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Forecast: Sports fandom to generate £13bn a year for UK by 2034

The nation of passionate sports fans is estimated to generate £13 billion (€15.4bn) for the UK economy in 2034, according to research into the impact of the sporting ecosystem by Public First, commissioned by Sky. As more people than ever before tune into sports, a report titled Game Changing: How sport makes us happier, healthier […]

September 10, 2024

Sky Mobile launches in Ireland

Sky Mobile has officially launched in Ireland today and to mark its arrival, Sky Mobile has introduced a ‘Price for Life’ launch plan including Unlimited calls, texts and 5G data for €15 – meaning customers will pay €15 per month for life. In addition to this, Sky Mobile offers a 10GB plan starting from €10, for […]

September 10, 2024

Sky Business signs supply deal with ITS

Sky Business has signed a long-term supply agreement with ITS, to deliver high-capacity Ethernet connectivity to businesses and other organisations across the UK. The partnership agreement will bring the two networks together, using a combination of ITS’s fibre and Sky Business’s core network to deliver ultrafast business-grade services. The partnership enables both parties to benefit […]

September 9, 2024

Brassic Season 6 coming to Sky

Sky has announced that the sixth season of its best-rated Sky Original comedy, Brassic. will premiere on September 26th at 9:00pm. Viewers can also re-live their favourite moments with all episodes available on Sky on-demand and NOW. After an explosive end to season 5, the Brassic gang are back. They’re busy getting their lives back […]

September 9, 2024

Joe Lycett hosting inaugural Sky Arts Awards

Comedian, activist and presenter, Joe Lycett, will be the host of the inaugural Sky Arts Awards, taking place on September 17th at The Roundhouse, London and airing at 9pm on Sky Arts and Freeview. Over the last two weeks, a series of ‘Stop the Arts’ protests have been occurring at renowned cultural hotspots across the […]

September 6, 2024

Cox integrates Xumo FAST Channels; Sky to follow

Xumo Enterprise, the B2B arm of the Xumo joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, has partnered with Cox Communications to integrate free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels into its linear guide to offer customers in the US more programming, at no additional cost. Cox follows Xfinity as the latest MVPD to integrate Xumo-powered FAST channels […]

September 5, 2024

Hill to lead Sky Media insight and measurement

Sky Media has announced the appointment of Matt Hill as the new Director of Insight & Measurement. Hill will be joining from Thinkbox and will start the role in February 2025 replacing Lucy Bristowe, who left earlier this year. With over 20 years of experience in media, Hill brings a wealth of expertise to Sky. […]

August 30, 2024

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon begins production in Spain

AMC Networks has announced the start of production on the third season of its hit series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon in Spain starring beloved characters Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride). Season three will be based in Madrid with extensive location shooting planned in the Galicia, Aragón, Catalonia and Valencia regions, […]

August 28, 2024

Sky orders Boyzone docu-series

For the first time in 30 years, memebers of the Irish boy band Boyzone – Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Michael Graham – will grant exclusive interview access for a three-part Sky documentary series. Revealing their personal experiences in a band that sold over 25 million records, the men will talk candidly about how they grappled […]

August 21, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Sky orders Under Salt Marsh starring Kelly Reilly

Award-winning actor Kelly Reilly (Yellowstone, Here) is to star in new Sky Original crime thriller, Under Salt Marsh, from Writer, Creator and Executive Producer Claire Oakley (Make Up). Oakley will also helm the series as lead director. The series, produced by Little Door Productions in association with Sky Studios will begin filming later this year. […]

August 21, 2024