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Italy strengthens online copyright protection

Italy’s Communications Regulatory Authority (AgCom) has broadened its online copyright regulations to include all live content, including films, TV series premieres, and music. The ‘Piracy Shield’ platform allows rights holders of live events to report copyright infringements and have access to illegal content blocked. They can now register on the ‘Piracy Shield’ platform, either directly […]

August 4, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Man City club content launches on DAZN

DAZN and Manchester City FC have announced the creation of a club environment on the DAZN platform. The collaboration provides fans with access to Manchester City content, providing a wide-reaching platform for the club to deepen connections with their global fanbase and engage new audiences. The dedicated environment for Manchester City content on the DAZN […]

August 4, 2025

Barb starts reporting TV-set viewing to YouTube channels

Barb, the audience measurement and television ratings organisation, together with its research partner Kantar Media, has started to report TV-set viewing to YouTube channels. This initiative, first announced in February, makes Barb the first TV joint-industry measurement system to incorporate viewing to YouTube channels. Barb has chosen 200 of the most-watched YouTube channels to become […]

July 31, 2025By Nik Roseveare

DAZN, NHL strike international streaming deal

The National Hockey League (NHL) and DAZN have announced a multi-year strategic partnership which will see DAZN become the exclusive home of NHL.TV in nearly 200 countries beginning with the 2025-26 season. As the exclusive destination for live and on-demand coverage of every NHL game in nearly 200 countries – including the Stanley Cup Playoffs […]

July 30, 2025

The World Games streaming platform goes live

The International World Games Association (IWGA) has announced the launch of The World Games Live, a dedicated global streaming platform created to bring The World Games 2025 (TWG) in Chengdu, China, directly to fans worldwide. Developed in partnership the International Sports Broadcasting Company (ISB), TWG´s global host broadcaster, the platform will stream live action from […]

July 28, 2025

Movistar Plus+ Fútbol Total for €35 a month

Movistar Plus+ has launched the Fútbol Total promotion including the most complete football package available in Spain. For €35 per month for 12 months, subscribers will gain access to top-tier domestic and international competitions, including every match of LaLiga EA Sports, all 42 matchdays of LaLiga Hypermotion, promotion playoffs, the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, […]

July 24, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Paramount Global, Park County extend deal

Paramount Global, Park County and South Park Digital Studios have announced an expansive renewal with South Park co-creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone for five years, including 50 new episodes, all 26 previous season episodes and extending South Park on Comedy Central and Paramount+ around the world. In addition, for the first time ever, Paramount+ will become the US […]

July 24, 2025

Italy: DAZN, WBD extend partnership

DAZN and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) are extending their existing partnership in Italy, which was set to expire in 2026. WBD is shifting away from Sky Italia and strengthening its presence on DAZN, choosing the sports streaming platform as a key player in the Italian TV market. DAZN, which holds the exclusive rights for most […]

July 23, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Study highlights piracy site malware risk

A new study from antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) highlights the increased cyber risk for those in Southeast Asia who engage with piracy sites and services. Among other findings, the study revealed that in the worst case, local consumers are up to 65 times more likely to be infected with malware when […]

July 23, 2025By Colin Mann

Streaming pay boost for UK music creators

UK music creators are set to benefit from a boost to their earnings thanks to the Government driving forward a new label-led agreement on streaming pay. The Creator Remuneration Working Group (CRWG), chaired by Creative Industries Minister Sir Chris Bryant, has been meeting regularly since 2024 to explore industry-led action – driving growth in the […]

July 23, 2025By Colin Mann