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20-04-2024 until 27-04-2024
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Entertainment OS 1.3 comes to Sky Glass and Sky Stream in May
Sky is introducing a series of new updates to its Entertainment OS operating system on Sky Glass and Sky Stream. New features on Entertainment OS 1.2 include a personalised recommendation […]
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Netflix will no longer report quarterly subscriber numbers
As Netflix subscriptions receive a boost from accounts that were previously shared, the streamer has confirmed plans to cease the reporting of exactly how many subscribers it has. Global subscriptions […]
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Plex Now boast world’s largest FAST Channel line-up
Plex says its offer of FAST channels is now over 1,000 with a total of 1,112 available across 180 countries. More than 800 free FAST channels are streamed in the […]
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TV3 migrates from on-prem servers to AWS Cloud with Redge
Redge Technologies has worked with TV3 to transition the Baltic broadcaster from on-premises servers to AWS Cloud. TV3 is the leading media group operating across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. It […]
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Sony in discussions to join Apollo’s Paramount bid
Sony Pictures Entertainment is in talks to join Apollo Global Management as part of its bid for Paramount Global. The private equity firm has bid $26 billion for the movie […]
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Bundesliga suspends TV rights auction after DAZN complaint
The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has put the auction for domestic rights of the Bundesliga’s domestic broadcast rights on hold after a bidder complained of unfair treatment. The Bundesliga is […]
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20-04-2024 until 27-04-2024
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EBU report shows free-TV sport worth €4.9 billion to European economy
A report commissioned by the EBU has calculated that the economic impact of public service media (PSM) sports broadcasting contributed €4.9 billion to Europe’s GDP and supported over 60,000 jobs […]
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19-04-2024 until 26-04-2024
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ProSiebenSat.1 to launch Joyn in Switzerland
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 is launching a Swiss version of its streaming platform Joyn in June 2024. Like in Germany and Austria, Joyn will offer films, series and shows on […]
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19-04-2024 until 26-04-2024
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Canal buys 3.7 million more shares in MultiChoice
Canal Plus Group has said it has purchased an additional 3.7 million shares in MultiChoice to take its holding in the South African broadcaster to 40.83%. Last week the Vivendi […]
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19-04-2024 until 26-04-2024
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Viaplay launches as add-on Prime Video channel in the US
The Viaplay channel is now available as an-add on subscription on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels in the United States. Following a 7-day free trial, subscribers will pay $5.99 a month […]
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DAZN extends LaLiga live broadcast rights in Italy and Portugal
DAZN has renewed its exclusive broadcasting rights with LaLiga in Italy and Portugal, guaranteeing coverage all matches from the Spanish competition. The new contract will run to the end of […]
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Comcast brings NOW brand to the US
NOW, the pay-as-you-go brand originally launched by Sky in the UK market, is now extending to the United States. Comcast says NOW is “a new brand of quality, low-cost Internet, […]
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Virgin Media Partners with PubMatic for FAST advertising
PubMatic is to provide advertising inventory for Virgin Media’s new FAST channel service. The operator currently has a 15 channel offer with more slated to launch later this year. David […]
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BBC Nordic marks year of growth
BBC Studios says its enhanced linear channel, BBC Nordic has seen its ratings grow by 86% over the last six months. The channel, launched on 17 April 2023, has achieved […]
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19-04-2024 until 26-04-2024
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ARTE.tv available on Roku in Germany, France and the UK
European arts channel ARTE.tv has been added to Roku’s TV streaming platform in the UK, Germany and France. Several hundred hours of content is now available in English, Spanish, French, […]
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19-04-2024 until 26-04-2024
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Polish audiences fall at the first sign of Spring
Polish audiences spent less time in front of the small screen in March as the first month of spring brought in a spell of warm weather. Viewers spent an average […]
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18-04-2024 until 25-04-2024
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Matthias Hahn joins Tennis Channel as General Manager DACH
Tennis Channel has appointed Matthias Hahn as General Manager of German-language platforms, marking the US network’s first Europe-based executive. In his new role, Hahn will build a local executive team […]
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18-04-2024 until 25-04-2024
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Narrative expands into Ireland with GREAT! FAST channels
Narrative is launching its GREAT! Brand into Ireland with the debut of four new FAST channels. The movie and entertainment channels, GREAT! Movies and GREAT! Romance, have made their debut […]
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18-04-2024 until 25-04-2024
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Vantiva ships 22 million Android TV boxes
Vantiva’s market share of set-top boxes powered by Android TV has reached 25%. The manufacturer, spun out of Technicolor and is now part-owned by Commscope, has announced its sold 22 […]
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Netflix included in Vodafone Spain convergent package
Vodafone Spain has launched a new package for customers taking a combination of its mobile and broadband packages. New and existing customers subscribing to a ‘yu Mobile + Fiber’ raye […]
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18-04-2024 until 25-04-2024
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Slovak Telekom & T-Mobile Czech Republic upgrade video streaming services with 24i
Two of 24i’s long-standing customers have upgraded their OTT apps. Deutsche Telekom-owned Slovak Telekom and T-Mobile Czech Republic have added new value-added content libraries, including synthetic channels, and streamlined the […]
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18-04-2024 until 25-04-2024
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nexfibre reaches 1 million premises milestone
nexfibre says it has made more progress than any other fibre network after reaching 1 million premises in just 14 months. The Liberty Global-Telefónica project, which is also being backed […]
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18-04-2024 until 25-04-2024
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Virgin improves in Ofcom telecoms and pay-TV complaints list
Virgin Media remains the most complained-about broadband, landline and pay-TV provider in the UK. However, in figures that cover the period from October to December last year, the operator saw […]
