Satellite operator O3b networks has closed a $460 million funding exercise, and has promptly ordered up a batch of eight more Ka-band satellites additional to its existing 12-craft constellation. Satellite operator SES, which already owns a 45 per cent stake in O3b, says it has also “participated” in the fresh funding round although declines to […]
Globo has secured broadcast rights in Brazil to the Olympics through 2032, the latest long-term, multi-games TV deal for the International Olympic Committee. The IOC said that Globo, Brazil’s dominant media company, was awarded the rights on a non-exclusive basis for free television and on an exclusive basis for subscription TV, Internet and mobile platforms. […]
Elon Musk-backed rocket launch company SpaceX is to fly again on (or around) December 19th. A static ground test of its engine systems is scheduled for December 16th and Musk, in a Tweet, said the full launch should take place “about 3 days later”. The launch is due to carry 11 mid-sized and long-delayed Orbcomm […]
Scripps Networks Interactive is launching a new business division to drive digital content innovation and advertising solutions. Scripps Lifestyle Studios is a full-service editorial unit that will spearhead the development of lifestyle experiences across multiple platforms including social media, apps, websites and third party digital media outlets. As well as working with teams within Scripps […]
Cable Europe and CTAM Europe have named Discovery Communications as the latest international content provider to join the trade bodies as Associate Member. The world’s number one pay-TV programmer now ranks alongside existing Associate Members Disney, HBO Europe and Viacom International Media Networks Northern Europe who have already taken up the trade associations’ enhanced membership […]
Nickelodeon has appointed Keith Dawkins the EVP of TeenNick and Nicktoons, where he will lead operations for the tween- and teen-targeted networks. Dawkins will continue to run the Nicktoons’ NickSports initiative as well as the multiplatform service The Splat. Dawkins, a former Fox News Channel producer, joined Nickelodeon in 2003 as VP and GM of […]
Christmas has come early for Italian pay-TV subscribers, as Mediaset Premium has launched a one-off offer with the goal of closing the year with 2 million subscribers (currently at 1.9 million). The pay-TV platform is offering a subscription package for the rock bottom price of €1 per month (previously €26), valid for 12 months. The […]
A Xerox State of Customer Service in 2015 survey reveals that almost half (49 per cent) of consumers believe that they will not have to pay for their media services by 2025 – regardless if they prefer traditional media (48 per cent) such as film, TV, music, radio, news and sports outlets established in the […]
UK viewers won’t be tied to the TV schedule this Christmas holiday, according to Ofcom research, which shows they are now using their TV gadgets more than any other major country. Ofcom research suggests that 70 per cent (31 million) of UK adults will watch TV using free-to-air catch-up services such as BBC iPlayer and […]
Ooyala, a Telstra subsidiary and specialist in video publishing, analytics and monetisation, has released its Q3 2015 Global Video Index, showing mobile video consumption in Europe hit 53 per cent of all online video plays in the region, surpassing the global trend of 45 per cent in Q3 2015. The trend indicates particular regions are […]