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Sportradar expands partnership with NBC Sports

Sportradar has announced a multi-year agreement with NBC Sports Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) to enhance the NBA viewing experience through real-time, broadcast solutions that enhance live game coverage. NBC Sports Regional Networks will leverage Sportradar’s NBA Advanced Data and GameFrame across live NBA game broadcasts during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 NBA seasons. The agreement supports […]

February 9, 2026

Finland’s ReOrbit wants satellite constellation

Helsinki-based satellite builder ReOrbit has linked with Google in a partnership to build a ‘Space Cloud’ which is designed to transport data on orbit but in a highly-secure system. ReOrbit will use Google’s Cloud expertise in data management to build on the growing demand for orbital computing but in a highly secure environment. “Space Cloud […]

February 9, 2026By Chris Forrester

Canada: 16m watch Winter Games Opening Ceremony

Canadians turned out in large numbers across all CBC/Radio-Canada platforms for the kickoff of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on February 6th. Some 16 million viewers in Canada tuned in to CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of the Opening Ceremony on CBC and Radio-Canada networks and broadcast partners TSN, Sportsnet and RDS, with an additional 1.1 million streams […]

February 9, 2026

Telenor IoT surpasses 30m connected units

Telenor IoT, a specialist in cellular IoT connectivity, has reported it now has more than 30 million connected units deployed worldwide. This achievement reflects Telenor IoT’s continued commitment to innovation, customer success, expanded partnerships, and global expansion. Over the past year, Telenor IoT says it has accelerated its growth “through strategic initiatives, reinforcing its position […]

February 9, 2026

8 Lions, Lupus Films partner on YouTube distribution

8 Lions Entertainment, the specialist digital studio focused on scaling IP on YouTube, has partnered with Lupus Films, a UK independent animation studio, to launch, manage and grow the global YouTube presence of preschool animated series The Hive. 8 Lions will oversee YouTube distribution strategy, channel launch and management, audience development, localisation, and long-term optimisation […]

February 9, 2026

BMW, Viasat showcase direct-to-car connection

Satellite operator Viasat is using its global coverage to demonstrate direct-to-car connectivity. The demo could also show the future of connectivity from a vehicle. An event in Sacramento, California, hosted by the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA), showcased a BMW with the ability to make a voice call over satellite via the car using a Viasat […]

February 9, 2026

BBC licence fee increasing for 2026/27

The annual cost of a TV licence will rise to £180 (€207) from April 1st as required by the 2022 Licence Fee Settlement, in line with inflation. The increase follows the methodology of calculating the licence fee in line with the consumer price index (CPI) until the end of the BBC Charter Period. The licene […]

February 6, 2026By Colin Mann

Spain: DAZN scores 2026 FIFA World Cup rights

DAZN has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup on pay-TV in Spain. The sports streaming platform will become the only service in the country to show all matches of the tournament in full. “DAZN, the leading global sports entertainment platform, will exclusively distribute the GRUP MEDIAPRO channel on pay […]

February 6, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Analysis: 2026 Super Bowl ads potentially best yet

System1, the Creative Effectiveness Platform, has revealed which Super Bowl LX US audiences are enjoying the most so far, and which have the greatest potential to drive long-term growth and profit. Early audience testing reveals ads from the NFL, Budweiser, Ring, Dove, and Pepsi ranking highest, sparking strong positive emotional responses. The top-performing campaigns share […]

February 6, 2026

STV Player achieves monthly streaming record

STV Player, the Scottish BVoD service, has reported an all‑time monthly record of 16.4 million streams in January 2026, half a million more streams than the previous record of 15.9 million set in November 2024. The record performance has been attributed to strong network content and a mix of popular archive and acquired titles. Helping […]

February 6, 2026