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02-08-25, 20:17
SES has published its final set of financials before numbers from Intelsat are included in the totals. In the first half of 2025, the Luxembourg-based satellite company recorded revenues of […]

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02-08-25, 20:17
The BBC has launched a new campaign to highlight its position and the value it brings to audiences. BBC Creative has produced the 60 second TV trail designed to showcase […]

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02-08-25, 20:17
DAZN said it recorded 750,000 views for the first eight matches of the Belgian Pro League. The streamer is in its first season of coverage of Belgium’s top football league […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
Sports content now account for 24% of new paid TV subscriptions as global streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video double down on partnerships and exclusive rights deals. According to […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
Roku has unveiled a new subscription on demand service that will offer close to 10,000 hours of entertainment from launch partners including Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise. Launching initially […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
Samsung Electronics has announced an update to the AI-powered Bixby feature on its 2025 TV lineup. The upgrade introduces a more advanced Bixby voice assistant designed to make information discovery […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
TNT Sports has agreed a new deal with Cricket Australia for the exclusive broadcast The Ashes across across its TV channels streaming service and social platforms. In addition to the […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
CommScope is selling its Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) segment to Amphenol Corporation. The Claremont company confirmed Monday that Amphenol would pay $10.5 billion in case for the business. The […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
Eric Labaye is joining the board of Eutelsat Communications and Eutelsat SA as chairman of the Paris-based satellite operator. He succeeds Dominique D’Hinnin who earlier announced his decision not to […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
DAZN and Manchester City Football Club have announced the launch of a dedicated club environment on the DAZN platform. The partnership offers fans comprehensive access to exclusive Manchester City content […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
Amphenol is close to finalising an agreement to acquire CommScope Holding’s broadband connectivity and cable division, according to a Wall Street Journal report, quoting sources with knowledge of the matter. […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
Taiwanese wireless broadband provider Gemtek Technology has received CableLabs certification for its GT-DUO31 DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem. The company says shipments to a leading North American cable operator have begun, […]

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05-08-25, 20:26
O2 Daily, created out of the merger of Virgin Media O2 Business and Daisy Group, launches today as the UK’s second largest small and medium-sized business solutions provider. The company […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
RTL Group grew its streaming subscribers by 15.3% year-on-year to 7.2 million in the first half of 2025, with streaming revenue rising by 27% to €235 million. Streaming start-up losses […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
V-Nova has introduced two licensing programs for MPEG-5 LCEVC, the standardised video enhancement technology that boosts compression efficiency and processing performance across codecs. The announcement, made ahead of SET Expo […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
According to data from Agcom’s Communications Observatory, video-on-demand usage in Italy declined in March, with 15 million unique users recorded – 307,000 fewer than in March 2024, representing a 2% […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
Warner Bros Discovery’s President, Global Streaming and Games, JB Perrette says the company is about to become more aggressive on account sharing. In a conference call Thursday, Perrette said the […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
O2 Slovakia has introduced a new set-top box for O2 TV customers. The Kaon box is designed to provide high performance and intuitive control. It is priced at €96 or […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
HbbTV Association has announced the release of version 2025-2 of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite. The latest edition introduces substantial improvements, particularly in Digital Rights Management (DRM) and the integration […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
Boxing is to make a return to free-to-air television following an agreement between the BBC and BOXXER. It follows confirmation that BOXXER, established by promotor Ben Shalom, would not have […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
TiVo has signed its ninth TiVo OS TV Partner, according to parent company Xperi. The technology company added that its cross-screen advertising platform TiVo One has clocked up 3.7 million […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
Cloud-based SaaS provider Amagi has announced its selection by Vodafone Germany as a technical service provider and content aggregator for its recently launched Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) project. Under […]

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08-08-25, 20:30
Streaming growth continued at Warner Bros Discovery in the second quarter with the addition of 3.4 million subscribers. Significantly, 3.2 million of these came from international markets, following the “very […]

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11-08-25, 20:52
GB News has gained distribution on Donald Trump’s Truth+ streaming platform. Available on iOS and Android devices, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku connected TVs, Truth+ offers a […]

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11-08-25, 20:52
Peter MacAvock, former chair of the DVB Project, has joined the advisory board of the Service List Registry (SLR) to contribute to its work on simplifying television and video access. […]

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11-08-25, 20:52
A joint analysis commissioned by the BBC and Everyone TV estimates that closing the digital divide could release billions of pounds in economic and social value for the UK PwC […]

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11-08-25, 20:52
Yospace will demonstrate the latest innovations in ad-supported streaming technology at IBC2025, taking place from 12 – 15 September at RAI Amsterdam. Delivering eight billion one-to-one addressable ads monthly, Yospace […]

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11-08-25, 20:52
Multichoice faces losing its right to broadcast in Ghana after the National Communications Authority initiated the process to suspend its broadcast licence. The NCA has invoked Section 13 of the […]

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11-08-25, 20:52
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has urged EU member states to ensure the newly enacted European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) delivers on its promise to safeguard independent and pluralistic media. […]