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First look at Warner Bros. Discovery’s rooftop studio
With 100 days to go before the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery is revealing a first-look at its rooftop studio which will be used to broadcast the Olympics […]
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17-04-2024 until 24-04-2024
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QVC renews Astra capacity for German channels
SES Germany and teleshopping broadcaster QVC are extending their long-standing partnership. With the new agreement, QVC has secured satellite capacity on the Astra position 19.2° East for its channels QVC […]
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17-04-2024 until 24-04-2024
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NBCUniversal launches personalised broadcast experience
NBCUniversal has launched new “personalised broadcast experiences” over the NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) system. The application, which automatically launches when viewers tune into a NextGen TV terrestrial channel, is now […]
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17-04-2024 until 24-04-2024
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EFL upgrades broadcast experience from new season
IMG will deliver a major upgrade to coverage of the English Football League (EFL) for the next five seasons. The EFL is committing to an increased audio-visual production which will […]
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WISI initiates insolvency under self-administration
German communications technology provider WISI Communications has initiated insolvency proceedings for restructuring under self-administration. WISI cites the “current drastic slump in incoming orders, particularly in the area of network equipment […]
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17-04-2024 until 24-04-2024
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ANGA COM releases details of Innovation Stage
ANGA COM says its Innovation Stage will return for a second year following its debut in 2024. The Innovation Stage will be located in Hall 7 with free access for […]
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17-04-2024 until 24-04-2024
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Disney+ buys Europa League Rights in Sweden and Denmark
Disney+ has made its first foray into the European sports market with the acquisition of rights to the UEFA Europa League and Conference League competitions in Sweden and Denmark. It’s […]
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16-04-2024 until 23-04-2024
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ORS appoints Sarah Hackforth as Head of International Sales
Sarah Hackforth has been in charge of international sales of streaming solutions at Austrian technical services provider ORS since the beginning of the year. With the move, ORS is driving […]
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TCL launches television production studio
TCLtv+ has announced plans to enter original content production with the launch of TCLtv+ Studios. The Hong Kong-based company follows other hardware manufacturers including Apple and Roku who are producing […]
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Netflix available in 6 A1 Group territories
A1 has confirmed the rollout of Netflix in six territories in Central and East Europe. It follows last year’s signing of a multi-year partnership between the Vienna-based business and the […]
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3.6 million households watching FTA satellite in Italy
The percentage of Italian television households watching via a free-to-air satellite receiver now stands at 14.8%. According to data from Auditel 3,630,125 households, a potential audience of 8,880,347, have access […]
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NFL supercharges streaming in the US
The Super Bowl has helped to grow Paramount+’s overall monthly viewer base by 22% in the six months to February 2024, according to new consumer research from Ampere Analysis. The […]
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Roku admits further subscriber data breach
Roku is to introduce two factor authentication to its login process after it emerged a second security breach had resulted in 576,000 additional accounts being compromised. It follows the admission […]
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Ofcom brings in new rules to improve access services on streaming platforms
Ofcom has announced changes to its Access Services Code to improve the accessibility of TV and on-demand programmes for audiences. Access services include subtitles, signing and audio description. They’re designed […]
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Sandbox launches FAST kids channel in UK and Ireland
Sandbox Group has launched a new free ad-supported (FAST) channel on Netgem TV. PlayKids TV will be distributed in the UK and Ireland through Netgem’s ISP partners including TalkTalk TV, […]
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16-04-2024 until 23-04-2024
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German real estate entrepreneur takes over münchen.tv
German local TV channels münchen.tv and tv.ingolstadt have changed hands. Munich real estate entrepreneur Professor Dr Max Schlereth is the new owner of both channels by taking over all shares […]
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MFE secures bank support for potential €4bn ProSiebenSat.1 bid
Italian broadcast group MFE-MediaForEurope held talks in recent months with various banks ready to fund a potential bid for German media company ProSiebenSat.1. The funds secured from the banks would […]
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13-04-2024 until 20-04-2024
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EBU promotes Liz Corbin to Director of News
The EBU has announced the promotion of EBU Deputy Media Director/Head of News to Director of News. Corbin joined the EBU in January 2020, having worked for the BBC across […]
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Young people behind Channel 4 streaming growth
Channel 4 recorded its biggest ever month of streaming in March as viewing climbed 40% year-on-year to 6.9 billion viewer minutes, boosted by growth from young viewers and three true […]
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ITV Drama has best start to year since 2018
ITV Drama has had its best start to the year for six years with the top four performing brand new original dramas in 2024 all coming exclusively from ITV. In […]
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Vectra to carry Eurosport Olympic pop-up channels
Eurosport’s Olympic pop-up channels will be available to subscribers of the Polish operator Vectra. Eurosport’s seven HD and one 4K pop-up channel will provide sports enthusiasts with the opportunity to […]
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Alex Kay-Jelski appointed Director of BBC Sport
The Editor-in-Chief of The Athletic Alex Kay-Jelski has been named as the new Director of BBC Sport. Kay-Jelski will represent the BBC with external bodies and rights holders, and be […]
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Showtime to withdraw standalone app on April 30
Showtime will no longer have a dedicated streaming service as of April 30. The 9 year-old streaming service is being rolled into Paramount+, which is currently running a week-long free […]
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NAGRA and Eluvio integrate foresenic watermarking into live events
NAGRA and Eluvio have announced the commercial launch of the industry’s first integration of NAGRA NexGuard forensic watermarking for secure, just-in-time, ultra-low latency live streaming via decentralized networking using the […]
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