Media TV today (Tuesday). Virgin TV customers currently subscribed to Premier Sports will be able to enjoy the new […]
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The BBC is launching a new technology programme to fill the gap created by the closure of Click. Tech Now will debut on 29 March on the BBC News channel […]
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Warner Bros Discovery has paid US$57 million for a 30% minority stake in OSN Streaming Ltd, a subsidiary of KIPCO’s OSN Group. The partnership includes a commitment to the creation […]
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StudioCanal has appointed Zelda Camilleri as Global Head of TV & SVOD Sales. Camilleri will oversee TV and SVOD sales across StudioCanal’s key territories, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Benelux, […]
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Sky has announced it will run four new series of Sky Original digital shorts on YouTube this April. The shorts will showcase some of the UK’s freshest and exciting up-and-coming […]
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South African broadcaster Etv has succeeded in its bid to have the country’s analogue switch off postponed again. Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ordered that the deadline set for 31 […]
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FC Barcelona is to launch two FAST channels through the Amagi NOW media management platform. The Spanish and English versions of the TOP BARÇA channel will offer behind-the-scenes content, player […]
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DAZN has appointed e-commerce executive Adam Knappy as its Chief Marketing & Customer Officer. Knappy will oversee all group marketing activities, platform trading and customer engagement Knappy joins DAZN from […]
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Sky will reduce its headcount with its customer call centres by 2,000 as the media group moves its service further towards online and artificial intelligence. Call centres in Stockport, Sheffield […]
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BBC Studios and LG have announced the launch of six BBC Studios’ FAST channels on LG across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Nordics and the Netherlands from March 2025. BBC […]
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The BBC is to ask audiences to have their say about the future of the organisation through what it is calling the biggest public engagement exercise the Corporation has ever […]
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German technical service provider Media Broadcast showcases a live demonstration of 5G Broadcast at Hamburg Central Station. Building on the success of its pilot project in Halle (Saale), the company […]
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The French daily Le Monde and the magazine Télérama are to offer their readers a combined subscription package that also includes the Warner Bros Discovery streaming service Max. The collaboration […]
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German broadcaster Sport1 has launched entertainment streaming service show1.tv, further expanding its focus beyond sports. The new platform, which is now live on the web at www.show1.tv and will soon […]
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Nokia has signed a patent agreement with Amazon covering the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Amazon’s streaming services and devices. The agreement resolves all patent litigation between the parties, […]
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Museum TV is launching in the Netherlands and Germany on April 1, the Secom Group channel and its partner THEMA, a subsidiary of the Canal+ Group, announced. The channel will […]
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A federal judge in New York City granted a temporary restraining order on Friday to several Voice of America journalists attempting to stop the Trump administration from shutting down the […]
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Vivendi has signed an agreement with Poste Italiane for the sale of 15.00% of TIM’s ordinary shares and voting rights at a price of €0.2975 per share for a total […]
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Tennis Channel is partnering with LTN to migrate its 24/7 sports network from satellite to IP-based distribution. This move allows the Sinclair-owned Tennis Channel to eliminate the costs and constraints […]
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The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has successfully shut down video hosting site Gamovideo in Spain. Gamovideo operated as a video host, allowing users to upload, store, and share illegal […]
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Euronews and Africanews are now available as FAST channels on Freeview LCN 257 in the UK. These channels are now part of the growing hybrid streaming news and entertainment lineup […]
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ANGA COM has published its conference programme. 28 of the total of over 60 panels with more than 200 speakers will be held in English. ANGA COM takes place from […]
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RTL Hungary has formed a strategic technology partnership with smartclip, the adtech business of RTL Group, to enhance its digital and linear advertising capabilities. As part of this collaboration, RTL […]
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe and the International Federation of Sport Climbing have reached a new four-year agreement that extends coverage of IFSC Climbing and Para Climbing World Cup and […]
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CNBC has begun the rollout of its new streaming subscription offering, which has begun its roll out on Apple TV and Roku. Subscribers to CNBC+ have non-stop access to CNBC’s […]
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Netflix is making it possible for subscribers to access a full list of available content when watching the platform on TV. The streamer says it has received several thousand language […]
