The Sky Atlantic channel is now available to Virgin TV customers at no extra cost. All new and existing Virgin TV 360 and Stream box customers with Sky Entertainment channels (Sky Comedy, Sky Witness, Sky One) can access popular Sky Atlantic programming on channel 111. The new, first announced in February, brings an array of […]
Amazon is reported to be in advanced talks to acquire satellite operator Globalstar for about $9 billion (€7.8bn). The move will significantly advance Amazon Leo’s orbiting broadband scheme and compete with arch-rival Starlink. Globalstar’s shares surged on the news to an 18-year ‘high’, driven by its valuable L-band spectrum and existing infrastructure. However, the potential […]
Some $63 billion (€54.2bn) in global ad spend is wasted annually on invalid traffic (IVT), according to data from Lunio, the IVT detection and prevention platform. On average, 8.51 per cent of all global paid ad traffic is invalid, meaning nearly one in every 12 ad clicks are fake with zero chance of converting. In […]
Berg Insight, the IoT market research provider, has released a market study covering the video telematics market. The integration of cameras to enable various video-based solutions in commercial vehicle environments is one of the strongest trends in the fleet telematics sector in recent years. Berg Insight’s definition of video telematics includes a broad range of […]
Online video platforms, driven by YouTube, have established themselves as major entry points in French media consumption, but FTA television and radio retain a significant role. According to the latest Arcom study on the Q1 2026 audio-video trends in the country, FTA television remains the most consumed video service despite the competitive pressure, even among […]
SpaceX has reportedly appointed a group of 21 banks to handle its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO). The lead bookrunner banks are reported by Bloomberg to include Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Bank of America and Citigroup. The other unnamed banks will include national banks for what the project which has the code name ‘Project […]
UKTV has announced that Jonathan Newman stepped into the role of Chief Commercial Officer, alongside continuing wider BBC Studios responsibilities. Additionally, David Swetman has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of Content Partnerships & Sales (UK/Ireland), UKTV and BBC Studios. Newman (pictured), who recently played a key role in securing a deal […]
WWE content is now streaming live in Italy, exclusively on Netflix. Prior to this, WWE programming was available on Discovery+ and DMAX, and via the standalone WWE Network in the country. RAW, Smackdown, NXT (the weekly shows) and all WWE Premium Live Events – beginning with the upcoming WrestleMania 42, live from midnight (Italian timezone) […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced the launch of its new global influencer initiative, DAZN Playmakers – a programme designed to create a network of the next generation of sports storytellers and give fans access to additional sports content. DAZN Playmakers seeks to establish a global community of creators who share a passion for […]
Roku has announced that Howdy, its SVoD service, has launched a mobile app in the US. The app is available immediately on the iOS App Store and Google Play, offering a seamless viewing experience with on-the-go access to Howdy’s library of content. “At a time when most things are getting more expensive, Howdy is designed to make premium, […]
Anne Laure Tingry has been appointed Chief data & AI (artificial intelligence) Officer at Canal+, reporting to Maxime Saada, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of Canal+, and joins the group’s Executive Committee. As the global media and entertainment group steps up its focus on artificial intelligence, Tingry will be responsible for leading Canal+’s […]
Virgin Galactic, Sir Richard Branson’s space tourism venture, says its redesigned spacecraft will begin test flights later this year during Q4. It is also offering seats on its upcoming flights at $750,000 per passenger. March 30th saw Virgin Galactic’s Q4 and full year results declared. In summary, its Q4 numbers are: · Cash position remains […]
The worst kept secret in broadcasting is out; Matt Brittin becomes BBC DG to wrestle with the myriad challenges facing the corporation. News focuses on his background as a senior European Google executive. He’s also a white, male, British, Oxbridge graduate in his late fifties. Don’t hold your breath for radical moves. He’s also a […]