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Netflix, WBD amend buyout to all-cash transaction

Netflix and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have, as expected, amended their definitive agreement for Netflix’s pending acquisition of Warner Bros to an all-cash transaction. Netflix said that the revised agreement “simplifies the transaction structure, provides greater certainty of value for WBD stockholders, and accelerates the path to a WBD stockholder vote”. The all-cash transaction continues […]

January 20, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Research: Netflix’s Xmas NFL drove biggest sign-up spike of 2025

Netflix’s 2025 Christmas NFL GameDay delivered the platform’s largest US sign-up peak of the year, according to analysis from Ampere Analysis. The live NFL broadcast, paired with the release of Stranger Things Season 5: Vol. 2, drove 430,000 new US subscribers, making it Netflix’s third-largest acquisition surge since 2018 – behind the Jake Paul vs […]

January 20, 2026

UK consults on kids’ social media use

A consultation will identify the next steps in the UK government’s plan to boost children’s wellbeing online, ensuring they have a healthy relationship with mobile phones and social media. The proposals will build on the government’s broader action to ensure every child gets the best start in life, including a revised curriculum and better skills […]

January 20, 2026By Colin Mann

United Group completes €1.5bn bond refinancing

United Group, a telco and media company in Southeastern Europe, has successfully completed €1.5 billion in bond refinancing transactions, which it says significantly strengthens its capital structure and financial flexibility. Strong investor demand allowed the Group to upscale the new floating rate notes (FRNs) transaction to €1.13 billion, and also refinance its outstanding PIYC PIK […]

January 20, 2026

Barb appoints RSMB to deliver third phase of API

Barb, the audience management specialist, has appointed RSMB to deliver the third phase of its API. Barb said API 3.0 is a crucial element of its data-distribution strategy, devised to meet the industry’s desire for more choice in how they ingest Barb data into their own business systems. RSMB will be tasked with developing a […]

January 20, 2026

DAZN bets on Polymarket

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has signed a deal with Polymarket to bring prediction trading to its users. Prediction markets enable people to buy and sell contracts based on the outcomes of sports, cultural moments, and many other events. The partnership with Polymarket aims to give DAZN users the ability to engage with these markets […]

January 20, 2026

wedotv invests in sports content

wedotv, the free ad-supported streaming network, has announced an investment in sports programming rights for its FTA/FAST channel wedotv sports, available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.  The content investments for wedotv sports include renewed agreements with HBA Media, a distributor of international horse racing rights. This deal brings viewers more than 40 days of live […]

January 20, 2026

SpaceRISE secures IRIS2 frequencies

SpaceRISE, the consortium of satellite operators SES, Eutelsat and Hispasat, has successfully brought into use Ka-band military frequencies through a dedicated Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite operated by Eutelsat, one of many among the large fleets of multi-orbital satellites operated by the members of SpaceRISE. By leveraging ‘Ka mil’, a part of the Ka frequency […]

January 20, 2026By Chris Forrester

AST ups satellite production

AST SpaceMobile, which is just a few weeks away from launching its seventh satellite (BlueBird FM2) into orbit on a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, has issued a statement saying that it is currently producing approximately six satellites per month from its Midland, Texas facilities. However, AST’s ambitions are considerable. It has previousely stated that […]

January 20, 2026By Chris Forrester

eCLUTCH partners with OSN to launch eSports package

eCLUTCH, the hybrid platform redefining how eSports and sports are broadcasted, has announced the launch of its complete entertainment package on OSNtv, an entertainment provider in the Middle East and North Africa. This partnership brings eSports and sports content to viewers across the region through OSN’s advanced satellite and digital platforms. The eCLUTCH package on […]

January 20, 2026

India: Extreme H, Sony Pictures extend broadcast deal

The FIA Extreme H World Cup, the hydrogen-powered motorsport, has announced the extension of its broadcast partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) through to the end of the 2028 season. This multi-year renewal ensures that fans across India can continue to watch live coverage, highlights, and exclusive digital content. The extended agreement builds on […]

January 20, 2026
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Morgan Stanley downgrades Iridium

Investment bank Morgan Stanley, reportedly a front-runner bank to handle an Initial Public Offering (IPO) for SpaceX’s Starlink – has downgraded satellite operator Iridium and has cut its former price steeply from $37 to $24 and a new share price target for Iridium. The bank advised clients that its outlook for Iridium shifts from ‘Overweight’ […]

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WBD rejects the colour of Paramount money

Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) certainly compete for the dubious honour of the ugliest kids in the family of media giants. Both badly need a suitor, and Paramount made it to the altar first. But, you know, marry in haste and all that. Skydance was the only serious caller and so became the partner/owner. […]

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