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Video metadata provider Simply.TV has acquired Red Bee Media’s content discovery business. Funded by an equity investment from Summit Partners, the deal will strengthen he company’s position in the United […]
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Nordic TV and streaming company Allente has hired Norwegian Tor Jacobsen for the role of Chief Commercial Officer. Jacobsen comes from Schibsted Media, where he has held several leading roles, […]
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Virgin Media O2 has added two new Rakuten TV FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels to its TV service. Rakuten TV Top Movies and Rakuten TV Action will be available […]
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Italian media company MFE-MediaForEurope has confirmed its voluntary public takeover offer for shares in German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, with an offer price of €5.74 per share. This valuation, determined as the […]
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Prime Video customers in India and select countries in the region can now (2 April) subscribe to Apple TV+ as an add on subscription. Access to hit Apple Originals like […]
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Warner Bros Discovery has quietly introduced a new version of the logo for its streaming service Max. The new black replaces the previously used a bright blue and made its […]
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Digi Romania has secured two export credit notes worth a total of €54.76 million as part of plans to expand its network infrastructure in Romania and Portugal. According to a […]
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The US government has ordered the shutdown of a satellite feed broadcasting the Russian language feed of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty into Russia. The move comes despite a temporary restraining […]
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UHD Spain has given its backing to the new National Technical Plan for Digital Terrestrial Television. The renewed legal and technical framework was introduced last month and allows the introduction […]
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Viasat True Crime is to launch on all platforms run by United Group, making the channel available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece. Following the channel’s successful debut in Poland […]
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The average customer in the Polish SVOD segment pays for 2.2 subscriptions, according to Wavemaker’s VideoTrack study. The Group M company found Netflix is the most common choice, significantly ahead […]
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Smart TV platform VIDAA has announced the integration of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels from Sky into its VIDAA Channels lineup. The channels, including the likes of Pick Monkey […]
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The UHD Alliance (UHDA) and the Ultra HD Forum have entered discussions regarding a potential merger.  In a joint statement, the two organisations said the move would unify effort to […]
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Max has announced plans to extend its Basic with Ads plan in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. It means Basic with Ads is now available in 14 European markets. In Spain and Andorra the cost is €6.99 a month […]
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V-Nova has announced its inaugural participation in a patent pool, joining the Access Advance HEVC Patent Pool. The company holds 1,200 patents across advanced compression, AI-driven processing, and immersive media technologies.  […]
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The long-awaited transition of Finand’s broadcast television to high definition has begun with the transfer of YLE’s channels to the HD format in DVB-T2. The public service channels broadcast in […]
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Samsung Ads is to adopt Magnite Access to monetise and activate data. The largest independent sell-side advertising company has announced an expanded global partnership with the advanced advertising division of […]
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Discovery+ has been made available on the OSN+ streaming platform in the Middle East. The move follows last months investment by Warner Bros Discovery in OSN Streaming Ltd, paying US$57 […]
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beIN Media Group has renewed its exclusive agreement with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) for its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup (BJK Cup) properties across the Middle East […]
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TVN is to expand its TVN24 news portal with exclusive programmes and in-depth content. TVN24+ will go live on April 24 and is being positioned as “a space for those […]
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Apple TV+ is now available via Prime Video in Japan and the Netherlands as an add-on subscription. As a launch offer until April 24, new customers and eligible returning customers […]
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Streaming platform Rakuten TV is partnering with TCL to bring more than 50 FAST Channels across multiple genres to TCL Channel, the manufacturer’s free streaming service, available on millions of […]
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German public broadcaster ARD’s South-Western regional affiliate SWR has introduced a modernised version of its teletext as an HbbTV-based service. This new offering provides viewers with a contemporary way to […]
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TF1 Group and the Renault brand have announced the free TF1+ streaming app will be available in connected vehicles equipped with OpenR Link technology. The app will be available for […]
