Netflix has announced the creation of its first production hub in Europe, located in La Ciudad de la Tele, a new campus of 22,000m2 in Tres Cantos, Madrid, currently under construction and managed by audiovisual production services specialist Grupo Secuoya. It will be a central facility for Netflix’s growing slate of Spanish-language original content over […]
In a major policy U-turn, the UK government now says FTTH should be fitted as standard in all new homes. The proposal comes as part of a new national telecoms strategy drawn up by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It targets all of the UK will have full-fibre broadband coverage by […]
The number of UK subscriptions to streaming services such as Netflix has overtaken those to traditional pay-TV for the first time, marking a major shift in the UK’s viewing habits, according to findings in regulator Ofcom’s Media Nations report, a comprehensive study of major trends in the UK’s television, radio and audio sectors. The amount […]
The Commercial Broadcasters Association (COBA) – the voice for commercial broadcasters in the UK – has stressed the need for urgent clarity on whether a transition period will happen following the Government’s Chequers meeting over the weekend. COBA reserves judgement on the Government long-term plan for broadcasting until the expected White Paper is published this […]
A report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the UK House of Commons on the BBC’s commercial activities has concluded that the BBC must strike a balance between serving UK audiences and seeking to grow revenue in a challenging global market. According to the Committee, the BBC is facing increasing challenges from commercial competitors […]
Figures published by the UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) show that UK consumers are more willing to pay for online content through subscription services. While overall levels of piracy remain the same compared to 2017, there has been a drop in illegal activity by some groups. This is especially true amongst young consumers, with over […]
Cleeng, a specialist in video e-commerce solutions for broadcasters, has announced a Series B funding round of €5 Million to drive product development and growth in key markets. With the new funding, Cleeng will up its sales and marketing efforts, broaden its partner network and further invest in research and development. The funding round is […]
Disney has committed itself to a series of undertakings in respect of Sky News as part of the proposed merger between 21st Century Fox and Sky. In a Statement in the UK’s House of Commons, Matt Hancock, Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary, noted that having considered a report from the Competition and Markets Authority, […]
UK communications regulator Ofcom has published its first progress report on the legal separation of Openreach from its parent company BT. BT agreed in March 2017 to Ofcom’s requirements to make Openreach – which runs the UK’s main phone and broadband network – a distinct company. This means Openreach having its own staff, management and […]
As expected, Intelsat has confirmed it will raise more than $600 million in fresh funds. Intelsat says that about $230 million (€195m) will take the form of new common shares (with a nominal value of $0.01) and be used as an inter-company loan to a new division, Intelsat Envision Holdings. The shares will be priced […]