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11-08-25, 20:52
German streaming platform waipu.tv has launched a new linear channel titled Serien Hits, offering a curated selection of acclaimed cult series and international fan favourites. The new channel is produced […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
Switzerland’s television industry has reached a landmark agreement to introduce a unified advertising model for replay-TV, marking the first occasion public broadcaster SRG has joined forces with commercial broadcasters to […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
Teleste Corporation posted a strong second quarter in 2025, with both orders and revenue climbing sharply, alongside a substantial improvement in profitability. Between April and June, net sales rose 21.5% year-on-year to […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
OSN has announced a strategic partnership with US-based advertising technology company The Trade Desk to make OSN’s programmatic video inventory available to advertisers. The new collaboration integrates OSN’s content library […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
A record total of 40 broadcasters is set to air the Sky Bet Ebor Festival from York Racecourse next week (August 20–23). Recognised as a key event in the international […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
TV5MONDE has created a new culinary FAST channel featuring international chefs. TV5MONDE Chefs joins the Samsung FAST and video on demand (AVOD) service in France. It joins TV5MONDE Voyage (travel, […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
LFP Media’s new Ligue 1 channel has made it debut ahead of the weekend’s first matches. The streaming service will be available on all the leading ISPs in France including […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
Accedo is enhancing its award-winning SaaS platform, Accedo One, with the introduction of integrated identity management capabilities. This new feature will debut at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam. The addition of […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
OTT Studio has chosen Amagi ADS PLUS as its exclusive monetisation partner for Connected TV (CTV) ad inventory, deepening their established collaboration. The partnership covers OTT Studio’s FAST channels and […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
Bitmovin has announced the release of Bitmovin React Native SDK v1.0 for the Bitmovin Player. The update introduces support for Expo SDK and React Native New Architecture, allowing developers to […]

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14-08-25, 21:24
Harmonic has released details of how Brazil’s Globoplay video streaming platform is using its technology to enable low-latency live streaming for the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A – Brazil’s premier […]

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17-08-25, 21:43
Sports streaming service DAZN has secured global rights to distribute LaLiga highlights for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons, expanding its free football offering. DAZN will launch an official LaLiga channel […]

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17-08-25, 21:43
The next DVB Project annual conference will be held in Amsterdam on 17 and 18 March 2026, the Geneva-based organisation has announced. The event will continue with the successful unconference […]

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17-08-25, 21:43
Prime Video has revealed 67 regular-season games for its first year as an NBA broadcaster, following the NBA’s release of the complete 2025-26 schedule. NBA on Prime will begin with […]

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17-08-25, 21:43
An expanded Viaplay Premier Sunday will cover the Premier League in five markets during the new Premier League season which begins tonight. Introduced last season, the number of shows will […]

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17-08-25, 21:43
The US District Court for the Central District of California has awarded $15 million in damages for copyright infringement against the streaming service Outer Limits IPTV and its operator Zachary […]

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17-08-25, 21:43
The CEO of DAZN Belgium has criticised the country’s telecom companies after the continued failure to reach agreement on the distribution of topflight football. DAZN has agreed an exclusive deal […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
Parks Associates’ latest research from its Streaming Video Tracker examines the impact of creator-driven media on the video ecosystem and the importance of social video for streaming services looking to […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
In the fiercely competitive US streaming market, platforms are facing a new reality: subscriber growth is no longer the primary metric of success, according to a new analysis by Fabric. […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
Prime Video is expanding its sports offering in the UK with Bundesliga joining Ligue 1 and UEFA Men’s National Team matches as part of its Pay-Per-View lineup. At least two […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
BBC Sport has secured multi-year broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the start of the 2025-26 season. As part of the new agreement, BBC Sport will stream one match a […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
Premier Sports is kicking off its most ambitious season yet, unveiling a lineup of over 800 live football matches this season. In a major expansion of its international football portfolio, […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
At IBC 2025 in Amsterdam this September, Tiledmedia will make its debut as a standalone exhibitor (Stand 5.F83), presenting the full power of its pioneering Tiledmedia Player. Designed to help […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
Streaming dominates US viewing, according to the July 2025 edition of Nielsen’s The Gauge, which tracks US TV consumption across platforms. Streaming hit a record high, accounting for 47.3% of […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has unveiled a new streaming service designed specifically for the hospitality sector, in time for the start of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. The product, called […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
German sports streaming provider Dyn is expanding its offering with the launch of a new free-to-air channel, Dyn Sport Mix, which will showcase background formats, highlight programmes and live sport […]

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20-08-25, 21:53
Swiss telco Sunrise and the National League have agreed to extend their media partnership for MySports by eight years, ensuring that Switzerland’s top ice hockey league will remain on the […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
Swedes watch an average of 100 minutes of online video per day – the highest figure in the Nordics. Half of this time is spent on ad-funded services, corresponding to […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
Amagi, a cloud-based SaaS technology solutions provider for broadcast and streaming TV, has released its 15th Global FAST Report, offering insights into the FAST ecosystem and how it is influencing […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
The French football broadcasting landscape is facing a major shake-up as Canal+ and LFP Media, the media arm of the football league’s governing body LFP, remain locked in a bitter […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
Dave Bernath has been named CEO of Wurl. Dave steps into the role following the retirement of Ron Gutman, who helped lead Wurl through a period of growth and transformation […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
Bundesliga International has signed a three-year partnership with MBC Group that will see the German football games broadcast across the Middle East and North Africa, marking the first time a […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
DAZN has announcedn expansion of its football offering by securing worldwide rights to stream free highlights from the ROSHN Saudi League for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons. Fans across the […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
ESPN has officially launched its long-anticipated direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service alongside an enhanced ESPN App, marking a pivotal moment in the network’s digital evolution. The rollout arrives just in time […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
Apple is hiking the price of its streaming service Apple TV+ by 30%, bringing the monthly cost to $12.99 for US subscribers. The increase, effective August 21 for new customers, […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
Stingray has announced a major expansion of its presence in the US streaming market with the launch of 29 new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels on Amazon Fire TV […]

