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A+E Networks EMEA now Hearst

A+E Networks EMEA announced has rebranded. The international broadcaster, which operates across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, is fully owned by Hearst and will now operate under the new name of Hearst Networks EMEA. Hearst Networks EMEA will continue to be comprised of four companies: Hearst Networks UK, a long-standing joint venture with […]

September 12, 2024

WBD, Charter renew carriage deal

Warner Bros Discovery and Charter Communications have announced what they describe as a “groundbreaking”, multi-year distribution partnership that re-imagines the future of video by fully integrating linear video and streaming services. They say that with this early renewal, the agreement further evolves the video ecosystem with more value and flexibility in video bundles, deeper libraries […]

September 12, 2024

Report: Data privacy laws impacting personalised ads

Proximic by Comscore, a division of Comscore and a provider of audience and content targeting solutions for programmatic activation, has released its inaugural State of Privacy in Advertising report. The report compiles industry-wide survey research, delving into the current and anticipated impacts of rapidly evolving data privacy laws in the digital advertising landscape. The report […]

September 12, 2024

Disney+ rolls out September £1.99 promo

Disney+ is offering a limited time promotion just in time for  anticipated new premieres such as In Vogue: The 90s (September 13), Marvel’s Agatha All Along series (September 19th), and the return of the celebrated franchise Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (October 30th – pictured); as well as recent hits such as FX’s The Bear, Only […]

September 12, 2024By Nik Roseveare

FreeWheel: Paris Olympics record streaming event for advertisers

FreeWheel, the technology platform for the TV industry, has announced the results of its work powering the advertising of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Throughout the event, FreeWheel served a record number of ads and programmatic impressions for a live event, enabling NBCUniversal to further open inventory to new advertisers, with an increase in the number […]

September 12, 2024

Norway: Rakuten TV on Altibox TV

Rakuten TV – the European streaming platforms – is now available on Altibox, the Norweigan ISP and television service provider. Rakuten TV’s app is now integrated into Altibox’s set-top boxes allowing users to watcg two services tailored to various viewing preferences: Free: More than 600 movies on demand supported by advertisements (AVOD). A vast library […]

September 12, 2024

Teads, Whale TV expand partnership

Teads and Whale TV have announced the expansion of their partnership in Europe to collaborate on the monetisation of Connected TV (CTV) Native Display Inventory on Whale TV models. Whale TV partnered with 400+ TV brands to date, and its Whale TV OS currently powers 41.1 million monthly active TVs. Teads and Whale TV expand […]

September 12, 2024

TMT Insights transforms BBC Studios’ digital supply chain

 TMT Insights is partnering with BBC Studios on a multi-year project to help it transform its digital media supply chain. Through a combination of TMT’s Polaris operational management software platform and professional services expertise, the BBC’s commercial global content studio and media & streaming business will centralise control of its content library across worldwide regions, enhance operational continuity, […]

September 12, 2024

Arqiva, Techex partner for live event distribution

Media services and communications infrastructure operator, Arqiva, and design architect for live cloud and broadcast solutions, Techex have announced a partnership to offer seamless distribution of live event content, from any source to anywhere globally. The agreement between the firms, combining Arqiva’s managed services and live IP software solutions from Techex, aims to remove the […]

September 12, 2024

UpCircle launches TV Campaign through Sky’s Footprint Fund

Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced that UpCircle, the UK-based sustainable skincare brand, is to launch its first TV campaign. This milestone follows UpCircle winning £250,000 of media as part of the 2023 Sky Zero Footprint Fund, a £2 million initiative amplifying brands that are making a positive impact on the planet. […]

September 12, 2024