Babylon Berlin has surpassed the one-million viewership mark in Germany, ranking #2 among the most successful series starts of all times on Sky Germany, only beaten by Game of Thrones. The Roaring-Twenties show, produced by X-Filme, ARD Degeto, Sky and Beta Film, debuted last week and has been watched via linear and catch-up service by […]
MetaGeek, a provider of Wi-Fi visualisation and troubleshooting solutions, has announced the launch of inSSIDer Technician, a platform solution which allows communication service providers a better way to deploy, troubleshoot, and optimise wireless networks. “High performance Wi-Fi has become a key source of differentiation for service providers, but has also created significant operational challenges. Ensuring […]
A new type of fan has emerged on Netflix, and they’re racing to be the first to finish shows such as Stranger Things, House of Cards, Fuller House and more. According to Netflix, streaming fast is a new status symbol. Netflix suggests that it has changed the way the world engages with stories – viewers […]
The FreeWheel Council for Premium Video has launched its The State of Unified Video: Today and Tomorrow report calling for a new cross-platform measurement solution for the premium video industry. The report – based on a research study with business intelligence specialists Advertiser Perceptions – questioned brand marketers, creative agencies and media agencies and looked […]
Viacom International Media Networks Italia will launch the Spike channel in Italy on October 22nd. The free-to-air general entertainment channel, primarily targeting a male adult audience (25-54 years), will be available nationally on DTT channel 49. The programme schedule will be based on three pillars – Action, Entertainment and Reality – realised through movies, TV […]
MTG has completed the sale of its Baltic broadcasting businesses to Providence Equity Partners for a total cash consideration of €100 million. The transaction is based on an Enterprise Value of €115 million. The sale will result in a preliminary net capital gain, realised in the Q4 results, of approximately SEK 580 million. All items […]
The booming Chinese market is set to ensure that 5G is quicker out of the starting blocks than any previous mobile technology, according to CCS Insight’s 5G forecast, published today. The forecast predicts that 5G connections will reach 1 billion worldwide in mid-2023, taking less time than 4G to reach this milestone. As early as […]
Discovery Communications’ Eurosport and Snap have agreed a strategic advertising and content partnership for the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang 2018, bringing Snapchatters across Europe Olympic Games action through several types of professionally curated content on Snap’s Discover platform. This partnership marks the first time that Snap has committed to a European, multi-language deal for […]
Global news agency Ruptly has announced the launch of its video streaming platform which offers global live events with the ability to broadcast directly to social media. The new platform – Ruptly Live – gives anyone the chance to stream professional live video content from around the world, allowing broadcasters and vloggers alike, to stream […]
International satellite and media services provider Arqiva is partnering with FOX Networks Group (FNG) Asia to deliver a 4K content stream of the 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship – the first time FNG Asia has streamed 4K content to viewers across the region. Arqiva will provide its streaming services for the remaining four races […]