TAG, a non-profit created by the global advertising industry to fight ad-related criminal activity and address other supply chain challenges, has announced a cross-industry initiative to cut off advertising revenue to 1,376 digital piracy sites providing illegal streams or other content stolen from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “Global sporting events like the World Cup are […]
EchoStar, as expected, has filed for a chapter 11 prepack restructuring in order to cut debt and speed up restructuring of Dish DBS, its US pay-TV broadcaster. Dish DBS filed a prepackaged chapter 11 bankruptcy in Houston on June 30th, seeking court approval for a restructuring plan backed by creditors holding more than 88 per […]
Rakuten TV has announced an expanded partnership with Mattel, the toy and family entertainment company, marking the official launch of two new FAST channels across Europe. Rakuten TV is now programming and distributing these new channels across many of Europe’s primary markets. The new channels are: Barbie & Friends: A curated FAST channel anchored by […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as expected, has published its auction plan for the satellite ‘Upper C-band’ release of 160 MHz of spectrum to be used by terrestrial operators for 5G and 6G services. (The Upper C-band is 3.98-4.14 GHz). FCC chairman Brendan Carr announced that “the FCC will vote July 22nd to auction a […]
Titan OS, the European technology, entertainment and advertising company, has announced a new technical integration and distribution agreement with Xumo Enterprise, the business-to-business arm of Xumo that helps content owners create, manage and distribute FAST channels. Effective immediately, Titan OS will integrate and distribute more than 50 new FAST channels powered by Xumo Enterprise across […]
UKTV has announced the appointment of Matt Berry to the newly created role of General Manager – Marketing, effective immediately. Berry will take on this senior leadership position at a pivotal moment for UKTV, as the broadcaster continues its next phase of growth. In this role, he will be responsible for leading UKTV’s overarching brand […]
S4C has secured the rights to broadcast the Tour de France in 2026, giving viewers in Wales the chance to follow the biggest cycling race in the world through a combination of live stages and highlights. Welsh language coverage of the 2026 race will run from July 4th to 26th, with highlights and live race […]
Dawnguard, founded by cybersecurity veterans from IBM, Microsoft, Amazon and military cyber operations, has announced the public launch of its security architecture automation platform, making it available to organisations looking to design, build, and operate secure cloud-native systems from day zero through production. The launch marks the company’s move from enterprise design partnerships into general […]
Channel 4 Sales has announced UK online pension provider, PensionBee, as the new sponsor of weather programming on Channel 4. The 18-month partnership will see PensionBee sponsor weather content across Channel 4 television channels. The partnership aims to reach viewers across the UK, delivering a series of branded idents. Mark Watts, Sales Leader: Nations and […]
Little Dot Studios, an All3Media company, has been appointed to expand the digital and social media footprint of Goodwood under its sports-specialist label, Little Dot Sport. The contract will see Little Dot Sport deliver year-round social media management services across major platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok. The agency’s remit spans end-to-end delivery, […]
Banijay Kids & Family, a specialist in children’s entertainment, has acquired worldwide distribution rights to Husha Be. Produced by Cwmni Da, the animated series is designed to introduce young audiences to mindfulness. The 52 x 7’ preschool series, commissioned by Welsh-language broadcaster S4C, blends storytelling with simple mindfulness techniques, helping children and their families find […]
Capital market and investment company Clear Street has issued its clients with a report on how it sees Rocket Lab’s acquistion of satellite operator Iridium, describing the transaction as a “watershed” moment for Rocket Lab. “[The deal] effectively transforming the firm into a true vertically integrated space operator. By combining its industry- leading launch and […]
In the latest issue of Euromedia we take the temperature of the FAST business. Guess what? It is running very hot. There are hundreds more channels streaming out thousands more hours and carrying tens of thousands of ads. And viewers? Of course there are viewers, but enough to go around? The major platforms, Prime Video, […]