The 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, hosted across Canada, Mexico and the US with more matches than ever before. Yet, despite large audiences, rising rights fees and expanding sponsorship packages, the World Cup’s measurable contribution to ad growth appears to be weakening, finds WARC Media in its latest global […]
Nexstar Media Group has closed its acquisition of Tegna following approval of the transaction from the FCC and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) in a deal valued at $6.2 billion (€5.3bn) – despite two lawsuits trying to block the deal. Nexstar first announced in August 2025 that it would acquire Tegna and create a […]
Zootropolis 2 hit 32 million views globally in its first seven days, making it the #1 film on Disney+ during its premiere week. Its arrival on the streaming service builds on the enduring popularity of the franchise: together, Zootropolis, Zootropolis+, and Zootropolis 2 have been streamed on Disney+ over 885 million hours globally to date. The film’s […]
Cellnex, the European operator of telco infrastructure, has announced the appointment of Steve Cray as Managing Director of Cellnex UK, effective immediately. Cray steps into the role following the appointment of Gianluca Landolina to a new position within the Cellnex Telecom as CEO of Vertical Solutions. Cray commented: “It is an honour to take on the […]
Omdia’s latest Core Market Tracker reveals that Communications Service Providers (CSPs) increased their 5G packet core network investments by 83 per cent year-over-year in Q4 2025. The increase reflects strong momentum behind 5G Standalone (SA) deployments, as well as continued focus on digital transformation and new revenue streams. North America and Europe, the Middle East […]
British Airways’ first aircraft equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi has taken to the skies, becoming the first flight operated by a UK airline to feature the technology. The 787-8 aircraft bound for Houston is the first in the airline’s fleet to be connected, giving customers free access to reliable internet for streaming, working and staying connected. […]
Globalsat Group has announced an agreement to become an authorised reseller for Amazon Leo, the low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. Under the terms of the agreement, Globalsat will provide high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to enterprise customers with mission-critical operations throughout North, Central and South America. The partnership marks a significant expansion for Amazon Leo’s commercial […]
Channel 4 Sales has secured a broadcast sponsorship deal with Autotrader, the UK car marketplace, to officially sponsor coverage of The Great British Bake Off franchise for six months. The sponsorship launches on March 22nd when the new season of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C airs. Autotrader will sponsor linear broadcasts of The […]
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and 3 are entering into a commercial partnership that brings together global operational connectivity and improved passenger experience. As part of the agreement, 3 will manage SAS’s worldwide operational mobile communication and will enable free access on SAS aircraft equipped with Starlink for EuroBonus members and customers of 3. The collaboration gives […]
Mega Movie Weekend has returned, running from March 20th to 22nd, helping audiences build their digital libraries with an array of titles available at promotional prices. The campaign runs across key retailers, including Prime Video, Sky Store, the Apple TV app, Rakuten TV and EE TV Store, with prices starting at £2.99. Titles available in […]
Pepsi MAX has announced the launch of Pepsi Football Nation, a global platform dedicated to football culture and celebrating fandom in all its expressions. At the centre of the platform are the players shaping modern football with Pepsi MAX boasting a global roster of talent. Eugene Willemsen, Chief Executive Officer, International Beverages at PepsiCo, commented: “For […]
AsiaSat, claiming contract breaches, has started legal actions against Indian broadcasting giants Zee Entertainment and JioStar. AsiaSat is being restricted from transmissions into India effective March 31st. One of AsiaSat’s complaints is India’s restrictive access to satellite spectrum and India’s approach to foreign companies operating – or wishing to operate – in India’s expanding space […]
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 […]