Harmonic has announced that Czech Television (Czech TV), the public broadcaster of the Czech Republic, has teamed up with Harmonic to modernize its video streaming workflow. By adopting Harmonic’s award-winning software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor and moving transcoding operations in-house, Czech TV gains greater control and the ability to deliver exceptional-quality streaming experiences to millions […]
BBC Studios has announced growth in its digital and on-demand offering across EMEA. Over the past five years, BBC Studios has transformed its digital footprint in the region. From a handful of FAST channels in 2020, BBC Studios now operates seven FAST brands and 160 feeds, working with over 15 partners across 42 EMEA countries. […]
AppsFlyer, a specialist in marketing measurement, has announced the opening of its new London office as the company’s European, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) headquarters. The new space will house almost 70 employees, including 15 per cent global functions, 20 per cent regional EMEA leadership and functions (HR, Sales, Industry Leads, GM, Chief of Staff, […]
In the first half of 2025, a new wave of geopolitically motivated cyber activity swept across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). According to NetScout’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, hacktivists launched more than 8 million distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks globally in H1 2025, with the majority of these attacks targeting EMEA. Looking at the […]
Zixi, a provider of live broadcast-quality video over any IP network, has announced the appointment of Sue Mitchell as Director of Account Management, EMEA. In this role, Mitchell will support the company’s growth across the region, working closely with customers to strengthen relationships and expand Zixi’s presence. Mitchell brings more than 25 years of experience […]
Angela Jain has been named head of Content, Disney+ EMEA, and will join the company in September. Jain joins from ITV Studios, most recently as director of Unscripted, UK. The newly created role comes on the heels of Disney’s recent earnings call, where the company emphasised the importance of international markets and its investment in […]
Amagi, a cloud-based SaaS technology solutions provider for broadcast and streaming TV, has appointed Emma Whitmore as its new Senior Vice President of Sales, EMEA. Whitmore brings over two decades of experience in strategic leadership roles across the media and technology landscape, with a focus on partner-led growth, customer-centric innovation, and industry collaboration. Whitmore’s appointment […]
BBC Studios and LG have announced the launch of six BBC Studios’ FAST channels on LG across Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Nordics and the Netherlands. BBC FAST brands launching this week include: Top Gear (available on LG TVs in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Nordics and the Netherlands) The ultimate destination for car enthusiasts who […]
Channel Factory, the brand suitability and contextual advertising platform, has appointed Luca Di Cesare to Head of Innovation EMEA. In this newly created role, he will spearhead AI-driven innovation. Di Cesare takes on this new role in addition to his existing responsibilities as Regional Director for Italy, Spain, and Portugal. As Head of Innovation EMEA, […]
There has long been complaints from broadcasters and content providers about the lack of audience viewing measurement across the Middle East. Arabsat is looking to help plug the gap by entering a strategic partnership to “enhance real-time satellite audience measurement” with Audimatic. The collaboration aims to integrate Audimatic’s advanced real-time measurement tools with Arabsat’s satellite […]