Pay-radio service SiriusXM says that 2019 delivered almost 1 million subscribers over and above its 34 million subs-target for last year. Consequently, the radio broadcaster is raising its own guidance for 2020. SiriusXM doesn’t reveal its full financial numbers for 2019 until February 4th, but has told the market that its total paid subscriber base […]
Eutelsat Communications has requested Moody’s Investors Service to withdraw all of its ratings on the satellite Group. This decision was made in the context of the Group’s ongoing cost rationalisation, says the company. Eutelsat’s shares are listed on the Paris bourse. Eutelsat is still rated by Standard & Poors (S&P Global Ratings BBB-/stable outlook1) and […]
OneWeb, which will launch its first major batch of 30 satellites on Februay 7th, has linked with UK-based SatixFy to add a digital technology pathway payload that will include a full digital payload into OneWeb’s launch schedule during 2021. This new technology will pave the way for satellites with a higher level of flexibility to […]
DAZN, the sports streaming service, has announced that Julian Skeels has joined as VP Product Acquisition, Retention and Payments. In this role, Skeels will be leading the definition and execution of the membership experience – ensuring DAZN creates authentic, long-term relationships with its customers. Skeels joins DAZN from Amazon Prime Video, where he was responsible […]
Consultancy company umlaut (formerly P3) and connect, the international telecommunication test magazine for consumers, have named EE as the ‘Best In Test’ operator in the UK. EE is the overall winner in the umlaut connect Mobile Benchmark in the UK for 2019. Vodafone ranks second with the most improved score since the 2018 benchmark, O2 […]
‘Stronger Together’ was the theme at the event held In Dhaka on January 14th where ZEE5, the global video streaming platform for South Asians and beyond, shared its plans for Bangladesh and the rollout of various initiatives that underscore its commitment to drive growth in the market through strong local collaboration. Among the multiple announcements […]
Following its successful premiere in the US, E4 has announced it will be bringing the female caped crusader to UK screens after acquiring the new Warner Bros TV series, Batwoman. Starring Ruby Rose (Orange is the New Black) as the DC Super Hero, the series will be coming to E4 later in 2020 in a […]
Amazon Studios has announced the first group of series regulars set to star in the new Amazon Original series based on stories from the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Newly revealed cast members including Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, […]
Siemens has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Ghana to address the country’s energy and infrastructure challenges, while contributing to the Governments growth and development agenda of creating high quality jobs and enhancing the vocational skills of Ghana’s youth. The MoU was signed by Siemens and the Ghana Grid Company Limited […]
BBC Studios has announced that Lorna Watson (Watson & Oliver) is set to star in a new detective series for BritBox North America, The Sister Boniface Mysteries. Set in 1960s rural England, this series of light-hearted murder mysteries follows the investigations of Sister Boniface, Bride of Christ, vintner, and Crime Scene Investigator. The ten-part drama […]