The WBD board has recommended the improved cash bid of Paramount and as a result Netflix, which had agreed a deal, has walked away declaring WBD wasn’t worth Paramount’s offer. Paramount’s February 24th proposal includes a price of $31 cash per WBD share, plus a daily ‘ticking clock’ fee equal to $0.25 per share per […]
The English Premier League has confirmed it will launch its own streaming service in Singapore ahead of the 2026/27 season – and is exploring how it could be eventually rolled out globally if it proves successful. The app, which will be branded Premier League Plus, will allow users to watch all 380 matches of the […]
This summer, DAZN will be the only platform broadcasting all 104 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Italy. Stefano Azzi, CEO of DAZN Italy, commented: “Broadcasting all FIFA World Cup matches in Italy is a historic milestone for DAZN. The 2026 edition – the first to feature a record number of 48 teams […]
TVB, the trade association of America’s local broadcast television industry, has released findings from a study analysing multimedia use and effectiveness. The 2026 Media Comparisons Study, conducted by GfK/NIQ and commissioned by TVB, examined media use among US adults (aged 18+) on over 20 traditional and digital media platforms including free, paid ad-supported, and advertising-free […]
Channel 4 has announced that Jonathan Allan, interim CEO, is departing the organisation. During his time at Channel 4 Allan, who joined the organisation in 2011, has held the offices of Chief Commercial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. He has been interim CEO since summer 2025 – the ninth Chief Executive in its 44-year history […]
Atresmedia has reported strong revenues for 2025, defying the contraction in Spain’s television advertising market and a marked decline in operating profit. The Spanish broadcasting group posted net revenues of €1 billion for the year, compared with €1.01 billion in 2024. Despite the marginal dip in top-line performance, the company underlined the resilience of its […]
4iG, the Hungary-based IT systems integrator, has entered into an agreement with sovereign investor Mubadala. Under the terms of the agreement, Mubadala, which is wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi, will provide a $50 million (€42.3m) convertible loan to 4iG. The conversion share price is based on the 90-day volume-weighted average trading price […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform and the home of NFL Game Pass, has reported strong international growth for the NFL service following another season of product innovation and elevated fan experiences. Subscriptions to NFL Game Pass on DAZN rose by 24 per cent year-on-year, continuing a trend of double-digit subscriber growth every season since the […]
Begin, a UAE-based OTT streaming platform, has secured exclusive digital rights to the Indian Super League across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain for the ongoing 2026 season. The single-year agreement grants Begin exclusive live digital coverage of the ISL in the four territories, strengthening the platform’s sports portfolio across the Gulf region. The […]
SpaceX launched its 500th Starlink satellite of the year during a flight from Vandenberg Space Force Base on February 25th. The Falcon 9 rocket carried 25 Starlink Version 2 ‘Mini’ satellites, and later confirmed the successful touch-down of the booster stage. The number of active Starlink satellites in orbit now exceeds 10,000. The launch used […]
Samsung TV Plus and and V10 Entertainment have announced a multi-year partnership with MotoAmerica that will bring viewers in across 30 countries every live race of the 2026-2027 seasons. The 84th running of the Daytona 200 begins on March 6th on the Samsung TV Network (STN), followed by the debut of MotoAmericaTV, the exclusive Samsung […]
Ukraine has reportedly begun the formal international regulatory process for a planned low Earth orbiting (LEO) satellite system. The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) filing shows that the system (called UASAT-NANO) will operate at approximately 550 kms altitude. The first satellite is scheduled for launch in October 2026, with a rocket slot already booked. This test […]
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 […]