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Czech news channel CNN Prima NEWS has introduced a new news application offering access to the latest articles and videos at home or abroad. In addition, the application allows users […]
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Sam Barnett, has been appointed as CME’s Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2025. The news, released by Central Media Enterprises, as MBC Group named Mike Sneesby as his successor. […]
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A dispute over the carriage of Canal+ Sport channels on Cyfrowy Polsat have contributed to a decline in cable and satellite revenues on the Polish platform. In financial statements published […]
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Orange is launching two new versions of its Livebox and a latest-generation TV decoder. The New Livebox 7 is being positioned as the Premium Livebox with ultra-fast connection speeds of […]
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Hit medical drama For better and for worse (Na dobre i na zle) will form the basis for the first FAST channel from TVP. Its one of 20 FAST channels […]
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There are fears Switzerland could withdraw funding from international channel TV5 Monde. It follows concerns expressed by CEO of the French-speaking channel, during a hearing at the Swiss Senate in […]
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The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has launched Eurovision News Spotlight, a collaborative network for fact-checking and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to equip public service media across Europe with tools to counter […]
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A group of BBC World Service journalists have warned that cuts to the BBC’s international service could ‘facture its core identity”. The comments come in written evidence published by the […]
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Tele2 is launching a range of flexible packages that allow customers to combine linear channels with streaming services and change them monthly. For example, one streaming service can be swapped […]
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Five years of additional service have been added to the Intelsat 901 satellite by a Mission Extension Vehicle (MEV). The world’s first MEV, developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Space Logistics […]
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Utrect-based ODMedia has been presented with the Amazon Prime Video’s Prime Performer EMEA 2024 award for delivering top-tier digital media solutions at the highest technical and quality standards set by […]
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Whale TV has announced the appointment of Michael Wang to its Board of Directors. Wang, a seasoned executive with over two decades of experience in media and technology, will also […]
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Netflix has told staff it wants to reach a market capitalisation of $1 trillion and double its revenue by 2030. The optimistic projection was revealed to staff last month and […]
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An activist investor has urged Canal+ to become more transparent about its long-term strategy and business goals. Selwood Asset Management blames the lack of communication from the streamer and production […]
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Deirdre Ní Choistín has taken up the position of director-general at the Irish broadcaster TG4. She becomes the fourth director general of the Irish language station since its foundation in […]
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Sky Sports achieved its most watched day ever on Sunday as the climax to The Masters golf coincided with Premier League football, F1 motor racing and IPL cricket. Sky Sports […]
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Premium drama channel BBC First has today (Tuesday) rebranded as BBC NL. Content on the BBC Studios channel will be handpicked by a local team in Amsterdam and fully localised […]
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Budget mobile operator giffgaff is launching a new broadband trial offering speeds of 500Mbps. giffgaff is using fibre technology provided by Liberty Global venture nexfibre. It becomes nexfibre’s second wholesale […]
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LaLiga has completed the selection process for the companies that will manage the production for its two divisions over the next five years. Audiovisual production company Host Broadcast Services (HBS) […]
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Joyn, the streaming platform operated by ProSiebenSat.1, is now available in selected Mercedes-Benz cars, becoming the first commercial German streaming provider to be integrated into the manufacturer’s in-car entertainment system. […]
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German media company Mainstream Media will launch Kultkrimi, a FAST Channel for crime fans, on 23 April 2025. The initial distribution partner will be streaming platform Samsung TV Plus where […]
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ProSiebenSat.1 Media has acquired the remaining 10.1% stake in Jochen Schweizer mydays Holding, making the experience voucher provider a wholly owned subsidiary of the German media company. The shares were […]
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German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has extended the contract of group CEO Bert Habets for another three years, securing his leadership until October 2028. The Supervisory Board’s decision underlines its support […]
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Netflix has confounded the current financial uncertainty with Q1 revenue 13% up and continued growth in advertising revenue. Netflix reported first-quarter revenue of $10.54 billion, nudging ahead of analysts’ estimates […]
