BritBox, the SVoD service created by UK PSBs the BBC and ITV, has agreed distribution deals bringing the service to Samsung TVs, Freeview Play and YouView, reaching millions of homes across the UK. A partnership has been confirmed with Samsung, which will see the BritBox app hosted on Samsung Tizen TVs from launch onwards. “We […]
Altice Portugal has warned that “the conditions have not been met” in the migration schedule of the DTT service from the 700 MHz band, as established in the National Roadmap. The DTT network operator also said that “it cannot be held responsible” for any delays for the migration or for any problems related to “information […]
Sky Italia has informed its subscribers that, as of October 1st, it will cease distribution of five channels from broadcasters Fox, National Geographic and Disney. The channels to be axed are Fox Animation, Fox Comedy and Nat Geo People (part of the Sky TV package), as well as the Disney XD and Disney in English […]
BT has appointed Andy Haworth in the newly created role of Managing Director of Sports Rights and Commercial, managing BT’s growing sports rights and commercial business. At the same time, Cindy Varga has been appointed as Managing Director of Strategy and Transformation for the Consumer Division. Haworth’s role has been created to spearhead BT’s renewed […]
FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, as previously reported, is firmly in favour of seeking the C-Band Alliance (CBA) freeing up 300 MHz of satellite spectrum for relocation for 5G usage over the US. Speaking at the National Press Club in Washington DC this week he stated that the US needs 300 MHz of C-band spectrum freed […]
Netflix will reveal its Q3 results on October 16th and most analysts expect disappointments in its subscriber numbers and revenues. Indeed, one investment bank (Credit Suisse) in a note to clients sounded alarm bells on September 25th after slashing its forecasts to a potential “below guidance”. The bank’s note said: “While July and the first […]
Ottawa-based satellite operator Telesat is to raise $500 million (US) of new debt, in Senior Notes due for repayment in 2027. The intention is to use the cash to pay off similar borrowings (but with an interest rate of 8.875 per cent) and with the new borrowing at lower rates. Telesat, in a statement, says […]
In advance of ATSC-3.0 IP-enabled broadcast transmission in 2020, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) has announced NEXTGEN TV as the go-to-market name for the television technology. In coordination with broadcasting companies, device manufacturers and standards engineers at CTA’s Technology & Standards Fall Forum, the association also unveiled the NEXTGEN TV logo for devices meeting newly […]
BIA Advisory Services has expanded its US advertising forecasts to include local OTT advertising. Presenting at TVB Forward 2019, the firm estimates that 2019 will generate $857 million (€783.6bn) in OTT revenue, increasing nearly 148 per cent to $2.13 billion by 2024. “OTT offers a considerable opportunity for broadcasters to grow revenue,” said Tom Buono, […]
Lionsgate has announced that Jeffrey A. Hirsch has signed a new long-term deal as President and Chief Executive Officer of Starz. As CEO, Hirsch will shape the overall business and programming strategy for Starz and oversee the continued evolution and expansion of the Starz premium subscription platform around the world. Hirsch joined Starz four years […]