In an interview for The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, hosted by Richard Osman and Marina Hyde, outgoing BBC Director-General Tim Davie argues that the BBC remains a vital public-service institution in a media landscape transformed by global streamers, political pressure and declining trust. He also shared his thoughts on the licence fee model, and the […]
Amazon Leo had formally complained (via a March 9th filing) to the FCC about SpaceX’s plans for ‘1 million satellites’ (see our report on March 11th). The complaint did not go down well with FCC chairman Brendan Carr. Carr, in a highly-public comment posted on X, said: “I think Amazon should focus on getting Amazon’s […]
The European streaming market is under global pressure, reports Mediaivision. The shift in viewing has been dramatic: across the analysed markets, US services now capture around 75 per cent of all online viewing. “What strikes me is how consistent the picture is across Europe. Regardless of market, US platforms hold a majority of online consumption. […]
Barb, the UK audience measurement specialist, has announced that Caroline Baxter has been appointed as Chief Executive. Baxter’s appointment comes as the company is on the verge of another wave of innovation designed to ensure the measurement and reporting of audiences to linear, streaming and video-sharing services is fit for the future. Since joining Barb […]
Xsolla, the video game commerce company, has released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report. This edition provides insights from working with thousands of studios to map out where the industry’s biggest opportunities are emerging. The gaming industry remains vibrant, and the playbook for success is changing. Studios that are adapting their commercial strategies, embracing […]
Disney+ has announced the addition of March Madness – the celebrated NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments – to its live sports slate across Europe and South Africa, marking an expansion of ESPN’s global NCAA rights agreement onto the Disney+ platform. From March 17th through April 7th, Disney+ subscribers can watch all 134 […]
Canal+ and Google Cloud have announced a new multi-year partnership focused on AI. Starting in June, Canal+ will deploy Google Cloud’s latest generative AI technologies across European and African markets where the Canal+ App is available. Using Google Cloud’s technologies, Canal+ will accelerate the content video indexing of its extensive content library. The new content […]
EE has announced that the DAZN app is now available for EE TV Box Pro and EE TV Box Edge customers to access via the Apps rail and Apps section on their device. DAZN delivers a range of live sporting events, highlights, shows and original programming. With DAZN, EE TV customers can access sports, including: […]
Primary research data from Omdia reveals that media multitasking is no longer just a Gen Z habit. More than half of adults aged 45–54 now watch video clips on their mobile phones while watching television, highlighting a major shift in viewing behaviour and the growing fragmentation of attention across screens. According to Omdia’s consumer research, […]
Sky and Canal+ have announced a co-commissioning partnership to develop English language scripted content. Sky and Canal+ will work together to develop a minimum of two projects per year over an initial three-year term, co-financing green-lit projects. Drawing on the capabilities of StudioCanal and various independent producers, the partnership will provide a stage for both […]
Mediaset España has announced a key change at the top of the company, appointing Mario Rodríguez Valeras as its new president. The move follows the departure of Cristina Garmendia, who stepped down last week after more than eight years in the role. Rodríguez, who had served as Corporate Director General and Head of Institutional Relations, […]
A March 9th filing by SpaceX to the FCC – in effect – acknowledges the strength of AST SpaceMobile, especially in regard to AST’s European developments and its ‘Satellite Connect Europe’ partnership with Vodafone. SpaceX complains that AST is continuing to “wrap itself in the American flag” but as far as Europe is concerned it […]
Congratulations(!!???) to Paramount shareholders – you have won the battle for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Your board has done it by throwing the kitchen sink at its target – that’s a sink with a super clever three way tap and a massive waste disposal unit. You have to read the terms they have offered more […]