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MPs to quiz Culture Secretary

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold an evidence session on the work of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy MP is to appear in front of the CMS Committee for a regular accountability session on […]

September 9, 2025By Colin Mann

Magnite acquires streamr.ai

Magnite, the independent sell-side advertising company, has announced the acquisition of streamr.ai, a platform specialising in AI tools that make Connected Television (CTV) advertising accessible to Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs). Magnite will offer streamr.ai’s technology to its ecosystem partners working with SMBs, including agencies, retail media networks, publishers operating buyer marketplaces, and DSPs. The […]

September 9, 2025

iPlayer beta low latency trial enters next phase

The BBC has announced that it is expanding its low latency streaming trial on BBC iPlayer beta, increasing the number of supported devices and extending the testing period. This broadcaster says the next phase will allow it to measure more precisely how well low latency streaming performs outside of its lab and in people’s homes, […]

September 9, 2025

UK, Spain among top performers on August Netflix ISP Speed Index

During August 2025, 0.5 per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) saw an increase of 0.2 Mbps, 18 per cent stayed the same, 81 per cent decreased  0.2 Mbps, and 0.5 per cent went down 0.4 Mbps on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix […]

September 9, 2025

Channel 5’s Rose leaves for royal role

The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales has announced Sarah Rose as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rose will take up the role in February 2026. Rose joins The Royal Foundation from Paramount, where she has served as President of Channel 5 and UK Regional Lead. As Chief Executive Officer, she will […]

September 9, 2025

Minute Media acquires VideoVerse

Minute Media, a technology and sports content company, has announced its acquisition of VideoVerse. VideoVerse’s flagship product, Magnifi, an AI-driven SaaS technology platform, enables content owners and rights holders to automatically detect key moments, create highlights in real time, and distribute compelling short-form video content efficiently. With this acquisition, Minute Media says it plans to […]

September 9, 2025

LG adding Xbox, Zoom to ACP

LG Electronics is strengthening its position in the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) era with its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP). At the IAA Mobility 2025 event, LG hosted a press conference to share its vision for the future of mobility and announce new strategic partnerships. The conference featured key executives including Eun Seok-hyun, president of the […]

September 9, 2025

TNT Sports to air Asia Cup cricket in UK & Ireland

Every match of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 broadcast live and exclusively on TNT Sports and discovery+ in the UK and Ireland this September. The tournament, which starts today (September 9th) and concludes on September 28th, is a marquee event on the international cricket calendar. TNT Sports and its streaming home discovery+ will […]

September 9, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Unified Streaming powers ITV’s FAST channels

ITV, the British media and broadcasting company, is now using Unified Virtual Channel from Unified Streaming to stream its FAST channels. Unified Virtual Channel is a software-only solution that turns existing VoD assets, aka catalogue or archive content, into new live, linear streams. Mimicking the feel and familiarity of traditional broadcast television, the tech enables […]

September 9, 2025

Eutelsat renews BHS distribution

Eutelsat has announced the renewal of its partnership with BHS Telecommunications, a regional player in TV distribution and broadcast services in the MENA region. Under the new agreement, BHS will lease Ku-band capacity on the Eutelsat 7 West A satellite, located at the 7/8° West orbital position, the prime broadcast neighbourhood for the Middle East […]

September 9, 2025