Barb, the UK audience measurement specialist, has announced that Caroline Baxter has been appointed as Chief Executive. Baxter’s appointment comes as the company is on the verge of another wave of innovation designed to ensure the measurement and reporting of audiences to linear, streaming and video-sharing services is fit for the future. Since joining Barb […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is inviting written submissions on the future of the BBC as part of a new inquiry into the Charter Review. The review of the BBC Royal Charter, which sets out how the broadcaster is governed, regulated and funded, takes place about every ten […]
Beyond Mainstream: A Global Streaming Alliance has submitted an open letter to the European Commission calling on policymakers to address how the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) is applied to specialised streaming services, warning that a blanket approach threatens to reduce content diversity and viewer choice across Europe. Specialised streaming services expand the type of […]
RTL Group, the European entertainment network, has announced its audited results for the year ended December 31st 2025. Group revenue was down 3.8 per cent to €6.01 billion, mainly attributed to lower TV advertising revenue and lower content revenue from Fremantle. Group revenue was down 4.3 per cent organically compared to 2024. RTL Group’s digital […]
Amazon Leo had formally complained to the FCC about SpaceX’s plans for 1 million satellites. The complaint did not go down well with FCC chairman Brendan Carr. Carr, in a comment posted on X, said: “I think Amazon should focus on getting Amazon’s house in order with their own launches and their own satellite constellation, […]
A potential bid for Mynaric, a Germany-based satellite laser specialist, from Rheinmetall AG has failed and Rheinmetall has withdrawn from the bidding process. This leaves RocketLab as the sole bidder and thus opens the door for Sir Peter beck’s RocketLab to move ahead with its purchase of the business. The Rheinmetall bid was seen as […]
Bryan Curb, EVP and GM, educational/informational (E/I) programming of Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), has been promoted to HMPG president. The appointment, effective July 1st, was announced by Michael J. Hayes, president of HMPG parent Hearst Television. Curb succeeds Frank Biancuzzo, who is retiring at mid-year. HMPG, a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent […]
Mediaset España has announced a key change at the top of the company, appointing Mario Rodríguez Valeras as its new president. The move follows the departure of Cristina Garmendia, who stepped down last week after more than eight years in the role. Rodríguez, who had served as Corporate Director General and Head of Institutional Relations, […]
AT&T, the US multi-national telco, has announced an investment and spend of more than $250 billion (€215.4bn) in the future of US advanced connectivity, building the high-speed networks and resilience required for the next era of growth. “Today, we’re committing more than $250 billion to increase US connectivity competitiveness and expand access to AT&T’s leading […]
Roger Elsener is to become the new SRF Director after the SRG Board of Directors elected him at a meeting on March 10th. SRF is the Swiss public broadcaster SRG’s affiliate serving the German-speaking part of the country. Elsener, who is currently CEO of European TV streaming provider Zattoo, which belongs to the Zurich-based TX […]