Advanced Television

Aintree, Cheltenham festivals boost horseracing TV audiences

The Randox Grand National Festival and the Cheltenham Festival has brought unprecedented interest in horseracing from audiences stuck at home, according to Racecourse Media Group (RMG), which described the last few weeks as a “watershed” period for the sport. With most of the nation at home due to lockdown restrictions, which had resulted in the […]

April 22, 2021

Vevo on VIDAA-powered smart TVs

Music video network Vevo has partnered with smart TV operating system VIDAA to launch the Vevo app on VIDAA-powered smart TVs, including models by Hisense and Toshiba. The app launch further solidifies Vevo’s competitive stance in the marketplace as Vevo grows its connected TV (CTV) and OTT footprint. The new Vevo app provides millions of […]

April 22, 2021

Zig Zag creates Southgate doc for YouTube Originals

Zig Zag productions will deliver the Raise Your Game with Gareth Southgate documentary in June as part of YouTube’s Originals series, ahead of the rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament. This feature documentary will provide an insight into the life of the current England manager. A line-up of YouTube creators – including ChrisMD, SV2, Yung Filly, and […]

April 22, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Ho joins WarnerMedia Kids APAC

WarnerMedia has appointed Christopher Ho as Senior Director of Kids Networks, overseeing Cartoon Network and Boomerang networks in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Korea. Responsibilities for this new role primarily include programming and multi-platform operations, as well as the content direction for the region’s channel brands. Also part of his remit are digital and […]

April 22, 2021

Survey: Accessibility could boost women’s football viewing

A survey of more than 5,000 football fans, to understand their viewing habits and interest levels when it comes to women’s professional league football, carried out by sports footwear specialist RunRepeat, suggests that if it is easily accessible on TV, the viewership could increase by 300 per cent-350 per cent. Interestingly, male football fans are […]

April 22, 2021

ECA appoints Al-Khelaifi as CEO

The European Club Association (ECA) Executive Board has appointed Nasser Al-Khelaifi (Chairman & CEO of Paris Saint-Germain) as the new Chairman of the ECA, body directly representing the independent football clubs at European level. In addition, Michael Gerlinger (Director Legal Affairs, Human Resources and Institutional Relations at FC Bayern München) has been appointed 1st Vice-Chairman […]

April 22, 2021

Professional Fighters League signs new broadcasting deals

The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the MMA league, has announced expanded global broadcast coverage for its 2021 season, which will feature an immersive experience for fans around the world. To showcase the first MMA league to present the sport in a true season format, PFL has added two new premium media networks in key territories, […]

April 22, 2021

Sky Arts orders Noel Gallagher performance

As music lovers eagerly await the return of gigs and festivals, Sky Arts has announced a raft of new programmes dedicated to the UK music scene which will bring a number of iconic musicians into living rooms, including Noel Gallagher, The Who, Chrissie Hynde and Paul Weller. The new original commissions are: Noel Gallagher – […]

April 22, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Minim, Irdeto expand Trusted Home platform in Europe

Zoom Telephonics, doing business as Minim, a creator of innovative connectivity products, and Irdeto, a specialist in digital platform and cybersecurity, have announced the expansion of the AI-driven Trusted Home platform with new data centres in Amsterdam and Moscow. The expansion will deliver faster AI-driven services and improved reliability for Trusted Home, developed by Minim […]

April 22, 2021

Sky News Arabia starts training academy

Sky News Arabia is launching a training academy to encourage the next generation of Arab talent. Sky News Arabia Academy says it will feature a range of specialised training courses aimed at individuals taking their first steps in media, while also providing a platform for established professionals and corporates looking to sharpen their skills and […]

April 22, 2021By Chris Forrester