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Akinsanya joins CNN International for Africa Inc

CNN International has hired British-born Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya to host its new multiplatform feature series Africa Inc. The series will showcase how African companies are competing and thriving on the global stage, from technology and hospitality, to manufacturing and entertainment. The series positions the continent not as an emerging player, but as a growing […]

August 5, 2026

Ofcom: Most viewers happy with public service broadcasters

Ofcom has shared more highlights from its Nations Report looking into how people in the UK access and consume different forms of media. The research reveals that seven even in ten people who use public service broadcasters (PSBs) said they are satisfied with them. The PSBs are considered to deliver well in most areas, in […]

July 30, 2026

Amazon Ads expands audio offering with News UK deal

Amazon Ads and Octave have announced a programmatic integration making News UK’s digital audio brands including talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK, Talk, Times Radio, and podcast titles available to advertisers through Amazon DSP. The new integration, which is available to advertisers now, expands Amazon DSP’s audio supply with the addition of Octave, News UK’s audio-visual advertising […]

July 24, 2026

EBU calls for AI governance frameworks that protect public service media

The EBU has called for AI governance frameworks that recognise public service media as anchors of trust and for concrete, and enforceable accountability from AI companies on the accuracy of AI-generated news, who sets the rules for trust online, and on the safety of children using AI systems. The message was delivered alongside Fondation Abeona, […]

July 8, 2026

Local journalism to benefit from new government funding

Local news outlets in the UK can now bid for a share of up to £12 million (€14m) in government funding over the next two years, which will ensure communities can continue to benefit from high-quality local journalism. Part of ‘Amplify: The Local Media Action Plan’, the Fund will provide £6 million in 2026/27 and […]

July 7, 2026

FOX News Media hits 1.4bn video views on Youtube in Q2 2026

FOX News Media reports that it closed out Q2 2026 delivering 1.4 billion YouTube video views across its portfolio, outpacing all news brands in the competitive set, according to Emplifi. During the quarter, FOX News nabbed 1.1 billion video views, leading its closest competitor MS NOW (763 million views) by more than 300 million views, […]

July 6, 2026

Italy: Antenna bringing news service to DAZN

Antenna Group, the international media, content, news and entertainment organisation, and DAZN, the sports streaming platform, have announced a partnership to launch an original news service on DAZN Italia, expanding the offering on DAZN’s platform beyond live sport into a destination for real-time information and analysis. The partnership is aligned Antenna’s recent acquisition of GEDI […]

June 26, 2026

3Cat becomes Ancillary Member of EBU

3Cat has become an Ancillary Member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), elected at the EBU’s 96th General Assembly in Prague on 25 June 2026. 3Cat is the public service media organisation of Catalonia, broadcasting in Catalan to a community of more than 8 million people. 3Cat’s membership formalises a relationship that has been active […]

June 25, 2026

RTVE airs AI-made newscast

Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE aired a special edition of its flagship evening news programme on June 22nd that was produced using artificial intelligence (AI), in a bid to encourage viewers to reflect on the opportunities and dangers posed by the rapidly advancing technology. The special broadcast of Telediario 2, presented by veteran journalist Pepa Bueno, […]

June 23, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

CNN’s All Access now on Prime Video US

CNN announced today that its All Access streaming subscription is now available on Prime Video in the US.    All Amazon customers are now able to sign up and gain access to 24/7 global live news channels that feature CNN’s US and international programming, original content from CNN Originals including CNN Original Series and award-winning CNN […]

June 19, 2026