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DAZN ordered to honour Belgian football deal

Sport streaming platform DAZN has been ordered to continue broadcasting Jupiler Pro League matches and to honour all contractual payments to the Pro League until the end of the 2025/26 season. This decision came from Belgian arbitration body Cepani following a dispute which arose in late November, which saw DAZN declare it was terminating its […]

January 5, 2026By Colin Mann

DirecTV launches streaming TV solution for small businesses

DirecTV For Business has announced the launch of its new streaming TV solution for small businesses in the US, with plans to expand the offering to larger business locations soon. Streaming offers a simple, self-installation solution for small businesses that have a high-speed broadband connection, particularly for those in metropolitan areas where satellite installation may […]

January 5, 2026

TiVo OS adds new features; content partnerships

TiVo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi, has announced a number enhancements to its independent media platform at CES 2026, including new features for TiVo OS, expanded content partnerships, wider availability across devices, and a deeper sports lineup. TiVo OS is now available on a full range of Smart TV devices, ranging from 2K to […]

January 5, 2026

Report: Italian TV market nears €9bn valuation

The Italian TV market is projected to reach a value of €8.97 billion by the end of 2025, representing a 2.2 per cent growth over 2024. This is according to the latest report from Rome-based consultancy ITMedia Consulting, The Television Market in Italy 2025–2027, which highlights a shift from traditional linear TV to non-linear and […]

December 23, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Research: 31% of Brits start Xmas Day on social media

Christmas without Wi-Fi would be a disaster for millions of households, with 37 per cent Brits saying the big day would be ‘catastrophic’ if they lost internet access, according to research from Virgin Media O2. This comes as Wi-Fi disruption is seen as a bigger threat to Christmas enjoyment than food or present related issues. […]

December 23, 2025

Survey: International news matters more than ever

CNN International Commercial has revealed the results of a new global study on international news, conducted by independent research company Differentology. The study surveyed 2,400 international news consumers in 20 markets, spanning Europe, the US, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Asia-Pacific to understand how audiences navigate an increasingly complex news environment, the role international news plays […]

December 22, 2025

Report: Home screen ads boost advertiser outcomes

Xumo, a streaming platform joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, has released a report that highlights the power of connected TV (CTV) home screen ads to drive measurable business impact for advertisers. Prime Real Estate: Why the Home Screen is a Winning Address for Advertisers, provides survey data, a case study and best practices […]

December 16, 2025

wedotv signs distribution deal with LG Channels

wedotv, the free ad-supported streaming network, has expanded its distribution partnership with the LG Channels Smart TV streaming platform to include distribution in the MENA region, Asia and Latin America. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), LG Channels MENA has launched the FAST channels wedotv BIG stories and wedotv sports, as well as two channels […]

December 15, 2025

BBC Studios accelerates digital growth across EMEA

BBC Studios has announced growth in its digital and on-demand offering across EMEA. Over the past five years, BBC Studios has transformed its digital footprint in the region. From a handful of FAST channels in 2020, BBC Studios now operates seven FAST brands and 160 feeds, working with over 15 partners across 42 EMEA countries. […]

December 15, 2025

Region-cased content access challenges: Geo-blocking, licensing & consumer expectations

Digital media distribution has become increasingly global in reach, yet access to content often remains limited by geographic boundaries, creating frustration for consumers and complex challenges for platforms and rights holders. Viewers today expect seamless access across borders, but the reality of licensing agreements and regional regulations frequently disrupts that experience. As audiences encounter these […]

December 12, 2025