UTECA has taken legal action against RTVE over its advertising sales strategy for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, escalating a growing dispute between private broadcasters in Spain and the state-owned corporation. Some seven weeks before the tournament begins, the association of private television networks has filed for urgent precautionary measures before the Commercial Court in […]
Research from Ampere Analysis shows that subscription streamers accounted for around half of Scripted Spanish-language TV commissions in key markets in 2025, underlining their leading role in Scripted content across Spain and Latin America. In 2025, Spanish accounted for 23 per cent of all non-English-language commissions from global streamers, with Netflix and Prime Video being […]
Orange has secured approval from the Spanish government to acquire full ownership of MasOrange, paving the way for the French operator to complete the merger. The authorisation, granted through Spain’s Council of Ministers and Ministry of Economy, allows Orange to purchase the remaining 50 per cent stake in MasOrange still held by Lorca, the investment […]
BBC natural history format Springwatch is set to make its international debut. Originally launched in the UK in 2005, the format which has become known for its blend of live wildlife coverage and storytelling, has now been commissioned in Spain by EITB (the Basque Public Broadcaster). Produced by Brutal Media, part of BBC Studios, the […]
Netflix has once again increased its subscription prices in Spain, introducing higher monthly charges across all plans without prior notice to customers. The revised tariffs apply immediately to new subscribers, while existing members will see the increase reflected in their next billing cycle. The latest move underlines the streaming giant’s strategy of boosting revenue per […]
Streaming platforms have adapted the traditional advertising model to the digital era, using geo-targeted campaigns, personalised marketing and interactive shopping tools that allow viewers to purchase products directly from their screens, according to esearch conducted in Spain. The study was led by José Antonio Cortés Quesada from International University of La Rioja, alongside Ainhoa García-Rivero, […]
Euskaltel, the Spanish telco serving the Basque Country, has renewed its Board of Directors, appointing Luz Usamentiaga as president replacing Jon Ander de las Fuentes in the position. Usamentiaga has over 25 years of experience in the telco sector. She was one of the founders of the employers’ association Digitales, serving as its Secretary General since […]
International content distribution and production company, Bomanbridge Media, has secured multiple broadcast agreements throughout Europe and North America for titles across its factual portfolio. Independent US network EarthxTV, dedicated to conservation and sustainability programming, has acquired a 45+ hour package of factual content to launch alongside Earth Day later this month. Titles include the Jackson […]
Spain has introduced an unprecedented system to block illegal sports broadcasts in real time, marking a significant escalation in the fight against digital piracy and directly affecting users who rely on unauthorised streaming services. The initiative, reported by elEconomista, follows a landmark ruling issued on March 23rd by a commercial court in Barcelona. The decision […]
Spanish satellite business Sateliot, which is planning a fleet of satellites mainly to address Internet of Things (IoT) demand, has opened a Series C round of financing which is looking to secure €100 million. The aim is to build and launch 16 satellites and also to demo its new 5G ‘New Radio’ service which will […]