The US’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken additional actions to accelerate broadcasters’ transition to the next-generation television standard, known as ATSC 3.0, by providing regulatory clarifications that can encourage the expeditious transition to this new standard and the benefits this transition can unlock for TV viewers across the country. This action reflects the Commission’s […]
Mediagenix, a player in smart content solutions to profitably connect the right content to the right audience, has announced the appointment of Tim Goff as VP of Curation and Scheduling. With over 20 years of experience delivering large-scale transformations across media, broadcast, and digital platforms, Goff brings deep expertise in operational excellence, content strategy, and […]
Channel 4 has announced the appointment of Farhana Bhula as Director of Film4, the channel’s feature film division. She takes on the role immediately, replacing Ollie Madden. Bhula joined Film4 in January 2022 and has overseen notable feature film projects for the division including Molly Manning Walker’s debut film How To Have Sex, Andrew Haigh’s […]
Verimatrix, a provider of security solutions in the connected world, has announced the appointment, with immediate effect, of Laurent Dechaux as Chief Executive Officer, replacing Amedeo D’Angelo, who remains Chairman of the Board of Directors of Verimatrix. “We are delighted to welcome Laurent Dechaux as Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience in […]
Netomnia, the UK’s second-largest alternative network provider (Alt-Net), has completed its £300 million (€345.1m) junior debt raise. This includes £160 million from existing investors I Squared Capital and Palistar Capital, originally part of the May 2025 funding, and an additional £140 million subscribed through increased commitments from I Squared Capital and Palistar Capital alongside new […]
The Supervisory Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media has extended the contract of Group CFO Martin Mildner for another three years until May 2029. Since joining ProSiebenSat.1 in 2023, Mildner has played a key role in strengthening the Group’s financial foundation and driving operational resilience. He has successfully implemented various efficiency initiatives, resulting in leaner cost structures […]
Over the last few years, the rise of multiscreen viewing, consumers watching content across television, mobile devices, and tablets simultaneously, has catalysed a profound shift in how brands, particularly those in the gambling sector, connect with audiences around the world. This transformation offers both a challenge and an opportunity: navigating traditional broadcast restrictions while capitalising […]
Autentic has announced that, with immediate effect, Julian Althaus will take over responsibility for the Channel Division as Director Channels & Digital Sales. The unit currently operates seven FAST channels, including Terra Mater WILD and Autentic History, as well as several YouTube channels such as Autentic Documentary. Althaus has been part of the Autentic Distribution […]
Financial discussions about a potential merger between the two declining DTH operators over North America could be on again. Indeed, those discussions have gone on for years and despite changes in ownership of DirecTV and enthusiasm from Charlie Ergen, founder of EchoStar/Dish Network, have come to nothing. But comments last week within Investor’s Business Daily […]
BT has completed the sale of its Irish wholesale and enterprise business unit to Speed Fibre Group. The transaction, first announced in February and valued at €22 million, has now been cleared by the Irish Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. BT will maintain a presence in Ireland post divestment, with over 300 colleagues serving multinational companies […]