Consumer research from Leichtman Research Group (LRG) finds that 74 per cent of US TV households have at least one Internet-connected TV device, including connected Smart TVs, stand-alone streaming devices (such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV stick or set-top box, Chromecast, or Apple TV), connected video game systems, and/or connected Blu-ray players. This is a […]
United Group, South Eastern Europe’s leading telecoms and media business, has agreed to acquire Tele2 Croatia for an enterprise value of €220 million. The transaction is expected to close before the end of 2019 and is subject to regulatory approvals. This marks the first transaction since international investment firm BC Partners’ March 2019 acquisition of […]
London-based speciality satellite operator Avanti Communications has reported its revenues for the first quarter (to March 31st) were $14.3 million (€12.8m), with an EBITDA of $4.6 million. The operator ended the quarter with cash in hand of $16.3 million. Avanti has a contracted backlog of $164.3 million, and has recently secured a $55 million extra […]
Blockgraph, an initiative spearheaded by FreeWheel, a Comcast Company, and its industry partners, has released a whitepaper entitled ‘Building the Future of Data Driven TV: The Quest to Create a Safe Identity Layer for the Industry’, exploring the current approaches for data sharing in the TV industry. The paper offers practical advice for companies moving […]
In-flight aviation broadband specialist Gogo says it will build a 5G network. In a statement it said: “The new air-to-ground (ATG) network will be designed for use on business aviation aircraft, commercial regional jets and smaller mainline jets operating within the contiguous United States and Canada. Gogo expects the network to be available for business […]
LG has started sales of what it says is the world’s first 8K OLED TV (model 88Z9) with pre-orders for the 88-inch set starting this week in South Korea. Availability in key markets of North America and Europe will follow in the third quarter of the year. The TV employs an advanced panel with over […]
Promptlink Communications, a provider of software applications for the management and testing of broadband networks and equipment, has announced the launch of Network NoiseHawk. Utilising a patent-pending algorithm to analyse PNM and SNMP polling data, Network NoiseHawk accurately pinpoints network noise and easily displays it for cable operators and their technicians, allowing for quick correction […]
A timely note from media analysts at Deutsche Bank questioned moves by some commercial broadcasters and, in particular, Mediaset’s purchase of a 9.6 per cent “friendly” stake in Germany’s ProSiebenSat1. The public rationale from Mediaset said: “It is in this spirit of collaboration and shared vision that Mediaset, the leader in Italy and Spain, has […]
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and TikTok, the short video platform, have launched a new campaign in India to celebrate the ongoing NBA Finals. The TikTok campaign includes a contest called #DuetWithNBA and will engage with existing fans on the platform for the entire duration of the 2019 NBA Finals between Golden State Warriors and […]
IABM has announced the line-up for its newly formed DACH Members’ Council. The formation of the new Council was driven by the result of the recent EMEA Members’ Council elections. So positive was the response in terms of the number of candidates and companies wanting to get involved, it was clear that an additional Members’ […]