Broadcasters are rebuilding live operations workflows around IP delivery as satellite and dedicated fibre distribution decline, according to research from Caretta Research produced in partnership with Zixi. The shift is already transforming live sports production. By moving contribution feeds and master control operations to IP and cloud infrastructure, broadcasters can scale coverage beyond the limits […]
Sky Sports and Zuffa Boxing have agreed a new multi-year deal, confirming Sky as the UK and Irish broadcaster for all Zuffa Boxing events. The deal includes at least five shows per year on UK soil. Zuffa – the US start-up and a partnership between Saudi Arabia’s SELA and TKO, the parent company of the […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced a step forward in its programmatic strategy, enabling advertisers to access VoD inventory via Google Display & Video 360 (DV360). Following a successful pilot, Sky Media will offer programmatic access to broadcast quality VoD across its own platforms and channels, as well as inventory from its broad […]
Sky has revealed a slate of newly acquired drama and comedy from around the world. The celebrated Heated Rivalry is confirmed to return exclusively to Sky and NOW, with Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie continuing the phenomenon with a second season arriving in 2027. Sky will also air bring mystery thriller YAGA, starring Carrie-Anne Moss, […]
A selection of Hayu’s shows are now available to Sky TV subscribers. Customers can access select seasons of reality favourites including Below Deck and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills straight from the Sky TV homepage, on demand and included within their Sky subscription, giving a taste of what’s to come before the full launch […]
MPTS 2026 has unveiled the first wave of its seminar programme, with more than 130 speakers confirmed ahead of its return to The Grand Hall, Olympia London on May 13th-14th. As the event marks its tenth anniversary, this year’s programme reflects the continued convergence of broadcast, production and digital media. Spanning eight theatres and conferences, […]
Sky customers in the UK and Ireland can now access Disney+ as part of their Sky TV subscription. Worth £5.99 a month, eligible new and existing customers will get simple access to Disney+ Standard with Ads or the same saving on Standard and Premium. The move follows February’s announcement of Sky’s new line-up, bringing Disney+, […]
Sky Arts’ popular Landscape Artist of the Year will see broadcaster, author and podcaster Fearne Cotton join Stephen Mangan as co-host of the upcoming season. Cotton is one of the UK’s most recognisable broadcasters, having hosted some of the nation’s biggest and best-loved shows including Top of the Pops, Celebrity Juice, The X Factor spin-off […]
Sky has unveiled a first look image from Possession, confirming the new title for the Sky Original thriller formerly announced as Inheritance. Created and written by Karla Crome (Something Very Bad is Going to Happen) and directed by Storm Saulter (Better Mus’ Come, Sprinter), Possession is a five part limited event series set between Bristol in the UK and Jamaica, led by Gugu Mbatha-Raw […]
Sky Media has announced Cheez-It as the headline sponsor of Sky One, securing a 12-month partnership that will see the brand front and centre across the channel’s return. The partnership brokered by Sky Media, Carat and The Story Lab, gives Cheez-It year-round visibility through a high-impact sponsorship of Sky One’s post 9pm schedule. As part of […]