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Analysis: Movies carry fewer ads than series on streamers

Debut data from Ampere’s new Streaming Advertising Analytics service (US) shows that major streamers are using different strategies for ad delivery for movies and TV series. Movies deliver longer, uninterrupted viewing, while episodic TV supports higher ad frequency through natural breakpoints and binge viewing. The findings highlight how platforms are matching ad delivery with content […]

April 13, 2026

Research: Roku, Amazon TV OS gaining influence in US homes

Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Connected Home study looks at how devices across the home impact how Americans consume media and this year’s findings reveals strong interest in new AI-powered devices. Alongside big screen TV operating systems that centre the home, these AI-powered devices have the potential to more seamlessly help consumers solve problems and enhance […]

April 14, 2026

EBU secures FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 rights

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has secured media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 across 18 territories on behalf of 19 EBU Members, ensuring extensive free-to-air coverage for football fans across Europe. Under the agreement, EBU Members will deliver broad free-to-air coverage of the tournament across television, radio and digital platforms. Across all […]

April 14, 2026

Deltatre delivers digital platform for Serie A

Deltatre, a provider of streaming, digital, data and graphics solutions for the sports and media industries, has announced the completion of a direct-to-fan website and app experience for Italy’s Serie A, as part of a four-season digital partnership. Available in Italian and English, the new platform as the primary content and statistics hub for all […]

April 14, 2026

Nielsen appoints Ruiz to lead Measurement Science 

Nielsen, the specialist in audience measurement and media intelligence, has appointed Roberto Ruiz as its new Head of Measurement Science. In this position, Ruiz will spearhead the strategy and rollout of new products, technologies and capabilities under Nielsen’s measurement science arm, with a particular focus on driving innovation across Nielsen’s measurement solutions and enhancements for […]

April 14, 2026

Synamedia launches GO Shorts platform

Video software provider Synamedia has announced the launch of GO Shorts as part of its expanded Synamedia Go OTT platform, introducing an alternative approach for operators to engage mobile-first, Gen Z audiences whilst retaining existing subscribers.   An extension of the Synamedia Go platform, GO Shorts uses AI to transform an operator’s existing content library into a personalised, mobile-first, short-form experience. AI identifies and surfaces clips tailored to each user’s […]

April 14, 2026

SES, Japan Airlines expand IFC to long-haul fleet

Japan Airlines (JAL) has selected SES to deliver new multi-orbit inflight connectivity (IFC) for its Airbus and Boeing long-haul fleet. Under the agreement, JAL will install SES’s multi-orbit electronically steered antenna (ESA) system on 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft (linefit), 10 Boeing 787-9 aircraft (linefit) and 11 Boeing 787-9 aircraft (retrofit). Linefit deliveries are expected to […]

April 14, 2026

Irdeto joins C2PA

Irdeto, a specialist in digital video platform experiences and security, has been approved by the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA) for the C2PA Trust List. The approval establishes Irdeto as a trusted certificate authority within the C2PA ecosystem, enabling media organisations and their products to cryptographically authenticate the origin and integrity of their content.  The news follows the release of […]

April 14, 2026

Lynk Global promises service in 2027

Lynk Global is in the process of an agreed merging with Omnispace although the pair are still awaiting US government approval for the deal. Once that is achieved, satellite giant SES will invest further sums into the combined business. SES first confirmed its stake in Lynk in March 2025. The merger plan was announced in […]

April 14, 2026By Chris Forrester

BBC World Service TV selects Open Broadcast Systems

Open Broadcast Systems has announced that BBC World Service has selected its decoders for IP Television distribution. The low-latency IP decoders are available in a small form factor, allowing for easy global deployment to deliver flexible, reliable, and cost-effective decoding for distribution across the BBC World Service network to its global rebroadcast partners. In several […]

April 14, 2026

SES brings in Google for streamlined IFE

Satellite operator SES is partnering with Google to provide streamlined Android-based login on flights and in the process expanding in-flight connectivity and revenue potential. SES is teaming up with Google to streamline how Android users connect and engage with airline-branded onboard portals. The collaboration aims to strengthen portal engagement and create more consistent experiences for […]

April 14, 2026By Chris Forrester
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Xona Space wants 259 LEO satellites

Last week Xona Space Systems confirmed that it had succeeded in raising $170 million in Series C funding. A few hours later it formally opened its in-house satellite production facility at Burlingame, California (near San Francisco airport). The Xona plan is to build a fleet of 259 specialised satellites to “unlock the potential of tomorrow’s […]

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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 […]

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