The European Commission has unveiled its detailed plans to create a Digital Single Market, thereby delivering on one of its top priorities in recognition of the need to embrace the digital revolution and open up digital opportunities for people and businesses. According to the Commission, at present, barriers online mean citizens miss out on goods […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has welcomed the European Commission’s strategy to create a Digital Single Market (DSM) between European Union member states. For EBU Director General Ingrid Deltenre, the recognition of digital content as a key factor for a Digital Single Market is crucial, reflecting the dynamic relationship between content and networks: “Citizens must […]
Spanish households spent 6.3 per cent less on pay-TV in 2014 with an ARPU of €25.6 against €30 in 2013 and €29 in 2012. The latest figures from Ontsi, the Spanish Observatory of Telecommunications reveal that in the last quarter of 2014, households spent €253 million on pay-TV, down €159 million the same period last […]
Video chat software Skype’s name is so similar to the broadcaster Sky’s that the public could to be confused between the two, an EU court has ruled. The ruling prevents Microsoft from registering a trademark for Skype’s name and logo. The company intends to appeal against the decision. Judges at the General Court of the […]
As the TV and video market continues to evolve, recommendation and discovery solutions must dynamically respond to changing consumer patterns. Content recommendation systems must take in to account the full range of consumer experiences, as well as be informed by content business rules and financial goals in order to be successful. These are some of […]
On April 21st Sky revealed its quarterly numbers (group revenues up 5 per cent for the 9-months (at £8,453 million), and group EBITA up 20 per cent to £1,025 million). A fresh 21-page overview of Sky’s overall performance was issued May 6th by investment bank Jefferies, and saying that Sky’s growth drivers are in transition. […]
Walt Disney’s quarterly revenue was significantly lifted by the company’s TV networks business, as well as increased spending at its theme parks. Results for the quarter were also boosted by a continued surge in sales of toys and merchandise related to animated film Frozen. While the studio business failed to produce a hit as big […]
DirecTV’s usually reliable growth numbers for its Latin American divisions has shown slower growth in the quarter to March 31st. Its Sky Brazil market added just 41,000 net new subs for the quarter (although Gross additions were 589,000), and this is well down on last year’s net 109,000. The slower growth was also reflected in […]
Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc), fresh with the successful launch of its giant Thor-7 satellite on April 26th, has unveiled its Q1 numbers. Thor-7 will add considerable extra capacity to the TSBc fleet and is currently undergoing in-orbit testing. It will go to its final 1 deg West location next month, and enter commercial service in […]
Eutelsat has lined up more than 400 hours of capacity bookings (as of May 6th) on 4 of its satellites. The UK general election takes place on May 7th, although much of the coverage is expected to come on stream during the evening and overnight May 7th-8th when the actual vote counts are made and […]