Different investment analysts regularly come up with varied opinions as regards their favourite picks in the satellite industry. Now Sami Kassab, from investment bank Exane/BNPP, in a major report takes a deep examination into Europe’s two leading satellite operators. He concludes by favouring SES. His study extends to one of today’s hottest business prospects; SpaceX […]
The ruling Myanmar junta has already banned internet access, and is now confiscating satellite dishes in a media crackdown. Protests against the February 1st coup have escalated. Two telcos (MBT and Infinite Networks) have complained either that their services have been interrupted or access deliberately slowed in and around the main cities of Mandalay and […]
ITV has appointed Vineet Raheja as Creative Development Controller. Raheja will lead the Creative Development and Creative Production teams across the regions joining the Regional Senior Leadership Team and working closely with the Client Strategy team. Raheja, who starts his new immediately, has worked for large network agencies such as Bates and McCann but also […]
DoubleVerify (DV), a software platform for digital media measurement, data and analytics, has announced the appointment of Doug Campbell as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In his role, Campbell will be responsible for global strategy and corporate development. He will report to Mark Zagorski, CEO of DoubleVerify. “I’m excited to add Doug to our outstanding senior […]
Contrary to initial Italian press reports, RAI has been awarded the exclusive Italian multi-platform (TV, digital, radio) rights to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Italian public broadcaster will broadcast all 64 matches, of which at least 28, including the opening match, the final and both semi-finals, will be carried on flagship channel Rai […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, is considering an IPO. “If circumstances were right, I can see us tapping the public capital markets or the private capital markets over the next few years,” co-CEO James Rushton told Reuters. Owned by billionaire Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries, DAZN debuted in Germany and Japan in 2016, and in December […]
Communications networks technologist CommScope has revealed plans to spin off its Home Networks business and other initiatives to reduce operating costs throughout the Company. Together, the planned separation of CommScope’s Home Networks business and operating expense reduction represent early steps in the Company’s CommScope NEXT strategy to optimise the business portfolio, drive above-market growth, and […]
Iyuno-SDI Group, a provider of localisation services to the media and entertainment industry, has secured a $160 million investment from SoftBank Vision Fund 2, The investment will provide Iyuno-SDI with the necessary resources to support its mission of transforming the localisation industry. SoftBank Vision Fund 2 will become one of the largest shareholders of Iyuno-SDI […]
Canal+ Group has expanded the areas of responsibility of each member of the Management Board. The French studio and distributor says the decision will help accelerate the development of the group. Jacques du Puy, Group Deputy CEO and President of Canal+ International, will oversee, in addition to his current duties, the activities of Canal+ Tech […]
Discovery’s share price has risen and fallen dramatically over the past few months. As recently as mid-March its share price was an impressive $77, and an all-time high. But within 10 days of that date the value had slumped to $41. April 7th saw a very slight recovery to $43.39 and prompted a report from […]