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23-08-25, 22:01
German sports channel sportdigital has secured the rights to broadcast Dutch top-flight football for another three years, extending its coverage of the Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup and the Dutch Super […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
ITV has appointed Matthew O’Shea as Technology Director for ITV Studios. Matthew is a skilled technologist with over 30 years of experience in technology and business transformation, will report into […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
AgileTV, an international television and video technology solutions company, has developed the TV platform that enabled Lowi to launch its first television service in Spain this past week. In May […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
The European Audiovisual Observatory has published a comprehensive legal report titled Approaching Jurisdictional Issues in European Audiovisual Law: Trends and Tensions, offering a timely analysis of the complex legal landscape […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
Synamedia has announced that Pathé has chosen Synamedia ContentArmor forensic watermarking to protect premium content on its D2C streaming service, Pathé Home. Using ContentArmor to identify the origin of leaks […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
FOX Corporation has officially launched FOX One, a new direct-to-consumer streaming service that consolidates its full portfolio of live and on-demand content across FOX News, Sports, and Entertainment into a […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
WildBrain, the Canadian media company behind Family Channel and other kids’ networks, has announced it will cease broadcast operations for its domestic television channels following the loss of carriage agreements […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
Apple TV+ has put up its prices in the UK by £1 to £9.99 a month, though annual prices have stayed the same at £89 per year, reports the BBC. […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
ESPN and the National Football League (NFL) have announced a non-binding agreement that will see ESPN acquire NFL Network and key media assets in exchange for a 10% equity stake […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
Stingray Group Inc. has kicked off fiscal year 2026 with a resounding performance, driven by the explosive growth of its Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels. The company reported a […]

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26-08-25, 22:13
Virgin Media O2 has launched a partnership with MUBI, offering Virgin TV customers a six-month subscription at a 70% discount — a deal that saves viewers more than £50. From […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
Disney+ and Nordisk Film, part of the Egmont Group, have announced a multi-year agreement that will make Disney+ the exclusive first streaming home for local theatrical releases in Denmark, Norway, […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
German digital news agency spot on news GmbH has announced a new collaboration with FAST Channels TV to launch a FAST channel, bringing its signature entertainment and lifestyle coverage to […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
German network operator Tele Columbus has reported a further erosion of its TV customer base and revenues in the first half of 2025, underlining the structural challenges facing its legacy […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
Asian Television Network International Limited (ATN), Canada’s largest South Asian broadcaster, has welcomed a recent Ontario court ruling that sentenced two individuals to five years in prison for contempt of […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
Sky Sports has renewed its long-standing partnership with the National Football League (NFL), signing a new three-year agreement that will see the broadcaster air more live NFL games than ever […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
Great! Free Christmas Movie Channel is set to launch on Sky, Freeview, Virgin, Freesat on September 4. The free-to-air channel will replace Great! Romance during the holiday period and is […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
Netflix is expanding its footprint beyond screens with the launch of two permanent entertainment venues—Netflix House Philadelphia and Netflix House Dallas—set to open this autumn. These immersive destinations mark the […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
Paramount UK and the US National Football League (NFL), in partnership with CBS Sports, have announced a new multi-year agreement that will bring weekly live NFL coverage to free-to-air television […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
ANGA COM, the exhibition and conference for broadband, television and online is set from 19 to 21 May 2026 in Cologne/Germany. More than eight months before the start of ANGA […]

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29-08-25, 23:13
In a strategic move to address the growing demand for secure, scalable, and regulation-compliant cloud infrastructure, media technology company Qvest has partnered with Stackit, the cloud division of the Schwarz […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has extended the contract of Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Martin Mildner until May 2029. The Supervisory Board announced on 1 September that Mildner, 55, will […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
TV streaming provider Zattoo has unveiled Universal TV (UTV), a new generation of its big-screen app designed to deliver a consistent user experience across all TV platforms and devices. The […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
Hope Media Europe has launched Jplus, a new streaming service focusing on values, culture and faith, aiming to bring “stories that matter” to a worldwide audience. The free platform offers […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
Canal+ and Media Press Group (MPG) have renewed their strategic partnership, ensuring the continued delivery of entertainment metadata workflow solutions. As part of this renewed collaboration, Canal+ has adopted OpenID […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
DAZN, has announced a partnership with The Trade Desk, a global advertising technology company, to bring best-in-class innovation to DAZN’s platform for advertisers across Europe through enhanced targeting capabilities and […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
The organisers of NEM events have confirmed the dates for the upcoming editions. NEM Zagreb 2025 will be held on December 8 and 9, 2025, at the Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
Thema has announced the expansion of its distribution of Korean dramas through a two-year SVOD agreement with Nova, member of United Group, the leading telecommunications & media provider in Southeastern […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
Clipsource, the European communications platform for the media industry, has appointed Linda Bernström as Chief Revenue Officer to drive international growth. Linda joins from the motion media agency Creo, where […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
Roku has announced the launch of its first-ever FAST channels on the Roku platform in the UK. Rolling out in October this year, 40 FAST channels will offer UK viewers […]

