Research from VoD market intelligence tool, ScreenThink from MTM, the strategy and insights company, reveals a significant shift in consumer behaviour, with 63 per cent of UK SVoD users saying they’re currently ‘subscription cycling’ each month or open to doing so. This is the practice of dipping in and out of different services to follow […]
Spain’s top-flight football league La Liga says it is awaiting the European Commission strengthening its Recommendation on combatting online piracy of sports and other live events, following the conclusions presented on November 20th. These conclusions are the result of thorough monitoring by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), which acknowledged the Recommendation’s ineffectiveness, the […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-0 on November 20th to advance plans to auction key wireless spectrum crucial for advanced technology uses, with one objective being to improve connectivity between airlines and telecom companies, according to Reuters. The FCC said it was considering whether some C-Band wireless auction proceeds – likely to happen in […]
OTT platform provider Backscreen has launched an expanded demo access page designed to give media and broadcasting professionals a direct and comprehensive view of its OTT experience. The page now provides access to both the Backscreen Demo App (APK) with Gen Z Mode and a browser-based Demo Website that replicates the full portal interface. This […]
SmartSky Networks has won a patent battle with business aviation in-flight specialist Gogo. Gogo must now pay $22.7 million (€19.6m) for infringing SmartSky patents which focus on 5G in-flight technology. A jury at the US District Court in Delaware found that Gogo had infringed SmartSky’s patents which cover ground-based air-to-ground transmissions which provide Gogo-equipped aircraft […]
Recce, a new film & TV recommendation app designed to cure content overload and bring clarity to viewer decision fatigue, has launched. With an intuitive interface, and a community centric approach, Recce serves to help users discover what to watch next in a faster and smarter way. Audiences spend 7.5 days per year searching for something to […]
Next-generation 6G networks will require up to three times more mid-band spectrum than is typically available today to keep pace with surging demand for data, AI-powered services and advanced digital applications, according to analysis published by the GSMA, which represents the mobile ecosystem worldwide. Vision 2040: Spectrum for the Future of Mobile Connectivity, an assessment […]
JioStar, in collaboration with Nielsen, has announced the findings of its Cross-Screen Measurement Study, conducted during TATA IPL 2025. The study, spanning five brands, revealed insights into how audiences engage with live sports across Linear TV (LTV), Connect TV (CTV) and Mobile. The study analysed campaigns across a number of categories such as carbonated beverages, consumer […]
United Internet and 1&1 AG have agreed on an intra-group sale of 100 per cent United Internet Management, including its wholly owned subsidiary 1&1 Versatel, to 1&1 AG. The purchase price amounts to approx. €1.3 billion. Depending on the future business development of 1&1 Versatel in the years 2027, 2028, and 2029, the purchase price […]
A passionate fanbase doesn’t just happen overnight. It requires strong characters, along with engaging stories and worlds that people want to go back to. Shows that manage to create these often go into spin‑offs, various merchandise and even games. These titles below show just that, and how even a slot tie‑in can be part of […]
The Film Committee at Media City has partnered with Parrot Analytics, a specialist in entertainment analytics, to bring data-driven intelligence to its investment and content strategy efforts. As part of this partnership, Parrot Analytics is establishing a regional commercial office in Doha to support local and regional clients – including the local Film Committee. Under […]
Israel-based satellite communications specialist Gilat Satellite Networks says it has received a new order worth more than $6 million for its Wavestream Gateway Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) to support Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations. Deliveries are expected over the next 12 months. That’s good news for Gilat and adds to its roster of recent […]
Who will be the new DG of the BBC? It is hardly the most attractive job just now – there’s little upside reputationally or financially. However, they will not be short of candidates; the prospect of being a high-profile saviour – the $64 million question being what does it need saving from? – will bring […]