Findings from research firm Ampere Analysis’s Consumer Barometer suggest that UK SVoD audiences are now level with Broadcaster Video on Demand (BVoD) for the first time as all age groups report a rise in On Demand viewing time. Ampere’s consumer data for Q3 2020 shows that SVoD viewing remains high in the UK even after […]
A study finds that TV is the medium most likely to help brands appear high-quality, successful and popular in the eyes of consumers. The study, Signalling Success, was conducted by research agency house51, commissioned by Thinkbox, the marketing body for commercial TV in the UK. Its findings are based on a quantitative study of 3,600 […]
After ten years of working together in the Tower Productions joint venture, All3Media and BBC Studios have jointly agreed not to extend the current term of the cooperation beyond December 31st 2020. The decision to exit from the joint venture is a result of BBC Studios new strategic positioning in the market and internationally, driven […]
Orange Spain has added a new channel to its UHD offering; Eurosport 4K. Fibre optic subscribers equipped with a 4K TV and a STB Orange TV WHD81 or a 4K Android TV will be able to watch the channel on slot 102. Eurosport airs a host of top sporting events including Grand Slam tennis, Grand […]
Sling TV, the US pay-TV streaming service, has beta launched its new Watch Party feature which enables customers to connect with friends and family in remote locations via video and chat while streaming their favourite programming together. “We know that for so many, it’s not just about what you are watching, it’s who you are […]
OneWeb’s bankruptcy court heard this week that the company’s unsecured creditors will drop their $1.6 billion claim, and instead adopt a mediated global settlement. OneWeb has asked its bankruptcy court for permission to modify various disclosures which would reflect the new settlement which reflects the decision of the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors. OneWeb had […]
Reed Midem has announced that CEO Paul Zilk will step down from his role at the global business event organiser. He will be succeeded by Michel Filzi, who is President/CEO of sibling company Reed Expositions France. The change will become effective from October 1st. “We are grateful to Paul for his leadership and success in […]
The Great British Bake Off attracted an average audience of 6.9 million viewers and a 32 per cent audience share with the first episode of its new season on September 23rd – making it the show’s biggest ever overnight launch audience to date on Channel 4. Bake Off’s series 11 debut is Channel 4’s biggest […]
Eutelsat Communications and Ovzon have entered into a long-term agreement for the provision of satellite control services following a competitive bidding process involving all major satellite operators. Under the agreement, Eutelsat will ensure the control of Ovzon-3, the first satellite procured by Ovzon, over its full operational life. The agreement reinforces a long-standing cooperation between […]
In-Flight communications and broadband business, Gogo, says its directors have adopted a tax-efficient ‘Rights Plan’ to utilise and take its net operating loss forward. Gogo, which is in the process of selling its Commercial Aviation division to Intelsat for $400 million, says as at December 31st last year it had approximately $580 million of federal […]