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01-09-25, 23:13
In the summer of 2024, two media veterans—John Malone, the so-called “cable cowboy,” and Rupert Murdoch, the architect of modern media empires—engaged in what would become one of the most […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
RDK Management (RDK) has announced that RDK open-source software, used to power customer-premises equipment (CPE) from broadband and video service providers, has been shipped on more than 200 million devices […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
VOYO, ProTV’s streaming platform in Romania, is stepping up its fight against piracy after securing the country’s rights to the English Premier League. The service has partnered with UK-based Friend […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
The French Public Finance Department has given its approval to an extension to the favourable VAT rate levied on the Canal+ and its linear TV services. “These details clarify Canal+’s […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
Streaming platform Freely is celebrating its first year with half a million weekly users. Backed by the UK’s public service broadcasters, Freely has released a report from Oliver & Ohlbaum […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
Médiamétrie has joined forces with AudienceProject to accelerate the rollout of a new cross-media video advertising measurement service. The partnership comes less than a year after Médiamétrie introduced its TV […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
Egyptian authorities together with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) have shut down the piracy network Streameast. With 80 associated domains, Streameast recorded 1.6 billion visits, making it the […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
Italian media company MFE-MediaForEurope has secured a total stake of 75.61% in ProSiebenSat.1, positioning itself as the German broadcaster’s majority shareholder. The final results follow the conclusion of the additional […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
Insys Video Technologies has achieved Amazon Web Services (AWS) Migration and Modernization Competency status. The designation highlights the Polish media technology provider’s track record in helping customers transition video workflows […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
Smart TV operating system Whale TV has added Red Bull TV to its free streaming service Whale TV+, giving viewers access to live action sports, films and series in multiple […]

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04-09-25, 23:16
Swiss network operator Sunrise has launched a new ‘TV Highlights’ feature designed to make it easier for its one million TV customers to discover programmes. The company has deployed the […]

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07-09-25, 23:30
Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels has said a dedicated TNT Sports app is in preparation ahead of the next year’s planned company split. The German, who is […]

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07-09-25, 23:30
The EBU, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and the Video Services Forum (VSF) have been named as the 2025 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Award. The […]

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07-09-25, 23:30
Eutelsat Group has announced it will now be known simply as Eutelsat. The Paris-based operator is bringing all of its activities under a single brand following its merger with OneWeb, […]

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07-09-25, 23:30
Roku is ramping up its European ambitions with a new multi-year partnership with TV manufacturing giant Vestel, a move that will bring Roku-powered smart TVs to living rooms across the […]

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07-09-25, 23:30
Swiss network operator Sunrise has secured the exclusive rights to show National Hockey League (NHL) games on its sports channel MySports for the upcoming 2025/26 season. Fans in Switzerland will […]

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07-09-25, 23:30
BBC Research & Development has received one of television’s highest honours, the Philo T. Farnsworth Corporate Achievement Award, from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. The award, a prestigious […]

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07-09-25, 23:30
VIDAA has partnered with waipu.tv to make the TV streaming service available on all smart TVs in Germany using its operating system. The move means viewers can access waipu.tv without […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
The German market for pay-TV and paid online video grew by 6% in 2024 to around €5.5 billion, according to new figures published by industry association VAUNET. The report forecasts […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
The 28th FRK Broadband Congress opened today in Leipzig with sharp warnings about fibre market realities and calls for stronger customer focus. Ralf Berger (pictured above), new Chairman of German […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
European audiences soaked up coverage of US Open tennis on HBO Max and Eurosport. This year’s action from Flushing Meadows established new viewership records for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), with […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
Businessman Geoff Cooper has been appointed as the new chair of Channel 4. He will join the broadcaster’s board on 1 October, succeeding the interim Chair Dawn Airey CBE. Mr […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
Streaming on ITVX increased by 35% year-on-year in August with drama and reality among the top performing genres. In August, ITVX recorded over 260 million streams, the highest growth since […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
The Forum Audiovisuel Numérique (FAVN) is organising a DVB-I specification trial in France. The project involves broadcasters, operators, and receiver manufacturers who will evaluate the capabilities of DVB-I for enhancing […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
Orange and Synamedia have announced a new partnership ahead of a new solution being introduced at IBC2025. The collaboration brings together a telco CDN (content delivery network) and a multi-CDN […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
Space Norway and Telenor Nordics have entered an agreement to provide IPTV and OTT streaming services in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. The partnership combines Space Norway’s content processing capabilities with […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
Mediapro is to launch a dedicated channel that will offer fans all 104 matches from the 2026 World Cup in Spain. The company has agreed a sublicensing deal with public […]

