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Lumine buys Synamedia video net business

Lumine Group, the global software acquirer, is buying Synamedia’s video network business. On completion, this will mark Canada based Lumine’s sixteenth corporate carve-out transaction. Headquartered in the UK, Synamedia is a provider of video software solutions helping operators, broadcasters and media companies transform how video is delivered, experienced and monetised. “The Synamedia Video Network business […]

June 3, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Cheshire confirmed as Ofcom chair

As widely expected, Sir Ian Cheshire has been announced as Chair of media regulator Ofcom, following a pre-appointment hearing with the Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee. In taking on the role, Cheshire has committed to ensuring the regulator is guided by the experiences of those most exposed to online harms and translates that insight […]

June 3, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Canal+ lists on JSE

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has welcomed Canal+, the media and entertainment company, to its Main Board. “The secondary listing of Canal+ signals strong international confidence in South Africa’s capital markets and reinforces the JSE’s role as a conduit between global capital and African growth opportunities,” said a press statement, adding: “Canal+ enhances the JSE’s […]

June 3, 2026By Nik Roseveare

The Walking Dead FAST channel launching in UK

AMC Global Media UK has announced at SXSW London a dedicated FAST channel for The Walking Dead Universe (TWDU). Launching this June across a number of UK FAST platforms, the channel requires no subscription, allowing audiences to drop in and discover the iconic Walking Dead franchise without the need to sign up or search. The […]

June 3, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Report: YouTube overtakes Netflix in daily viewing time

Digital i has released its report, The YouTube Era: 2025 in Review, revealing continued growth in daily viewing on the Google-owned video portal, as well as a shift in consumption from mobile devices to TV screens, and how audience engagement compares with Netflix. The report identifies the demographics and markets powering YouTube’s growth; highlights the […]

June 3, 2026

Report: FAST goes mainstream

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has unveiled a new research report, The FAST Advantage, exploring how FAST is rapidly becoming a mainstream viewing behaviour across Europe, reshaping how audiences discover, engage with and access content. The findings from the report were presented by Cédric Dufour, CEO and President of Rakuten TV, at SXSW 2026 […]

June 3, 2026By Nik Roseveare

FCC opens AWS-3 spectrum auction

The FCC has opened the important AWS-3 auction of frequencies, the first spectrum auction in four years, with two rounds taking place on June 2nd. The AWS-3 auction offers 200 5G-grade spectrum licences in mostly local markets. The licence areas included in this auction are home to over 100 million consumers across 48 states, two […]

June 3, 2026By Chris Forrester

Europol claims major anti-piracy success

Criminal networks making millions from illegal access to premium sports broadcasts, film and television channels have been targeted in a major international operation coordinated by Bulgaria with Europol’s support. The seven-month operation resulted in 29 arrests, the dismantling of nine organised crime groups and the removal of over 27,000 illegal streaming URLs. Operation KRATOS 2 […]

June 3, 2026By Colin Mann

Research: Nordic fiction production down 30% YoY

The Nordic fiction production market contracted significantly in 2025. According to Mediavision’s latest Content Analysis, the number of new Nordic fiction series and film releases fell by 30 per cent. At the same time, global streaming services are becoming a cornerstone of the Nordic commissioning ecosystem, accounting for more than a third of all new […]

June 3, 2026

CMA imposes Google publisher AI opt-out

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has imposed a new conduct requirement for Google search, meaning it must take specific action under the UK’s digital markets competition regime. The requirement will secure a fairer deal for publishers and consumers and improve Google’s search services in the UK. The conduct requirement is imposed following the […]

June 3, 2026By Colin Mann

Netflix launches book-to-screen hub

Netflix has rolled out ‘Watch Your Favourite Books’ globally, a dedicated hub on the platform inspired by the vibrant book community and the popularity of its adaptations. “We’ve seen a real passion from fans around Netflix’s library of book adaptations,” commented Mansi Patel, Netflix’s Senior Director of  Product Merchandising. “Our team looked to celebrate that […]

June 3, 2026By Nik Roseveare
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