Inverleigh, a global player in the production and distribution of premium sport content, has partnered with Alchimie Dynamic Digital Distribution in enhancing its digital presence on OTT platforms. Keeping in line with Alchimie’s expertise in video monetisation and its strategy of providing “fans” with bespoke thematic content, the deal is structured around 4 high potential […]
The BBC must broadcast more original UK programmes under new rules set out by broadcasting regulator Ofcom designed to ensure the broadcaster offers high-quality, distinctive programmes for its entire audience. Viewers have told Ofcom that programmes made in the UK are important to them. Original content can also help the BBC meet duties under its […]
A user on news aggregation website Reddit, claiming to be an Amazon engineer, has kickstarted a rumour that Amazon Prime Video will soon be launching on Apple TV, possibly even as soon as October 26th. The alleged employee claims that the app has been ready for months but has been delayed because of “a lot […]
Netflix is the most positively talked-about brand among UK millennials, data from YouGov BrandIndex reveals. The streaming service has topped YouGov’s rankings, which considers which brands 18-34 year-olds have discussed with friends in favourable terms. In a list dominated
Moving to consolidate its presence in the Middle East, Eutelsat has acquired Noorsat, one of the leading satellite service providers in the Middle East, from Bahrain’s Orbit Holding Group, in a deal valued at $75 million (€63.4m). Established in 2004, Noorsat is the premier distributor of Eutelsat capacity in the Middle East, serving blue-chip customers […]
French OTT and VoD platform Molotov is now streaming 1080p and 4K content across multiple devices, including 2017 Samsung Smart TVs, Apple TV 4K, Nvidia Shield, Sony Bravia UHD TVs, Chromecast Ultra and Android compatible devices. The 1080p capability is available for around 15 channels and is exclusive to subscribers who pay for at least […]
The FT reports that satellite operator ViaSat of California will sue Inmarsat over what ViaSat describes as “blatant misuse of [satellite] spectrum, which must stop now”. UK regulator Ofcom this week granted Inmarsat a licence to operate its system. ViaCom already has legal actions in Germany, Belgium, Italy as well as with the European Court […]
Samsung Electronics has confirmed that Vice Chairman Oh-Hyun Kwon plans to resign as the company’s head of the Device Solutions Business and will not seek re-election as a member of the Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Board when his term ends in March, 2018. Kwon will also resign as the CEO of […]
The National Association of Broadcasters – the premier advocacy association for America’s broadcasters – has defended the future adoption and potential of the ATSC 3.0 ‘Next Gen TV’ broadcast transmission standard following comments by FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel, who criticised the current proposal for voluntary adoption of the standard, suggesting that the Commission should take […]
Amazon has suspended Roy Price head of Amazon Studios who is accused of sexually harassing Isa Hackett, the producer of one its best-known show, The Man in the High Castle. Amazon announced that Price had been placed on an immediate leave of absence, while it investigated the allegations. Price has yet to comment. In light […]