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11-09-25, 00:05
Zattoo is expanding its offering for TV operators and entertainment providers, making frontend options available for its Media Integration Platform (MIP) with a series of new partners. The initiative builds […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
UK broadcast delivery provider BMC TV has partnered with German technology company VIDI to manage and control its nationwide video contribution and broadcast network using the VIDI Network Management System […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
German media regulator KEK has given the green light for RTL Group’s planned takeover of Sky Deutschland and its subsidiary NBC Universal Global Networks Deutschland. In its latest session, the […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has expanded its long-standing content partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, securing a new package that includes rights to recent cinema blockbusters, US series and the studio’s […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
The newly merged SES, one of the world’s largest satellite operators formed in the wake of its merger with Intelsat, unveiled a completely new brand today. Central to this rebranding […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
Eutelsat is adding two more channels on it FAST channels line-up. iKOMedia Group has launched a partnership with GB News. The deal brings GB News’ feed to viewers across the Middle […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
At IBC2025, NPO and Broadcast Partners are showcasing a live 5G Broadcast transmission, highlighting the latest developments in over-the-air media delivery and announcing a nationwide field trial in the Netherlands […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
Paramount Skydance, fresh off its $8.4 billion merger, has reportedly set its sights on acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Paramount Skydance is the newly minted powerhouse formed by Skydance Media’s […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
CTOs from two major broadcasters have been detailing how they are using AI in their company’s output. In an IBC2025 panel Warner Bros. Discovery’s Avi Saxena explained that streaming platforms […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
StudioCanal has appointed Paul Gilbert as the Senior Vice President of English-Language Series. He will be based in London and reporting to Managing Director of Television M-K Kennedy. Under his […]

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14-09-25, 00:12
As IBC 2025 opens its doors today in Amsterdam’s RAI complex we remind you that attendees will be able to access Amsterdam’s public transport network with just a scan of […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has cut its full-year outlook for 2025, citing continued weakness in the advertising market and a sluggish economic environment in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. “The economic […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
Over half of British Gen Z start watching TV on streaming platforms such as Netflix or Amazon Prime over browsing regular broadcast channels, according to new research from Boston Consulting […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
A revamped NEM Awards will take place in Zagreb this December as part of the annual NEM Zagreb. The 2025 edition, with the slogan Inspiring Video Creators in CEE, will […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
The organisers of IBC2025 say 43,858 visitors from 170 countries attended the event in Amsterdam this weekend. It’s a fall from the 45,085 attendees in 2024, where there had been […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
German broadcast and telecommunication service provider VIDI has expanded its sales team in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). Since 1 August 2025, Antje Beyer has joined the company as Key […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
Sky is planning to cut up to 600 jobs in the UK as the platform reduces its technology division following a series of new product launches. The Comcast-owned business will […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
Digitec Galaxus, the largest online retailer in Switzerland, is entering the entertainment market with a customised TV solution provided by Zattoo. The offering will be available on Apple iOS and […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
LFP Media has announced its streaming platform Ligue 1+ has exceeded one million subscribers, achieving the target initially set for the entire 2025/2026 season within the first month of competition. […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
ARTE is expanding its accessibility offering on its streaming platform arte.tv with the rollout of an enhanced version of MPEG-H Dialog+, a Fraunhofer IIS technology designed to improve speech intelligibility […]

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17-09-25, 00:21
FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) and its partners have conducted an enforcement operation addressing Irish retail outlets involved in providing access to illegal TV streaming services. FACT teams, together with […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
TV and video market intelligence specialist, Glance, has unveiled the latest iteration of NoTa, its global TV content tracking and insights platform. NoTa shows the performance of TV series across […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
British Airways has become the first advertiser to uses ITVs newly launched Dynamic Pause Ads. The custom adverts generated for users on ITVX when they pause on-demand content on connected […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF)k, has taken a 54% stake in MBC Group. According to a filing with the Saudi stock exchange (Tadawul), PIF acquired […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
QVC UK and Narrative Entertainment’s free-to-air network Great! have launched a collaboration to bring QVC UK content to connected TV audiences. QVC UK’s live shopping content will appear on Great […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
French communications regulator Arcom has put back a decision on the reallocation of the four Canal Plus Group pay-TV channels on digital terrestrial television. Canal left the TNT platform last […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
The UK’s major broadcasters have come together to call on the government to take action to safeguard the future of public service media. BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) has put forward a proposal for the deregulation of the broadcast of radio and television via terrestrial networks in Sweden. The regulator says […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
ITV Studios’ Zoo 55 has signed a new partnership with Spotify. This collaboration between production company and streaming platform will enable ITV Studios content to be accessible to Spotify users […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
ThinkAnalytics has announced the selection of its ThinkMediaAI to provide personalised recommendations to Dish TV India’s Watcho OTT platform. The ThinkMediaAI product suite includes content discovery, search, editorial curation, UX […]

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20-09-25, 01:10
New research suggests minor modifications can improve accessibility across IPTV platforms. The research, commissioned by Ofcom and conducted by the Digital Television Group (DTG) in collaboration with Goldsmiths’ i2 media […]

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23-09-25, 01:14
Commercial broadcaster ITV is looking back on 70 years of iconic ITV shows, moments, news and events with a 24/7 FAST Channel. Available through streaming platform ITVX, it will be […]

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23-09-25, 01:14
France’s Audiovisual and Digital Communication Regulatory Authority (Arcom) has agreed an amendment to the Disney+ service agreement originally concluded on December 9, 2021. The amendment follows agreements earlier this year […]

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23-09-25, 01:14
Television audiences in the Czech Republic are being shaped by two very different trends. According to the latest Atmedia Index research for the first half of 2025, prices for pay-TV […]

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23-09-25, 01:14
Mediapro Argentina is using TGI Sport technology to insert a different set of advertising partners onto the pitchside advertising hoardings during qualifying for South American teams for the 2026 World […]

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23-09-25, 01:14
Zattoo has become the new exclusive commercial partner for Paramount+ in Switzerland, further strengthening its position as a leading connected TV (CTV) advertising sales house in the market. According to […]

