Sky has published independent research by Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates (O&O) which finds that the UK can move fully to internet-delivered TV in the 2030s, with only around 330,000 (2.2 per cent) households left to help over the line – if Government sets a clear timetable and invests in targeted help for those most at […]
The planned sale of Eutelsat’s ground infrastructure for €550 million has collapsed. Reuters is reporting that the French government stepped in to scupper the sale. French Finance Minister Roland Lescure earlier this week blocked Eutelsat’s sale of its ground antennas, he said on January 30th, citing national security concerns tied to the satellite operator, the […]
Antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has welcomed the success of Operation Switch Off, a coordinated global law-enforcement action addressing industrial-scale illegal IPTV services impacting audiences and content markets around the world. Led by the District Prosecutor’s Office of Catania and the Italian State Police (Postal and Cybercrime Police) and C.O.S.C. Catania, […]
Eutelsat and Polsat Plus Group, the Polish telco, have announced the renewal of their long‑standing partnership with a new multi‑year, multi‑transponder contract at Eutelsat’s flagship HOTBIRD video neighbourhood at 13° East. The collaboration, which started in 1992, builds on previous multi‑transponder agreements that have supported expansion of the Polsat Box pay‑TV platform, and TV Polsat, […]
The EBU has submitted its response to Poland’s public consultation on the implementation of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). In its submission, the EBU called on the Polish government to match adequate long-term funding to guarantees of independent governance for their public broadcasters. “The European Media Freedom Act is clear: strong democracies depend on […]
Xumo, the streaming joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, has announced a new way for advertisers to access Xumo’s streaming inventory through OpenPath, a direct supply path from advertising technology specialist The Trade Desk. This access enables advertisers and their agencies to seamlessly connect with Xumo’s ecosystem, which reaches more than 60 million monthly active users across streaming devices, smart TVs, and ad-supported […]
Analysis from the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and Digital Entertainment Group International (DEGI), in association with several insight providers in UK and international entertainment, reveals the scale of the success of the global screen entertainment industry in 2025. The UK entertainment industry delivered a record-breaking year in 2025 with total market value reaching £34 billion […]
tvScientific, the advertising platform for Performance TV, has released its 2026 State of Performance TV Report, revealing that it has become the number one channel for advertising investment as marketers face growing pressure to capture attention, control costs, and prove outcomes in a rapidly changing industry. According to the report, Performance TV (i.e. insights-driven streaming […]
Spanglish Movies in partnership with FAST Channels TV, has announced the development and upcoming launch of two new political FAST channels for US Hispanic audiences ahead of the 2026 elections: New America CTV Channel and The Trump CTV Channel. These channels will offer distinct liberal and conservative perspectives, giving Latino viewers differentiated spaces to access […]
Precisify, the cross-platform media intelligence specialist, has released its Precisify Insights: Kids Germany report. Following the success of its kids insights reports in the US, UK and Australia, Precisify is now expanding the Insights: Kids series into Germany as part of its broader European growth strategy. “These data findings give us the clearest picture yet […]