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Sky Atlantic now live on Virgin TV

The Sky Atlantic channel is now available to Virgin TV customers at no extra cost. All new and existing Virgin TV 360 and Stream box customers with Sky Entertainment channels (Sky Comedy, Sky Witness, Sky One) can access popular Sky Atlantic programming on channel 111. The new, first announced in February, brings an array of […]

April 1, 2026By Nik Roseveare

France: FTA still most-watched TV service

Online video platforms, driven by YouTube, have established themselves as major entry points in French media consumption, but FTA television and radio retain a significant role. According to the latest Arcom study on the Q1 2026 audio-video trends in the country, FTA television remains the most consumed video service despite the competitive pressure, even among […]

April 1, 2026From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Bankers lined up for SpaceX IPO

SpaceX has reportedly appointed a group of 21 banks to handle its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). The lead bookrunner banks are reported by Bloomberg to include Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of America and Citigroup. The other unnamed banks will include national banks for what the project which has the code name ‘Project […]

April 1, 2026By Chris Forrester

UKTV appoints Newman as Chief Commercial Officer

UKTV has announced that Jonathan Newman stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer, alongside continuing wider BBC Studios responsibilities. Additionally, David Swetman has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of Content Partnerships & Sales (UK/Ireland), UKTV and BBC Studios. Newman (pictured), who recently played a key role in securing a deal […]

April 1, 2026

Italy: WWE now live on Netflix

WWE content is now streaming live in Italy, exclusively on Netflix. Prior to this, WWE programming was available on Discovery+ and DMAX, and via the standalone WWE Network in the country. RAW, Smackdown, NXT (the weekly shows) and all WWE Premium Live Events – beginning with the upcoming WrestleMania 42, live from midnight (Italian timezone) […]

April 1, 2026By Nik Roseveare

DAZN launches Playmakers influencer initiative

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced the launch of its new global influencer initiative, DAZN Playmakers – a programme designed to create a network of the next generation of sports storytellers and give fans access to additional sports content. DAZN Playmakers seeks to establish a global community of creators who share a passion for […]

April 1, 2026

Roku launches Howdy mobile app in US

Roku has announced that Howdy, its SVoD service, has launched a mobile app in the US. The app is available immediately on the iOS App Store and Google Play, offering a seamless viewing experience with on-the-go access to Howdy’s library of content. “At a time when most things are getting more expensive, Howdy is designed to make premium, […]

April 1, 2026

Tingry named Canal+ Chief data & AI Officer

Anne Laure Tingry has been appointed Chief data & AI (artificial intelligence) Officer at Canal+, reporting to Maxime Saada, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Canal+, and joins the group’s Executive Committee. As the global media and entertainment group steps up its focus on artificial intelligence, Tingry will be responsible for leading Canal+’s […]

April 1, 2026

Data: SpaceX takes 97% of US launch activity

Analysts at Bryce Tech have examined launch activity around the planet during Q4 2025. Bryce says that during the three-month period SpaceX had a 97 per cent market share of the US market and 83 per cent globally. China came a very distant second with 8 per cent of global launches, and Russia took 4 […]

April 1, 2026By Chris Forrester

ITV News unveils un-broadcast footage of Princess Diana

A new episode of the ITV News digital-first history brand Reporting History, published today (April 1st), has shared previously un-broadcast footage of Princess Diana’s trip to Angola in January 1997, in support of a worldwide ban on the use of landmines. Starring Steve Scott, the Africa Correspondent for ITV News at the time, the episode […]

April 1, 2026