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23-09-25, 01:14
An elderly couple from Bavaria is standing trial in Landshut, accused of orchestrating a large-scale piracy scheme that allegedly defrauded pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland of more than €4.4 million. According […]

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23-09-25, 01:14
The Muziekkiosk television package, which already includes the Dutch channels TV Oranje, SchlagerTV, and NashvilleTV, has been expanded with Top 40 TV. The new channel, founded earlier this year by […]

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23-09-25, 01:14
Canal+ has announced its mandatory take Takeover Offer for the shares in MultiChoice Group it does not already own has now become unconditional. It follows the competition of all the […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
The Streaming Video Technology Alliance says it has been approached by the Ultra High Def Forum (UHDF) with a view to a merger. “Although the UHDF historically has been more […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
Backscreen used IBC2025 to highlight how broadcasters and pay-TV operators can win back younger audiences by adopting user interfaces inspired by TikTok and Instagram. Speaking in a Broadband TV News […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
RTVE’s La 1 UHD will feature as part of a new platform being launched by SES Satellite Ibérica in the next few weeks. The SES subsidiary is basing the platform […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
MSNBC has signed a multi-year agreement with Sky News as the network transitions to the MS NOW brand. The US news channel is being will be part of the new […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
HBO Max is expected to launch in Ukraine within the next few weeks. HBO content has previously been available as part of the Ukrainian streaming platform Megogo. Although a start […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
German sports network Sportdigital has secured the broadcast rights to the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL), expanding its football line-up with what is widely regarded as the strongest women’s league […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
The High Court in Dublin has ruled in favour of Virgin Media Wholesale Limited in a ten-year old case involving an undersea fibre-optic cable in the Irish Sea. The cable, […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
NPO says four channels will be discontinued and 80 jobs will be lost as part of its 2026 budget plans. The Dutch public broadcaster says that international channel BVN will […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
South African customers to Disney+ will gain access to ESPN And ESPN 2 Africa linear channels from 1 October. Fans will have access to the two 24-hour linear ESPN channels […]

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26-09-25, 01:46
Teleste says its making “significant advancements” in its supply chain to support expansion in North America. Teleste has its own manufacturing in Littoinen and Forssa in Finland, but as also […]

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29-09-25, 01:51
RTVE and FORTA have formally announced the launch of the Spanish DVB-I Pilot that will perform technical evaluations of the DVB-I standard. The pilot comes out of the framework of […]

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29-09-25, 01:51
Redge Technologies and Adspective have formed a strategic partnership that brings Adspective’s AI infrastructure to Redge Media. It will enable advanced in-content advertising and shoppable video commerce features for media […]

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29-09-25, 01:51
Netflix is to cover the Opening Day game between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants next year as part of a new three-year contract that begins with the […]

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29-09-25, 01:51
France Télévisions is to introduce dedicated advertising windows on France 2, France 3, and France 5 in Belgium. The French public broadcaster has established a partnership with RMB, RTBF’s advertising […]

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29-09-25, 01:51
Members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) will vote in November on Israel’s continued participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna next year. Austrian newspaper Kronen Zeitung first reported […]

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29-09-25, 01:51
STV has announced plans to cut around 60 roles, representing about 10% of its workforce as part of a cost savings programme. The Scottish broadcaster aims to save around £3 […]

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29-09-25, 01:51
RDK celebrated a major milestone at this year’s IBC, with more than 200 million devices now shipped globally, alongside the launch of its latest video software release, RDK 7. Speaking […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
TiVo has released its Q2 2025 Video Trends Report, showing continued consumer appetite for video services despite rising costs. The study highlights that the average number of services used by […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
The Swedish government is preparing legislation that would make it an offence for consumers to use illegal IPTV services, extending current rules that primarily target distributors. According to Swedish press […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
Fubo shareholders have approved the company’s planned business combination with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV, first announced in January. The transaction, still subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
AudienceProject has launched a direct integration with Netflix, enabling advertisers in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain to measure Netflix campaigns across all devices within its AudienceReport platform. The […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
CityFibre has reported its rate of customer connections almost doubled in the third quarter of 2025, hitting 108,000 compared to 58,000 in Q2 – a new record for the UK’s […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
Paris-based UI specialist Dotscreen was at IBC2025 to unveil four new industry partnerships, strengthening its position in the video streaming app market. Speaking to Broadband TV News editor Julian Clover, Vincent […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
Channel 4 has secured exclusive free-to-air rights to the Boat Race in a five-year deal starting in 2026. The agreement covers both the Men’s and Women’s races and includes the […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
ITV Studios has announced a series of senior appointments to boost its Data & Insights and Business Development divisions under Tom Clark, EVP, Global Sales & Commercial Strategy. The moves […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
ITV has renewed its deal to show exclusive, free-to-air coverage of UK horse racing, extending its rights through to the end of 2030. The new four-year agreement, starting in 2027, […]

