The acquisition of Intelsat by SES has been cleared by Federal law enforcement officials. However, this clearance does not yet apply to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The clearance comes from Team Telecom – which comprises officials from the Departments of Defence, Justice and Homeland Security, plus other US agencies. The decision comes with some […]
London Tube users can now stay connected via high-speed 4G and 5G on new sections of the network as Transport for London (TfL) and Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) complete further installation works to expand mobile coverage on the network. Mobile coverage has been expanded along the Northern line with the tunnelled section between Balham and South Wimbledon […]
Sport1 Medien, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Highlight Communications AG, has successfully completed the sale of its subsidiary Plazamedia to DMC Production. As part of the transaction, DMC Production has acquired 100 per cent of the company’s shares. Plazamedia is a provider of content solutions for the sports and entertainment industry. The company delivers full-service offerings […]
Starlink can start operating over India. Elon Musk’s Starlink has been given approval by India agency IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) to start services. In June, Starlink was provided with a licence by the government to launch GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) services, VSAT Services and ISP Category-A under unified […]
In 2024, people in the EU widely used the internet for cultural purposes. The most common activity was watching TV or videos online, reported by 79 per cent of internet users, according to data from Eurostat. This was followed by reading online news sites, newspapers or news magazines (70 per cent), listening to or downloading […]
Samsung Ads, the advertising arm of Samsung Electronics’ media division, has promoted Lauren Barnett to Head of UK Sales. In her new role, Barnett will lead the UK sales team, leveraging Samsung’s data capabilities to unlock new opportunities for brands and agencies. The move comes as Samsung Ads strengthens its proposition in the advertising market, becoming […]
Samba TV, a provider of AI-driven media intelligence, has released its 2025 State of Diversity on TV report, offering a view of the representation gaps still plaguing the television and advertising industries. The report reveals a concerning 5 per cent year-over-year decline in non-white cast members in top television programming, along with stark under-representation of […]
Sky is relaunching its VIP loyalty programme, saying it will offer over 3 million rewards and experiences for customers across the UK this year. Available to all Sky customers via the My Sky app, the revamped Sky VIP programme offers more perks than ever before – from weekly treats, to shopping savings, sports rewards and […]
5’s Milkshake has commissioned new preschool series, Move It, Milkshakers! from Doc Hearts, alongside two additional seasons of the factual entertainment format, Animal Care Club from Daisybeck Studios. Both titles are slated to premiere in 2026 as part of Milkshake’s continued investment in UK-produced content for young audiences. Move It, Milkshakers! (26 x 10’) is […]
Encompass Digital Media hsa announced that it has been delivering a complex global services project for DAZN, the sports streaming platform, in support of its coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. By delivering a seamless experience across linear broadcast and OTT platforms, Encompass supports live and on-demand viewing across multiple regions through playout, […]