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Paramount+ has signed a new distribution deal with Japanese streaming service, Lemino. It will be available as an à la carte subscription on the platform for a monthly fee of […]
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Discovery Channel has begun a year-long celebration for its 40th anniversary. It will feature special programming, social media extensions, consumer products, and a new brand spot. A special 40th Anniversary […]
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Some 88% of subscribers to Amazon Prime Video are doing so through an ad-supported tier. Data released by Digital-I shows that Amazon’s move to convert its existing subscriber base on […]
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Eglantine Leclabart has been appointed Global Pay-TV Marketing Director and joins the Executive Committee of Canal+. Leclabart was previously Deputy Managing Director of CANAL+ France in charge of Marketing and […]
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The organisers of NEM Dubrovnik (9-12 June) say they’re expecting more than 200 “genuine buyers” for the 12th edition of the event. Over 100 exhibitors and 1,000 exhibitors are also […]
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Max is now available in the Turkish market where BluTV has evolved into the international premium streaming service from Warner Bros Discovery. Existing subscribers in Turkey can sign in to […]
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A second FAST channel has been launched by TV5 Monde in the United States. TV5 Monde Info will feature the latest news and current affairs magazines from the French international […]
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Ligue 1 clubs in France are to pull out of their domestic television rights deal with DAZN. The broadcaster has rejected a proposal from the Ligue after a breakdown in […]
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Viaplay sakes dipped in the first quarter as management concentrated on performance improvements, monetisation, value over volume, and cost control. The Nordic streamer reported Group net sales of SEK 4,374 […]
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A selection of programmes from Canal+ will be available on Air France flights following a new agreement. From 1 May, passengers will be able to watch Canal+ Creation Originale series, […]
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Hrvatski Telekom has expanded its Agama solutions with advanced headend and network observability tools, including the integration of Analyzer OTT with Prometheus. The Croatian operator uses Agama’s extended solution to […]
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Comcast’s domestic streaming service Peacock narrowed its losses to $215 million from $639 million in the first quarter of 2024. The NBCUniversal service ended March 2024 on 41 million subscribers, […]
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First quarter data from Kantar shows growing consumer adoption of ad-supported streaming tiers, with Prime Video and Apple TV+ emerging as standout performers at the start of 2025. The Entertainment […]
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German streaming platform Sportworld has announced the launch of a pay-per-view (PPV) offering, giving fans the chance to watch top-tier live events without the need for a subscription. The service […]
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SPI International has confirmed the launch of its 14 TV channels with BH Telecom, one of the leading telecom operators in Bosnia and Hercegovina. The agreement covers 4 FilmBox film […]
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BBC World Service has taken capacity on the Thaicom 6 satellite previously used by VOA to deliver BBC News Burmese video content in the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake. The […]
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GB News has extended its distribution agreement with Arqiva in an agreement spanning satellite, terrestrial and radio. The multiyear renewal includes digital terrestrial television (Freeview), satellite (Sky and Freesat), DAB+ […]
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Its 20 years since the first YouTube video, titled Me at the Zoo, was uploaded to the video sharing platform. The anniversary is being marked today, though YouTube did not […]
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Curiosity Stream is launching its flagship streaming service, Curiosity Stream, on Prime Video as an add-on subscription channel in Finland, The Netherlands, and Sweden. The launch adds to a footprint […]
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LG Electronics has announced the arrival of the highly anticipated Xbox app on LG Smart TVs this week, allowing users to stream Xbox games on the big screen at home. […]
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The United States Federal Communications Commission has begun discussions with Paramount Global over the steps the company would be required to take to secure the agency’s approval for its merger […]
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Ofcom says stakeholders are “largely supportive” of its plans for a new online availability and prominence regime for public service broadcasters’ TV players distributed on connected TV platforms. Plans initially […]
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Netflix is introducing a new method of presenting subtitles to its audience. Research commissioned by UK deaf access charity, Stagetext, shows 54% of people use them to watch content on […]
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Viewers in the UK will be able to watch live FIFA Club World Cup games on terrestrial television after agreement was reached between rights holder DAZN and Channel 5. DAZN […]
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SES has reported revenues of €509 million (down -0.5% year-on year and Adjusted EBITDA of €280 million (-0.9%) in the first three months of 2025. It follows the trend of […]
