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SES commits to MEO ‘next-gen’ MEO Sphere

Luxembourg-based satellite operator, now the world’s biggest player in the sector, used the Novaspace Paris World Space Business Week to announce an expansion of its Mid-Earth orbiting fleet. Adel Al-Saleh, CEO, SES, told delegates that despite it only being 2 months since the integration with Intelsat, and considerable progress was being made in terms of […]

September 16, 2025By Chris Forrester

WSBW panel: ‘Video DTH in decline’

The Novaspace World Space Business Week kicked off in Paris but the news for video DTH confirms that the sector is in decline. Telesat’s CEO Dan Goldberg told delegates that people are watching more and more video, but it’s streaming and TikTok. “Unfortunately, they’re not watching so much satellite TV. It has been steady decline, […]

September 16, 2025By Chris Forrester

Ofcom consults on NGSO licensing

UK comms regulator Ofcom has opened a consultation on proposals to revise and improve the way it licenses non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) systems. NGSO systems use satellites to provide services such as broadband to individuals, businesses, and other organisations, particularly in remote areas. Ofcom introduced the current process for licensing NGSO systems in 2021 with […]

September 16, 2025By Colin Mann

Netflix: Over 41m watch Canelo vs Crawford

In a career-defining performance, Terence Crawford defeated Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez by unanimous decision after 12 rounds on September 14th, to win the undisputed Super Middleweight Championship, in an event streamed globally on Netflix, The main fight scored an estimated average minute audience (AMA) of 36.6 million live+SD viewers from opening to closing bell, reports VideoAmp […]

September 16, 2025

Research: Video game TV adaptations significantly boost players

TV adaptations of video games are proving to be rocket fuel for player numbers. Research from Ampere Analysis reveals that screen spin-offs drive average player growth of almost 140 per cent – far higher than uplift from game-based activations alone. Prime Video’s Fallout series that launched in April 2024 saw the franchise’s monthly active users […]

September 16, 2025

Ergen explains “cash rich” future plans

EchoStar co-founder Charlie Ergen appeared at the Novaspace Paris World Space Business Week (WSBW) and, along with EchoStar CEO Hamid Akhavan, explained his strategy for delegates. “We are going to be an asset-light, growth company,” Akhavan told a press conference at WSBW. “That’s the forced pivot that we had to make by disposing of our […]

September 16, 2025By Chris Forrester

Street Cars 101 Media joins FAST Channels TV

Street Cars 101 Media, the powerhouse behind Street Cars 101 TV and the Street Car Talk Podcast, has announced its official entry into the Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) market through a new partnership with FAST Channels TV. With this launch, Street Cars 101 TV and the Street Car Talk Podcast will now reach a […]

September 16, 2025

ProSiebenSat.1 downgrades outlook for FY 2025

Citing “an evaluation of current business and forecast data on the expected business development in the Entertainment segment for the second half of 2025”, the Executive Board of German broadcasting group ProSiebenSat.1 Media has adjusted the outlook for the financial year 2025. “The macroeconomic environment in the German-speaking region continues to be characterised by considerable […]

September 16, 2025

Satellite D2D the hot topic at WSBW event

The Novaspace World Space Business Week event in Paris heard an expert panel talk about their Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite plans. Scott Wisniewski, President of AST SpaceMobile, told delegates that the stage his D2D business was now at was to move to revenue generation using its partnerships with the likes of Vodafone, Verizon and AT&T. AST […]

September 16, 2025By Chris Forrester

IBC 2025 attracts 44,000 visitors

IBC 2025 brought the world’s media, entertainment and technology community together in Amsterdam in a period of rapid transformation for the industry, uniting global players, disruptors and innovators. With 43,858 visitors, IBC’s show floor, stages and conference featured over 1,300 exhibitors and over 600 speakers showcasing new technologies, debating industry transformation, and building the relationships that will […]

September 16, 2025