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02-10-25, 01:53
Germany’s public broadcasters have taken the lead over commercial streaming rivals, according to the latest ARD/ZDF media usage study. The survey shows that the streaming platforms of ARD, ZDF, ARTE […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
Thai authorities have closed one of the country’s most prominent pirate IPTV networks following raids in Bangkok and Nonthaburi. The Department of Special Investigation (DSI), supported by the Alliance for […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
Canal+ has confirmed the new management team for its African operations following the integration of MultiChoice Group into the French pay-TV operator’s business. Calvo Mawela, outgoing CEO of MultiChoice, has […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
NBCUniversal and Google have avoided a blackout on YouTube TV after striking a multi-year carriage agreement covering the broadcaster’s full network portfolio and extending to its Peacock streaming service. Talks […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
Disney+ is retire the Star hub across many international markets – including the UK – and replace it with Hulu.  While the move is primarily cosmetic it also signals a […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
Amazon has introduced its new Vega OS platform, marking the beginning of a shift away from Android-based Fire OS on Fire TV hardware. The first device to feature Vega OS […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
Synamedia has expanded its Iris advanced advertising team with the appointment of two senior executives. Chris Le May joins as Director of Advanced Advertising. He brings over 25 years’ experience in […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
Deutsche Telekom has appointed Alexander Jenbar as the new head of technology at its German division Telekom Deutschland. He will take up the role on 1 November 2025, succeeding Abdu […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
Channel 4 has recorded its biggest-ever streaming day, with 6.9 million views on Tuesday 30 September. The figure surpasses the broadcaster’s previous high of 6.4 million views set in October 2024. According […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
Everyone TV has launched a new advertising campaign for Freely, the broadband-delivered free-to-air service backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. The 30-second spot, titled This, That., […]

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05-10-25, 02:01
Disney+ will add the ESPN Africa linear channels to its South African service from 2 October 2025, at no extra cost to subscribers. The move will give customers access to ESPN and […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
Irdeto used IBC 2025 to pitch a joined-up anti-piracy and personalisation stack aimed at live sport, alongside integrations to speed operator rollouts. Lisa Spencer, VP of Marketing, told Broadband TV […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
Alpha Networks has been appointed an official global reseller of Cleeng Pro, expanding a partnership that now counts France-based OTT wellness platform Le Tigre Yoga as the first joint customer. […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
Deutsche Telekom has strengthened its position in the German sports broadcasting market by securing the live TV broadcast rights to all matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and the […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
Telefónica Deutschland has confirmed that Chief Executive Officer Markus Haas is set to leave the company, with the Supervisory Board launching a search for his successor. In a statement, the […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
Travelxp has extended its reach in the Baltics through a new distribution deal with Cgates, one of Lithuania’s leading TV platforms. From September 1, 2025, Cgates subscribers can watch Travelxp […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
Qvest, a global consultancy and systems integrator for the media and entertainment industry, has reinforced its European leadership team with the appointment of two new Principals. Klaus Böhm joins as […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
TG4 has secured a €5.4 million uplift in its 2026 exchequer grant following Tuesday’s Budget, a 9% increase that brings the Irish-language broadcaster’s total state funding next year to €65.4 […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
Warner Bros. Discovery is increasing subscription prices for its HBO Max and Max streaming services in several European markets this year as it looks to align the platform’s pricing with […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
ITV Studios has partnered with British space media company Sen to launch Space Live, a continuous 4K live stream from orbit that will be available to ITVX users across the UK from 15 […]

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08-10-25, 02:28
Roku has expanded its free streaming offer in the UK with the launch of over 40 new Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels, now available through The Roku Channel and […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
US media company Paramount is preparing a major withdrawal from the linear television market, with multiple MTV channels across Europe set to close at the end of 2025. According to […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
The 16th Plugfest and HbbTV Testing Event concluded today at Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin after five days of intensive interoperability testing. Organised by Deutsche TV-Plattform (DTVP) and Digital Television Group […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
Telenet has launched a redesigned TV menu aimed at helping viewers better navigate the expanding universe of live TV, streaming apps and local programming. Customers will see a new “For […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
SoftAtHome has strengthened it’s collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies to accelerate operator rollouts of prpl-based broadband solutions on both sides of the Atlantic. Both companies hold strategic roles within the prpl […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
Stingray has expanded its partnership with Roku, bringing seven of its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to Roku devices in the UK. The line-up spans music and ambient experiences […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
Channel 4 was the UK’s fastest-growing major streaming service in September, posting its highest-ever viewing week and day while also leading the commercial market among younger audiences. According to BARB data, Channel […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
Thema, the Canal+ Group company specialising in channel and content distribution, is adopting a new name: Canal+ Distribution. The rebrand aligns the unit more closely with its parent and, according to […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
German media group ProSiebenSat.1 has announced the appointment of Michael Eifler and Simone Sole as new members of its Supervisory Board, following changes in the company’s ownership structure. Both Eifler […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
Media Press Group has taken a 50% share in DataTV, Italy’s largest provider of TV and streaming metadata, in a strategic alliance aimed at strengthening services for Italian broadcasters, streamers […]

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11-10-25, 02:32
Netflix is expanding its interactive entertainment offering with a new collection of party games that can be played directly on TV, using smartphones as controllers. Launching ahead of the US holiday season that […]

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14-10-25, 02:39
Titan OS has struck a UK deal to sell Tubi’s pre-roll and mid-roll ad inventory across connected TV, giving the Barcelona-based platform exclusive access to the streamer’s premium AVOD slots. […]

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14-10-25, 02:39
Paramount Global, newly merged with Skydance Media, has made an approach to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). According to Bloomberg, which first reported the story, the initial US $20 per share bid has already […]

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14-10-25, 02:39
TF1 Group has acquired exclusive French broadcast rights to the new Nations Championship, the international rugby competition set to debut in 2026. Under a new multi-year agreement with Six Nations Rugby, TF1 will air […]