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Sky Italia is rolling out a new version of its NOW app in the Italian market with an improved user experience and new advanced feature. The new NOW app is […]
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StudioCanal has announced a leadership change in its German division, naming Hooman Afshari and Lutz Rippe as Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective 1 June 2025. The appointment follows the departure of […]
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Viaplay is to share the rights to this year’s UEFA European Football Championship with the public broadcaster SVT. “It feels great that we can give our viewers the highlight of […]
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beIN has become the first operator to go live with Synamedia Senza for its new subscription video service, beIN Steam. Launched at IBC 2024, Senza moves the entire user experience […]
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From 25 May to 8 June 2025, Eurosport 4K will broadcast live coverage of the French Open from Roland-Garros in UHD HDR. Around 120 hours of tennis from the main […]
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BBC Studios’ broadcaster UKTV has recommissioned Bergerac, the reworking of the 1980s series, about a Jersey-based policeman. The critically acclaimed drama, starring Damien Molony, will return to the free streaming […]
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Consumers have begun to declutter their video libraries in a bid to simplify their entertainment experiences. TiVo’s 2024 Video Trends Report found that consumers in the United States and Canada […]
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XITE is launching two new music video channels on Samsung TV Plus in the Netherlands: XITE Lekker Hollands and XITE 80s Flashback. The music video platform says the two channels […]
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Canal+ says it will continue to focus on profitable growth as the French paycaster reported revenues of €1,547 million, an increase of 1.5%. Content Production was the area of greatest […]
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US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to slash taxpayer funds to PBS and NPR, two media outlets the White House accused of being biased. The order […]
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The Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) is urging policymakers to take decisive action against online piracy of live events following a key industry meeting hosted by the European Union Intellectual Property […]
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The global installed base of Smart TVs and Connected TV (CTV) devices will reach 4.2 billion units by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2.65 billion in 2025, […]
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During the past few weeks dozens of FAST channels were added to various platforms showing the strong belief in a bright future for the FAST phenomenon. TCLtv+ is rolling out […]
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Roku has entered into an agreement to acquire Frndly TV, a subscription streaming service that offers live TV, on-demand video, and cloud-based DVR. Based in Denver, CO, Frndly TV was […]
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CableLabs has announced the certification of the industry’s first DOCSIS 3.1 Plus (DOCSIS 3.1+) device supporting four orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) channels. The certified device, developed by Vantiva, represents a […]
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BCE has appointed Florence Diers as its new Product Director. In her new role, Florence will lead BCE’s Product Unit within the Technology Department, reporting directly to Sylvain Merle, Chief […]
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The European Commission has launched a Call for Evidence to assess the effects of its 2023 Recommendation on combating online piracy of sports and other live events. The Recommendation, adopted […]
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XITE is expanding its footprint in the United States with the launch of two new channels—XITE Christian Hits and XITE Gospel—on Prime Video. At the same time, XITE Christian Hits […]
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Mediapro has picked up the free-to-air rights package to LaLiga for the next two seasons. The decision comes just days after the rights and production company withdrew a statement criticising […]
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IPTV service provider Ocilion is expanding the reach of its white-label TV solution with the launch of a dedicated streaming app for Samsung smart TVs. Running on Samsung devices with […]
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Jérôme Hénique, currently EVP, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, is appointed EVP, CEO of Orange France, effective from June 1, 2025. He will remain a member of the […]
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BBC Studios Nordic Productions has appointed Mirja Minjares as Head of Entertainment. In this role, she will lead the creative Norwegian production team and, together with local Management, be responsible […]
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Mojeekino, a VOD platform uniting independent cinemas across Poland under the Arthouse Cinemas Association, is launching a refreshed version of the service at the occasion of its fifth anniversary. Developed […]
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Wiztivi, a developer of cross-platform video applications, has integrated XroadMedia’s personalisation technology into its user interface (UI), improving TV viewer experiences across devices. The partnership between the two companies combines […]
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TV streaming provider Zattoo has acquired Green Streams to strengthen its position in the European B2B TV platform market and support expansion into new international territories. Financial details of the […]
