Anti-piracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has applauded the Spanish National Police for their decisive action against the large-scale illegal IPTV service TVMucho (also known as Teeveeing), the first criminal action in Spain against an operation of this size and scope. The targeted operation was triggered by a criminal referral from ACE […]

The ongoing discourse around new casino legislation in the UK has caught the attention of many, particularly in the realm of digital sports betting. As the government moves forward with these changes, professionals in the digital media industry are keenly monitoring the developments. The implications of these legislative adjustments could have far-reaching effects on both […]

Two licensees in London and Essex have been ordered to pay a total of £32,133.28 (€37,600) in damages for infringing Sky’s copyright by showing Sky Sports programming illegally in their premises, following successful legal action taken by Sky. Sky sought, and was awarded, damages and costs in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC). The licensees […]

The Irish Industry Trust for IP Awareness, the representative body for the education and communication of copyright awareness and the safe and legal consumption of film, television, and other created content in Ireland, has launched a Best Practice Guide and National Charter to encourage accurate and responsible reporting of entertainment in the media. The Trust […]

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee, has outlined some key achievements of the Committee and work that could be taken forward in the new Parliament, ahead of its dissolution, following the announcement of a General Election. The Committee has also published a letter to the Secretary […]

Trade body the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) has appointed Miruna Herovanu as its Executive Director. Herovanu was previously the Director at the Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand in Europe in charge of Intellectual Property and Competition policies. She will be based in Brussels. Herovanu will replace Sheila Cassells who is retiring as […]

The Media Bill, which had been at risk of not being enacted following the calling of a General Election, is set to receive Royal Assent following its successful passage through the UK Houses of Parliament. Nine CEOs from the UK broadcasting industry had urged Parliament to pass Bill updates prior to it being dissolved prior […]

Italian public broadcaster Rai has brought forward the launch date for the first multiplex to broadcast in DVB-T2, targeting August 28th. Specific channels haven’t been finalised, but are likely to include flagships Rai 1 HD, Rai 2 HD, and Rai 3 HD in simulcast. This aims to improve reception in areas struggling with the current […]

Anti-piracy body the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has released its Year-in-Review Results which tout the key advancements driven by IBCAP in addressing piracy worldwide over the past year. The report was unveiled at its recent annual membership meeting in Las Vegas. “Since last year’s meeting in Orlando, IBCAP has been hard at work protecting […]