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Deutsche Telekom raises guidance

Deutsche Telekom says it “remains on course for success” following strong Q1 figures, and has consequently raised its full year guidance. In the first quarter of 2025, total revenue increased by 6.5 per cent against the prior-year period to €29.8 billion. Service revenues grew by 6.3 per cent to €25.billion. Adjusted EBITDA AL grew 7.9 […]

May 15, 2025

RTL Belgium joins ACE

RTL Belgium, the largest media company serving French-speaking Belgium, has joined antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), fortifying the fight against copyright infringement in Europe. As Belgium continues to face significant challenges related to online piracy and the rise of illegal IPTV services, joining ACE enables RTL to unite forces with global […]

May 15, 2025By Colin Mann

Record-breaking Q1 for BBC Sounds

RAJAR figures show how audiences consumed audio content from the BBC during the first quarter of 2025, both live and on-demand. According to the latest figures for the period, 31.4 million people tuned in each week for live output across BBC’s radio stations, with a share of 43.1 per cent. Audiences chose to start their […]

May 15, 2025

AST SpaceMobile looks to raise $500m

AST SpaceMobile has issued a prospectus with the aim of raising a half-billion dollars. AST says it will sell fresh shares in the company. It is using B. Riley Securities, Barclays Capital, BofA Securities, Cantor Fitzgerald, Deutsche Bank, Roth Capital Partners, Scotia Capital (USA), UBS Securities and William Blair & Co will act as sales […]

May 15, 2025By Chris Forrester

Data: Heart becomes UK’s #1 radio brand

Global’s Heart has become the UK’s most popular radio brand, reaching 13.4 million listeners every week, overtaking Radio 2 for the first time, according to RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research Limited). Global delivered a strong set of Q1 2025 figures, with a record 27.3 per cent of all radio listening, and more than 29 million people […]

May 15, 2025

Fairground Entertainment raises $4m in seed round

Fairground Entertainment, a new studio and streaming distribution service focused exclusively on AI-generated content, has raised a $4 million (€3.58m) seed round from a syndicate of investors led by Viant Technology. Fairground will roll out its first wave of original feature-length programming in Q3, developed in collaboration with a cohort of creators using advanced AI […]

May 15, 2025

Eutelsat partners with Rotana, Vestel on targeted ads

Satellite operator Eutelsat is working withRotana Media Services and Vestel to develop geographic-based targeted advertising for satellite TV channels. Building on the success of its Sat.tv service, which has delivered enhancements to the end-user’s content discovery and viewing experience of FTA television, Eutelsat is now focusing on solutions to boost the advertising revenues that underpin […]

May 15, 2025

BBC Studios launches Bluey Dancealongs

BBC Studios has announced the launch of a new Bluey digital series called Bluey Dancealongs, featuring Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer, Dianne Buswell. Filmed at the Bluey’s World interactive experience in Brisbane, Australia, the digital-exclusive series is available on the Official Bluey YouTube, Bluey.tv and Bluey social channels. Bluey Dancealongs sees Australian professional dancer Buswell […]

May 15, 2025By Nik Roseveare

LG Streaming Week campaign returns for 2025

LG Electronics (LG) is bringing the LG Streaming Week campaign with more offers. Running from May 19th to June 30th, LG Smart TV owners in 42 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia can access a range of free and discounted streaming content through partnerships with a number content providers. Eligible devices include […]

May 15, 2025

ESPN taps IMG licensing

IMG Licensing has been appointed as ESPN’s exclusive global licensing agency, with the iconic sports brand looking to expand its consumer products and experiences portfolio. Through this collaboration, IMG Licensing will work with ESPN to develop strategic brand extensions and experiences across key categories, including sporting goods, equipment, apparel collaborations, location-based entertainment, tailgating, consumer package […]

May 15, 2025