The Spanish Government has officially launched a public tender for the allocation of a new nationwide free-to-air digital terrestrial television (DTT) channel, following approval by the Council of Ministers. The initiative was presented by Óscar López, Minister for Digital Transformation and the Civil Service. According to the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the decision complies with […]
ICEX Spain Trade & Investment and Parrot Analytics have presented data at MIPCOM showing Spain has achieved a 26.1 per cent ‘hit-rate’ – the highest in Europe and Hispanic markets – underscoring Spain’s efficiency as a producer of exportable streaming hits. Spain’s slate now accounts for 6.47 per cent of global non-English streaming revenue (from […]
Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE will launch its new Catalan-language television channel, 2Cat, on October 13th. The new channel will replace L2, which currently broadcasts in Spanish across the country, transforming it into a service tailored for Catalonia. The channel will start with an initial annual budget of €8 million, which will increase to €11 million […]
Telefónica is reportedly considering a major workforce reduction that could affect around 6,000 employees, according to industry sources. However, company representatives have clarified that “there is currently no formal redundancy plan (ERE) on the table”. The potential adjustment aligns with the group’s ongoing efforts to simplify its organisational structure and optimise resources — goals reiterated […]
The CEO of Movistar Plus+, Daniel Domenjó, has sounded the alarm over sports piracy, warning that nearly half of football fans in Spain consume matches illegally. Speaking at the Círculo Ecuestre in Barcelona on October 2nd, Domenjó revealed that “43 per cent of the people who watch football in Spain pirate it,” a practice he […]
RTVE and FORTA have officially launched the Spanish DVB-I Pilot, an initiative in Spain aimed at testing the DVB-I standard. The project seeks to assess its suitability as a strategic tool to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and relevance of audiovisual content, while adapting to new consumption habits. The pilot is framed within the Convenio Compostela, […]
SES Satellite Ibérica, a subsidiary of SES, is finalising the launch of a new satellite television service in Spain under the brand Astra HD+. The platform is set to roll out in the coming weeks. At launch, Astra HD+ will offer around 26 HD TV channels which will be free of charge until early next […]
SWISSto12, the aerospace company and manufacturer of advanced satellite systems and radio frequency products, has announced the opening of a new facility in Madrid, Spain. The expansion aims to accelerate SWISSto12’s capabilities in developing advanced satellite payloads and user terminal systems. The buildout of a facility in a new region signals the company’s continued growth, […]
Secuoya Studios announces the appointment of Andrés Zamora to lead its Global Pre-Sales and Distribution division, a strategic move that further consolidates the company’s international positioning in the content market. With this addition, the studio advances the execution of its global roadmap, aimed at bringing productions developed in Spain, Europe and Latin America closer to […]
The NBA and DAZN have announced a rights agreement that will allow the sports streaming platform to show live games and original programming in Spain starting with the 2025/26 season – which tips off on October 22nd. DAZN will offer a selection of regular season games, the playoffs, the Conference Finals, the NBA All-Star Game, […]