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Sky launches The Attention Index

A new report from Sky – The Attention Index – reveals what is grabbing the attention of audiences in today’s information-rich world. From the big screens in living rooms, to the small screens on mobiles, the report provides an insight into where people are focusing their attention, how people watch and how they stay connected. […]

July 26, 2024

Ofcom: NOW tops Q1 broadband complaints

Ofcom has published the latest figures for complaints it received about the UK’s major mobile, broadband and pay-TV providers. These figures cover the first quarter of 2024, from January to March. During that time, complaints fell compared to the previous quarter – complaints about fixed broadband, pay-TV and landlines all fell while complaints about mobile services […]

July 25, 2024

Sky’s Bennett poached by BBC Studios

BBC Studios has named Zai Bennett as new CEO and Chief Creative Officer for its global content-making division BBC Studios Productions. Bennett’s remit – which will span the company’s UK and international production units (including the world-renowned Natural History Unit), owned labels and invested indies across its Global Entertainment, Factual, Scripted, Kids & Family and […]

July 25, 2024

Arrests in illegal streaming crackdown

In one of the largest operations to date, UK intellectual property protection body FACT and partners, including Sky, have taken action across the UK to combat illegal streaming and the use of unlawfully modified Firestick devices. In a month-long coordinated and sequenced nationwide surge, FACT and police targeted individuals providing unauthorised access to premium TV […]

July 23, 2024By Colin Mann

Dune: Prophecy coming to Sky

Sky has announced that Dune: Prophecy will be coming soon to Sky. The six-episode season starring Emily Watson alongside Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May and Mark Strong, will debut later this year on Sky and streaming service NOW. From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before […]

July 21, 2024

Tayto sponsors Sky Sports darts

Tayto Group, specialists in Pork Snacks, has announced it will be sponsoring coverage of darts on Sky Sports. The new deal was created in partnership by Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky and integrated marketing agency, Bray Leino. The campaign sees the first ever TV campaign for Tayto’s pork snacks range. The campaign kicks […]

July 12, 2024

Sky Kids announces trio of new commissions

Sky Kids has announced three new Sky Originals that will all be produced in the UK: Jaime’s Yoga Adventures, Ten Little…who? and Emerald. YouTube sensation Jaime Amor is bringing movement and mindfulness to Sky Kids with her first ever TV series, Jaime’s Yoga Adventures. Kids will be taken on an inspiring journey to a world […]

July 9, 2024

US dramas Elsbeth and Matlock coming to Sky

Two US dramas are coming to UK audiences this year, with Elsbeth, US network CBS’ second most-watched new series of the 23-24 season, and Matlock, inspired by the classic television series of the same name, joining the line up of programming coming to Sky and streaming service NOW in 2024. Elsbeth stars Emmy Award winner […]

July 9, 2024

Report: BT leads UK in fixed broadband customer experience

MedUX, a specialist in international fixed and mobile network testing and benchmarking, has released its 2024 benchmark report on fixed broadband performance across the UK. The research reveals that BT not only leads in fixed broadband network responsiveness, but is also able to provide the overall finest Quality of Experience (QoE), with a score of […]

July 3, 2024

Sky Media launches Footprint Fund spin-off

Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, has announced that its Sky Zero Footprint Fund is launching an additional initiative dedicated to SME and local businesses called Local Heroes. Launched in 2021, The Sky Zero Footprint Fund initiative was created to inspire positive behaviour change and help start-ups and established brands accelerate their sustainable initiatives […]

July 3, 2024