Nokia has reported that Q1 net sales declined 3 per cent y-o-y on a constant currency and portfolio basis, attributed to a challenging prior year comparison in Nokia Technologies. Network Infrastructure grew 11 per cent on a constant currency and portfolio basis while Cloud and Network Services grew 8 per cent. Mobile Networks grew 2 […]

Ofcom has set out the principles and methods it intends to follow when preparing its recommendations to the Secretary of State on designating connected TV platforms, as part of its work to implement the Media Act 2024. The UK media regulator says it is critical that viewers can easily find and discover the diverse range […]

Plume has announced that Daniel Herscovici will lead the company’s next phase of growth. The SaaS company and consumer experience pioneer says it has selected the longtime innovator in the connected home, broadband, and WiFi sectors as their president and CEO to capitalise on the opportunity presented by increasingly intelligent networks and rising consumer demands. […]

Satellite communications specialist Viasat has successfully performed what it say is the first successful direct-to-handset (D2H) communication test using direct-to-device (D2D) technology in L-band in Brazil. The demonstration showcased two smartphones connecting directly via satellite using 3GPP NTN standards without the involvement of other terrestrial infrastructure. According to Viasat, his signifies the start of a […]

Tele2, the Sweden-based multinational telco, has published its consolidated results for the first quarter 2025. The telco reported end-user service revenue of SEK 5.4 billion (€0.49bn), up 1 per cent organically compared to Q1 2024 driven by the Baltics. Total revenue of SEK 7.2 billion remained unchanged organically compared to Q1 2024. Further Q1 highlights […]

Catalina Ramirez, has joined ITV Studios as VP Sales US and Latin America. Formerly Co-Head of Propagate International, she will report to SVP Sales US and Latin America, Rob Kaplan. In her new role, Ramirez will lead on sales of ITV Studio’s 95,000 hour catalogue to the Latin American region and support all US sales […]

AMC Networks has promoted Eric de Cholnoky has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Distribution & Business Development. In this role, de Cholnoky – who joined AMC Networks in 2015 – will run a distribution team responsible for representing the company’s programming and brands to some of its commercial and distribution partners. Reporting to […]

Thomas Rabe, chief executive of German media giant Bertelsmann, says he hopes to revisit his plan to merge France’s two biggest privately owned broadcasters – M6 and TF1 – which was abandoned in 2022 as a result of regulatory opposition. Rabe told the FT that a tie-up between Bertelsmann-owned M6 and its larger rival TF1, […]

Movies created with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) will be able to win awards at the Oscars, says its organisers. In publishing its new rules and promotional regulations for the 98th Oscars Ceremony (scheduled for March 15th 2026), The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued said the use of AI and other […]

The Supervisory Board of ProSiebenSat.1 Media has extended Bert Habets’ contract as Group CEO for another three years (to October 2028). ProSiebenSat.1 says it has achieved “significant successes” since Habets took office. Under his leadership, Joyn has been established as the most successful ad-supported, freely available streaming platform in the German-speaking region with 10 million […]