Virginia-based Lynk Global and Smart Communications are expanding their direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity tests to Northern Coastal municipalities of Burgos, Bangui, and Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte – areas facing the West Philippine Sea. Lynk has also filed with the FCC for permission to start testing its transmissions over the Czech Republic. Burgos, as an example, […]
Comscore, a specialist in measuring and analysing consumer behaviours, and Yahoo DSP have announced a partnership to enhance political advertising effectiveness in the US across Connected TV (CTV) with the launch of Proximic Political Audiences. The partnership is designed to support political activation partners, including MiQ’s dedicated political division, enabling agencies and campaigns to operationalise […]
Creative production company After Party Studios and social media star KSI have announced they will produce Race To The Top, a documentary series chronicling KSI’s move into English football ownership with Dagenham & Redbridge football club. It will initially debut on KSI’s YouTube channel this summer, reaching his 17 million subscribers worldwide and promoted across […]
ComReg, Ireland’s Commission for Communications Regulation, has published the results of its 2025 Mobile Consumer Experience Survey. The survey results show the importance that Irish consumers place on their mobile phone service. Handset ownership is almost universal across the country, and of those with a handset, 93 per cent own a smartphone. Most users own […]
ITV, the UK FTA commercial broadcaster, has posted its full year for 2025 – beating expectations as rumours of a network sale to Sky continue to swirl. Group external revenue rose 1 per cent to £3.51 billion (€4.03bn), while total group revenue remained flat at £4.12 billion. Carolyn McCall, ITV Chief Executive, commented: “ITV delivered […]
After launching the Netflix Ads Suite in 2025, the streamer is adding new ways for brands to buy and measure ads on the platform. Advertisers will now be able to tap into new targeting capabilities, better manage how often ads appear across streamers, and reach specific audiences at scale via the ad-supported plan. Starting in […]
The BBC has published its plan “to boost the UK’s creative economy, support democracy and give greater value to audiences”. In a 100-page response to the Government’s Charter Review consultation, the BBC described this as an “urgent opportunity for the UK to secure the world’s leading public service media organisation” for the UK and beyond. […]
Canal+ has announced the forthcoming discontinuation of the Showmax service, following a comprehensive review of its streaming activities. The Showmax Board of Directors said the decision “reflects the continued focus of MultiChoice, a Canal+ company, on financial discipline and investment optimisation, in an increasingly competitive and capital-intensive global streaming environment”. The “substantial” annual losses experienced […]
The Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM) and 4As has released findings from a joint study, co-sponsored by Kochava, Nielsen, and TechEdge, examining how major US advertisers evaluate and prioritise media measurement across today’s increasingly complex TV and video ecosystem. Authored by Sarah Mansfield, Alice Sylvester and Leslie Wood, the study finds that while advertisers have unprecedented access […]
Mixed martial arts is set to return to Spanish television as Movistar Plus has reached an agreement to broadcast WOW, the country’s leading MMA competition, backed by former UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria and professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. The platform will offer full coverage of the promotion’s events, beginning with its next major fight night, […]