Sky News has announced a multi-year deal with MSNBC, the US news network, which will pay for the use of its cross-platform coverage. The channel’s live broadcasts, TV packages and online journalism are to be used by MSNBC as part of a commercial agreement, the details of which were not disclosed. All Sky News’ British and […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has extended its partnership with Regit, the UK’s digital garage. This is following strong demand and high return rates across the automotive and insurance advertisers. The collaboration combines Regit’s unique insight into the UK’s car owners with Sky Media’s advanced targeting solutions. Together they have proven particularly successful […]
Planning approval has been granted for the expansion of Sky Studios Elstree, Sky’s film and TV studio, financed and developed by L&G. The approval, which would allow a further 10 stages to the complex in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, unlocks development that is expected to create over 2,000 jobs and attract £2 billion (€2.2bn) of production investment to the UK […]
Buffering internet has been ranked among the most annoying everyday delays in an ‘impatient nation’ study. A poll of 3,000 adults uncovered that a fifth – the equivalent to 10.7 million Brits – consider themselves impatient. This comes as almost two in ten (19 per cent) blame social media for their lack of patience, with […]
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is back for a third season. All seven episodes of the global hit – the longest season to date – will be available exclusively on Sky Max and streaming service NOW on October 24th. Season three, filmed in Spain, will follow Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) as they […]
Corporate trade company Active International, part of AMS (Active Media Services), has hired Dave Carpenter as its new media director. Previously at Goodstuff, where he held the role of managing partner, investment, Carpenter joins the team as Ruth Cartwright takes the helm as managing director. As part of his new role, Carpenter will focus on […]
Sky is set to cut 600 jobs in the UK as it focuses on switching to streaming existing services after a period of product launches. Some 900 jobs will be affected by the reorganisation, according to the FT, with about 600 roles set to be cut across the company’s UK businesses. The remainder are expected […]
FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft) and partners have carried out a major enforcement operation against Irish retail outlets enabling access to illegal TV streaming services, sending a strong warning to those breaking the law and putting consumers at risk. In this latest action, FACT teams, working alongside Sky, delivered legal notices to 15 shops and […]
NFL fans in the UK don’t always have the easiest time of it. Traditionally, this kind of content has been costly to show, and coverage in the country has been sporadic and limited as a result. Butat least for the next few years, all of that is in the past! The NFL recently announced multiyear […]
Harmonic has announced that SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SJC), a satellite operator and pay-TV provider in Japan, has partnered with Harmonic to modernise its broadcast playout and delivery workflow. Leveraging Harmonic’s software-based XOS Advanced Media Processor, SJC can cost-effectively deliver exceptional video quality to viewers and tap into new business models to drive revenue growth. […]