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Max to stream CNN International in Europe

Max, Warner Bros Discovery’s streaming platform, will launch the CNN International 24/7 live channel feed in 22 European countries across Spain, Nordics, Belgium, Netherlands and Central and Eastern Europe on August 29th, as the world’s attention turns to this year’s US election. Ahead of election day on November 5th, Max subscribers will be able to […]

August 27, 2024

BBC wants Edwards to return salary

Disgraced newsreader Huw Edwards has been asked by the BBC to return the £200,000+ (€233,000) salary he earned after being arrested in November 2023 on child abuse image charges, as the corporation launches an independent review following the case. New chair Samir Shah, said: “Mr Edwards pleaded guilty to an appalling crime. Had he been […]

August 9, 2024

Disney+ adding continuous playlists in US; price hikes

Disney+ is adding continuous playlists to its core subscription on-demand offering in the US. Beginning September 4th, ABC News Live and a playlist focused on preschool content will be available to all subscribers, with four additional curated playlists to follow in the autumn. This new feature bolsters the Disney+ offering ahead of updated pricing for […]

August 7, 2024

CNN launches CNN Originals FAST channel

CNN has launched CNN Originals, a new FAST channel that offers a way for audiences to watch acclaimed long-form content from the CNN Originals Series library. Titles available at launch include Amanpour: Sex and Love Around the World, Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Diana, Lincoln: Divided We Stand, Soundtracks: Songs […]

August 7, 2024

BBC World Service rebroadcasting deal in Cayman Islands

BBC World Service English has partnered with DMS Broadcasting to bring its news, current affairs and factual radio programming to audiences in the Cayman Islands. DMS Broadcasting is a radio broadcasting group based in the Cayman Islands, with seven FM radio stations dedicated to music, entertainment, news and information. BBC World Service English will be […]

August 2, 2024

Ofcom: Local media remains vital to UK

Ofcom has published its initial findings on the local media landscape in the UK. Given the range of duties that Ofcom has relevant to local media, the media regulator says that “it is important that we maintain an up-to-date understanding of this rapidly changing sector”. Ofcom therefore launched a two-stage review of local media at […]

July 24, 2024

Survey: CNN, Fox the most divisive US news outlets

America’s trust in the media has plateaued over the last few years with only around one-in-three Americans saying they trust the news. Harrison & Hunter Agency Partners, the digital PR & content marketing agency, visualised the percentage of Americans who trust (or distrust) various news organisations. Data is sourced from a 2024 YouGov survey commissioned […]

July 23, 2024

Viory and AUB tackle fake news in Africa

Viory, the video news agency of the Global South, has deepened its ties with the AUB (African Union of Broadcasting) delivering a series of expert masterclasses to provide journalists working in Africa with the skills they need to ensure the authenticity of their news content. The online workshops, led by the Viory Verification Team, are […]

June 20, 2024

Ireland: Online news consumption overtakes TV

More people in Ireland consume their news online than through any other medium, including television. This is the first time that news online has become more popular than television news in Ireland according to the annual Digital News Report Ireland. The report, published by Coimisiún na Meán, also reveals that the number of Irish news […]

June 17, 2024

Sky Kids boosts news output

Sky Kids’ news service FYI: For Your Info is increasing its reach of news and sport content for young viewers (age 9-15), with short news videos set to be released across the week on Sky News social platforms – including TikTok, Instagram and YouTube – in addition to the usual weekly show that broadcasts every […]

June 4, 2024