07-05-2024 until 14-05-2024
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ARD/ZDF plan joint open-source streaming OS
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF want to put their streaming services on a uniform technical basis through a joint operating system (OS). The plan will be realised through the […]
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Eutelsat considers sale of ground network
Eutelsat has confirmed its “analysing options” on partnering with external infrastructure invesrors in its ground network. It followed market speculation on the matter. “At this time this analysis is preliminary […]
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Mediavision: 3 million SVOD subs shared in the Nordics
Efforts to reduce the amount of sharing of SVOD subscriptions in the Nordics are only having a minimal effect in the Nordics. Estimates by the Stockholm-based consultancy Mediavision put the […]
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04-05-2024 until 11-05-2024
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Teleste anticipating “difficult” first quarter
Teleste says the first quarter of 2024 was two-fold with turnover decreasing but relative profitability improved. “The outlook for the whole year is still overshadowed by market uncertainty, and we […]
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Hisense 2024 TV range first to include Freely
Hisense has given details of its 2024 range of television displays that feature the new PSB streaming platform Freely. In common with most major manufacturers, Hisense is using Mini LED […]
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Date for Canal to take control of Multichoice extended
The completion date of the Canal Plus Group’s takeover of MultiChoice has been extended. In a note to shareholders, MultiChoice said the date for posting the ‘Combined Circular’ had been […]
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DAZN secures Formula 1 rights in Portugal
DAZN will show Formula 1 to its subscribers in Portugal for at least three seasons from 2025. The package includes all sessions from each round and also includes broadcasts of […]
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Sony leads $26bn bid for Paramount Global
Sony and Apollo Global Management have put in a $26 billion all cash bid for Paramount Global. Under the plan, Sony would be the majority shareholder, with Apollo ceding control […]
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03-05-2024 until 10-05-2024
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Apple TV+ attracts new subscribers as Prime Video faces ad uncertainty
AppleTV+ was the fastest growing major SVOD service in the first quarter, according to Kantar’s latest Entertainment on Demand (EoD) data. In terms of percentage subscriber growth, Netflix had a […]
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Zattoo deploys the Bitmovin Player
Internet TV provider Zattoo has deployed the Bitmovin Player to elevate its audience’s viewing experience by delivering high-quality video streams to a broad range of devices. Since Zattoo deployed the […]
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Disney channels launch on waipu.tv
The Walt Disney Company Germany and the German internet TV provider waipu.tv have signed a distribution agreement for free-TV, pay-TV and catch-up content. The three TV channels operated by Disney […]
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Liberty Global “on track’ despite subscriber losses
Liberty Global first quarter results are all about investment and value for shareholders. Liberty said it was “on track” to meet its 2024 financial targets as it prepares to implement […]
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‘First-among-equals’ status keeps Netflix in front
Netflix is maintaining significant advantages over its competitors with a ‘first-among-equals’ strategy that has given it direct access to subscribers and avoid revenue shares with platforms such as Apple or […]
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White Paper: Why Wi-Fi 7 is critical for ISPs in the gigabit+ era
Today, consumers are increasingly using bandwidth-intensive and latency-sensitive workloads, such as 4K and 8K streaming, online gaming, and AR/VR applications. As a result, Internet Service Providers must update their networks […]
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Roku and The Trade Desk Announce new data partnership
Roku has announced plans for a new data-driven TV streaming partnership with The Trade Desk, the largest independent global advertising technology leader, to supply advertisers with better planning, buying, and […]
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03-05-2024 until 10-05-2024
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Giro d’Italia begins summer of cycling on WBD Sports
Coverage of the Giro d’Italia will be seen across Europe and the United States on Eurosport, Max and discovery+. The platforms will be the only place to watch all 21 […]
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03-05-2024 until 10-05-2024
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European Commission approval for Slovakia DTT compensation plan
The European Commission has given approval to plans by Slovakia to compensate transmission company Towercom for the costs of releasing frequencies in the 700MHz band. The compensation is designed to […]
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New 5G Broadcast trial to launch in Germany
German media authority MSA has put out a tender for a pilot project for the distribution of TV channels in 5G Broadcast in the city of Halle. The media authority […]
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02-05-2024 until 09-05-2024
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Ted Sarandos, Alex Mahon, Tim Davie to headline RTS London 2024 Convention
Registration is open for the RTS London 2024 Convention (17 September 2024). The Convention is titled The Next Episode: Keeping Our Creative Edge and will focus on how the UK […]
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02-05-2024 until 09-05-2024
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Virgin Media TV adds 11 new FAST channels
Virgin Media O2 is adding a selection of 11 new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels to its TV service. They’ll be automatically added to Virgin TV 360, Stream and […]
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02-05-2024 until 09-05-2024
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International launch for TF1+ confirmed
TF1 has confirmed plans to extend its recently launched streaming service into additional markets. The French commercial broadcaster says TF1+ got off to “a very good start”. In the first […]
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02-05-2024 until 09-05-2024
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Advertising move gives Amazon revenue boost
Amazon recorded $11.82 billion in advertising revenue for the first quarter of 2024 following the launch of regular commercial spots on Amazon Prime Video. Advertising sales were up 24% year-on-year, […]
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Discovery branded channels dropped from Fubo
Fubo says its been unable to renew a carriage agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) meaning Discovery, HGTV, Food Network and TLC are no longer available from the US streaming […]
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02-05-2024 until 09-05-2024
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Barb issues invitation to tender for new data fusion initiative
Barb has issued an invitation to tender for the next stage of its audience measurement service, which aims to extend Barb’s integration of big data and panel data. For many […]
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01-05-2024 until 08-05-2024
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SES to acquire Intelsat in €2.8 billion transaction
SES is to buy its satellite operator rival Intelsat ending months of speculation. The Luxembourg company will pay €2.8 billion for 100% of the equity in Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l. Adel […]
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Nigerian competition tribunal puts MultiChoice price increase on hold
Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has told MultiChoice Nigeria that it can’t go-ahead price increases for its DStv and GOtv packages. The order, brought by consumer rights activist Festus […]
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Viaplay Group secures Formula 1 rights in the Netherlands and the Nordics
Viaplay Group has secured the rights to Formula 1 motorsport in six of its markets through to the end of the 2029 season. Every practice and qualifying session, F1 Sprint […]
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01-05-2024 until 08-05-2024
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Team of three to replace Paramount CEO Bob Bakish
Three executives will take on the role of CEO of Paramount Global as the Paramount+ owner continues to hold talks with David Ellison’s Skydance Media about a merger. Paramount confirmed […]
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01-05-2024 until 08-05-2024
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Broadpeak to power targeted advertising on new TF1+
Broadpeak has confirmed its powering targeted ad insertion on the new TF1+ streaming service with the broadpeak.io Dynamic Ad Insertion service. TF1+ is the first live addressable TV service that […]
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DAZN prepared to take legal action in DFL dispute
DAZN is threatening legal action against Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), the governing body of the Bundesliga, over the allocation of rights for the 2025-26 to 2028-29 seasons. The streaming services […]
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Mainstream Media selects Dubformer AI to cut localisation costs
German broadcaster Mainstream Media has completed 240 minutes of voiceover by leveraging Dubformer’s AI technology. As a result of the project, the company cut localisation costs by more than 45% […]
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ProSiebenSat.1 shareholders reject split-up at AGM
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 will not be split up. The proposal by its largest investor MFE-MediaForEurope did not get the required majority at today’s AGM in Munich. According to MFE’s […]
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