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Dutch operator VodafoneZiggo’s first quarter results were heavily impacted by the intensely competitive environment, particularly in the fixed market. The Dutch cable operator has lost 31,000 connected homes during the […]
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Thousands of public and private news media around the world have joined an initiative by the European Broadcasting Union and WAN-IFRA calling on AI developers to help ensure that Artificial […]
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As Eutelsat moves into the next phase after the integration with OneWeb and fully aligned with an IRIS2 future, Eutelsat announces the appointment of Jean-François Fallacher as its new CEO. […]
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The HbbTV Association has been admitted as a full member at ETSI, one of the three official organisations in the European standardisation system. This move marks a significant step in […]
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Paramount+ added another 1.5 million subscribers during the quarter ahead of an anticipated drop in Q2. The streaming service now has 79 million subscribers globally, but the end of an […]
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A new report for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport says while a natural shift towards IPTV can be expected, a significant number of households still rely solely on […]
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The first wave of high-profile speakers has been announced for the RTS Cambridge Convention 2025. Entitled Where Do We Grow From Here? BBC Director-General Tim Davie CBE will chair the […]
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Bango’s Digital Vending Machine (DVM) is coming to the OpenTV ENTera Ecosystem, enabling hard and soft bundling for operators. The Cambridge-based company has signed a partnership agreement with Nagravision that […]
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South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has confirmed its SABC Plus streaming service now has over 1 million registered users since its relaunch in July 2024. The growth in registrations has […]
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Warner Bros Discovery is close to spinning off its linear channels into a separate business, according to CNBC contributor David Faber. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street, Faber said […]
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Spain’s National Commission of Markets and Competition (CNMC) has begun an investigation into Telefónica’s pay-TV offer. CNMC believes the telco could be in breach of conditions signed after the 2015 […]
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BT has appointed Peter Leukert to the role of Chief Digital Officer, where he will lead BT’s Digital unit and drive the company’s digital transformation. Leukert is currently Group Chief […]
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Netflix is introducing a redesigned TV homepage and mobile experience as part of a renewed effort to improve content discovery across shows, movies, live events, and games. The new design […]
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Warner Bros Discovery’s first financial quarter presented a mixed bag with international markets pumping up subscriber numbers on streaming service Max. An additional 5.3 million subscribers were added on the […]
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The BBC has published new research exploring the impact and influence of its work internationally. The Impact and Influence research demonstrates that, predominantly through the BBC World Service, the BBC is unmatched […]
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Ofcom is consulting on a change to Rule 5.3 of the Broadcasting Code and accompanying Guidance, which relates to politicians presenting news.  The rules have come under scrutiny after a […]
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Industry leaders from ABC, Fremantle, ITV, NBCUniversal, Sling TV, YouTube, and Warner Bros Discovery have been confirmed as speakers for IBC2025. A four-day exhibition and three day conference will run […]
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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed Delyth Evans as the new Chair of S4C.  The former Labour politician and broadcast journalist will serve a four-year term as […]
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Pay-TV broadcaster Sky is bringing its IP-based television platform Sky Stream to Austria, with the service becoming available to new customers from 14 May 2025. The move follows similar rollouts […]
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Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group are to merge their complementary direct business-to-business operations into a single company serving the UK business communications and IT sector.   The new company comprises […]
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A power struggle is building up over Germany commercial broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1. Czech investment group PPF has officially launched a competing bid to increase its stake in ProSiebenSat.1, offering €7.00 per […]
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MBC’s SHAHID platform has recorded its strongest Ramadan season on record with double-digit growth in subscriptions (SVOD) and advertising (AVOD) revenues. SHAHID is the leading Arabic OTT platform with a […]
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UHD Spain has offered to provide the necessary technical coordination so that all broadcasters can have access to UHD Spain’s multiple test channel to experiment and develop Ultra High Definition […]
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TNT Sports will continue as the home of English domestic rugby after agreeing new long-term deals with Premiership Rugby and Premiership Women’s Rugby. It follows record audience figures in both […]
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