Prominent figures from the world of media and broadcasting will appear before MPs as the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons begins a major piece of work looking at what needs to be done to make the BBC fit for the future. The committee’s BBC Royal Charter Review inquiry was […]
Freeview is set to launch Freeview NextGen in New Zealand, a new service expanding its ability to TV channels to Kiwis in an increasingly streaming-led world. Built on the global DVB-I standard, Freeview NextGen is on track to be the world’s first nationwide free-to-air TV platform powered by this solution. This new service delivers channels […]
Anti-piracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has confirmed that Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has joined the coalition, strengthening ACE’s global network. CME, a leading media and entertainment company operating across Central and Eastern Europe, brings to ACE a strong track record of investment in local content, trusted news programming, and responsible […]
Titan OS, the Barcelona-based technology, entertainment and advertising company, has announced the launch of Tennis Channel on Titan OS-powered televisions across key European markets. Available immediately on Philips, AOC and JVC devices powered by Titan OS, as well as on selected Sony Android devices, the Tennis Channel features a mix of live tournaments, documentaries, classic […]
The BBC will stream this season’s FA Youth Cup Final between Manchester City and Manchester United alongside TNT Sports on May 1tth. Football fans can tune in free-to-air via the BBC iPlayer or the BBC Sport website and app. The match, which will be played at the Joie Stadium, will be produced and broadcast by […]
Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) has moved from the margins of the streaming landscape to the centre of how Americans watch TV. Hub Entertainment Research’s study, FAST: Full Throttle, reveals many US TV viewers now use FAST services, and roughly half of those users now describe FAST as “must-have”. The findings reframe free streaming as […]
Mometu, the free streaming platform launched in 2022 dedicated to independent, international and underserved cinema, has announced it will officially close its service on May 31st. “From the beginning, Mometu was built around the idea that great stories deserve to be seen, regardless of budget, language, or mainstream visibility,” said Bryan Louzil, President of Mometu. […]
Italy’s Communications Authority (AgCom) has updated its list of events of ‘significant public importance’ that must be broadcast free-to-air to at least 80 per cent of the Italian population. This revised list is notably broader than previous versions, encompassing a diverse range of sporting and cultural milestones. Major sporting events include the Olympics and Paralympics, […]
Hagerie TV has secured free-to-air media rights in Ethiopia for all World Athletics Series events through to 2029. The agreement marks a significant milestone as Hagerie TV becomes the first private Ethiopian broadcaster to obtain such rights. Under the agreement, Hagerie TV will broadcast a wide range of competitions, including two editions of the World […]
Everyone is talking about FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV), which for content owners, channel operators, and streaming platforms, is both an opportunity and a challenge. Distribution has never been more accessible, but attention has never been harder to earn. So, how do you stand out without falling into the trap of over-promising or over-spending? FAST […]