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14-10-25, 02:39
Italian authorities have intensified their clampdown on illegal IPTV use, with DAZN, Sky Italia, and Serie A preparing to seek compensation from thousands of viewers identified during recent anti-piracy operations. More than 2,000 users have now […]

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14-10-25, 02:39
Netflix has celebrated its tenth anniversary in Italy with the announcement of a new partnership with Fondazione Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (CSC), Europe’s oldest film school, supporting the reopening of the historic Cinema […]

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14-10-25, 02:39
Swiss telco Sunrise has launched an AI-based voice search function for its TV platform, becoming the first TV provider in Switzerland to offer such a feature. Called SuperSearch, the new […]

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14-10-25, 02:39
AudienceProject has appointed Oliver Hülse as Managing Director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as the audience measurement company strengthens its presence in the DACH region. Based in Hamburg, Hülse will work with […]

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14-10-25, 02:39
Canal+ has confirmed it will move ahead with the compulsory acquisition of the remaining shares in MultiChoice Group after securing 94.39% of the South African pay-TV operator through its mandatory tender […]

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14-10-25, 02:39
Global free ad-supported streaming network wedotv has partnered with ZDF Studios to create and distribute a FAST Channel featuring South African drama series Legacy. ZDF Studios, the commercial subsidiary of […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
CNN will launch a new All Access subscription tier in the United States on 28 October, priced at $6.99/month (€6.00) or $69.99/year (€60.30), with an introductory annual offer of $41.99 […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
Canal+ reported 9-month revenue of €4.61 billion, up 1.2% organically excluding the newly consolidated MultiChoice (€78 million for its 11 days under the Paris umbrella), with management stressing that all […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
The BBC has published results from its largest audience consultation to date, saying the 872,701 responses will inform planning as the government’s Charter Review gets underway. Headline findings point to […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
EE, Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree each secured 800 MHz in the 26 GHz band and 1 GHz in the 40 GHz band in Ofcom’s principal-stage auction for 5G capacity. […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
Police investigators entered United Group’s Belgrade headquarters this week to collect business documents on behalf of the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office. It follows a complaint filed by the company’s Serbia […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
Onet.pl has begun carrying BBC News Polska content under a new syndication agreement with the BBC World Service, adding text and video to the Onet homepage and a dedicated BBC […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
Zattoo has added three new FAST Channels to its line-up, further expanding its free ad-supported streaming TV offering across Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The newcomers include the seasonal pop-up channel […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
České Radiokomunikace (CRA) has launched the third phase of its 5G Broadcast trials in Prague, aiming to validate reception on commercially available smartphones and tablets . The year-long tests transmit […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
Altice France has turned down a joint €17 billion approach for SFR from Orange, Bouygues Telecom and Iliad. The proposal, lodged on 14 October, envisaged carving up most of SFR […]

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17-10-25, 02:44
Samsung TV Plus is partnering with Spotify to debut The Ringer’s first FAST channel, offering a curated, always-on line-up of the publisher’s video podcasts subscription-free on Samsung TV Plus. Unveiled […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
DAZN has appointed SMC as its exclusive first reseller across the Middle East and North Africa, a move the company says will strengthen its regional commercial push. Under the partnership, […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
MultiChoice’s SuperSport will carry up to three Ligue 1 McDonald’s matches each weekend in English across DStv, DStv Stream and GOtv in English and Portuguese-speaking markets, via Canal+’s rights partnership. […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
Apple has struck a five-year deal with Formula 1 to carry every race exclusively on Apple TV in the United States from next year (2026), covering practice, qualifying, Sprint sessions […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
Fondazione Milano Cortina has awarded exclusive continental European media rights for the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), excluding Italy and the UK. At […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
SF Studios has launched SF Studios Classics, a YouTube channel opening up the company’s archive to a wider audience with a rolling slate of restored classics. The channel, which went […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
Apple and NBCUniversal will launch a joint Apple TV and Peacock subscription in the United States on October 20, offering a single monthly price and cross-promotion inside both apps. It’s […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
Ofcom has ruled that BBC documentary Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone breached Rule 2.2 of the Broadcasting Code after failing to disclose that the narrator’s father held a role […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
Virgin Media O2 has begun offering free upgrades to its WiFi Hub 5 for select customers currently using Hub 3 and Hub 4 routers, with “thousands” to be switched before […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
The HbbTV Association has unveiled the programme and speaker line-up for the 13th HbbTV Symposium and Awards, set to take place on 12-13 November 2025 in Istanbul. Co-hosted with Turkish […]

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20-10-25, 06:59
Austrian TV platform simpliTV has rebranded to simpli, signalling its transition from a traditional television service to a fully integrated entertainment platform combining broadcast and streaming. With a new name, […]

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23-10-25, 07:17
  The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) says its age ratings are the most recognised and trusted by UK parents using streaming services, ahead of Ofcom’s forthcoming Video-on-Demand (VOD) […]

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23-10-25, 07:17
German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has launched its streaming service RTL+ as an independent add-on channel on Amazon Prime Video. The move allows Amazon customers in Germany and Austria to access […]

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23-10-25, 07:17
Netflix says its leveraging GenAI to improve the quality of its recommendations and content discovery features. The streamer is currently beta testing a conversational search experience that allows subscribers to […]

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