Anti-piracy organisation FACT and Sky have delivered legal warnings to 10 suspected illegal IPTV resellers across Ireland in the latest phase of their campaign against content piracy. Illegal IPTV resellers sell subscriptions directly to members of the public, giving them unauthorised access to premium television, films and live sport. The latest enforcement action targeted individuals […]
nexfibre, the joint venture between InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global and Telefónica, has announced the appointment of Ses Indy as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Indy joins nexfibre from BT Openreach and brings more than 25 years of experience across digital infrastructure and fixed telecommunications. Throughout his career, he has held senior commercial leadership roles and […]
The Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) has secured a record-breaking A$5.3 billion (€3.2bn) media rights agreement with Foxtel Group, Nine and Sky NZ, establishing the largest broadcast and media partnership in Australian sporting history. The seven-year agreement from 2028 delivers a substantial increase in annual revenue to the game, returns control of competition scheduling and […]
Sky has agreed terms to acquire ITV Media & Entertainment from ITV for a total consideration of up to £1.6 billion (€1.86bn) – subject to adjustment for cash, debt and net working capital – comprising £1.2 billion in cash, Love Productions, and up to £0.2 billion in performance-related earn-out, subject to customary conditions and regulatory […]
True crime specialist Peninsula Television has delivered a new 3 x 60’ documentary series for Sky Crime, exploring one of the most notorious serial killer cases in recent American history. Commissioned by Sky Crime, Terror on Long Island examines the investigation into the Long Island serial killings, a case that shocked communities and remained unsolved for […]
Fussy, the refillable deodorant brand on a mission to eliminate single-use plastic from personal care, is launching its first-ever TV advertising campaign, taking its sustainability message to audiences across the UK with a bold challenge: Don’t Be a Tosser. The campaign, airing across Sky channels from 1st July, tackles one of the most overlooked sources of everyday bathroom waste, encouraging consumers […]
Comcast Corporation has announced its intention to separate into two independent publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off of NBCUniversal and Sky. Upon completion of the transaction, Comcast shareholders will own shares in both Comcast and NBCUniversal, creating two focused industry players, each with distinct strategic opportunities. Comcast says the proposed separation reflects its track […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is continuing its BBC Charter Review inquiry with a session on June 30th exploring both the views of other major broadcasters and the role of the BBC in delivering news. During the first half of the session with representatives from ITV, Channel 4 […]
The Paper return for a second season to Sky and streaming service NOW, with all episodes landing on September 10th. The returning series will star Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tim Key, Ramona Young, Eric Rahill, Duane Shepard Sr., Alex Edelman and Oscar Nuñez. New guest stars this season include actors […]
After months of rumours, Sky – the Comcast-owned pay-TV group – has reportedly agreed on terms to acquire ITV’s broadcast and streaming unit. The £1.6 billion (€1.8bn) deal is said to have “moved in a positive direction” in recent days and was now being finalised by lawyers, according to a Reuters report. The total transaction […]