Gambling advertising has long been a reliable revenue stream for UK broadcasters and streaming platforms. In 2025, a tightening regulatory climate and industry scrutiny are forcing changes in how these ads are planned and delivered. Recent guidance from the Gambling Commission and Ofcom’s updated broadcast code now tighten the rules on how and when gambling […]
Eutelsat has announced that the UK is to participate in the contemplated capital increase announced by Eutelsat on June 19th. This additional participation from another key reference shareholder will increase the total amount to be raised to €1.5 billion. His Majesty’s Government, via The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology of the UK […]
Samsung Ads, the advertising arm of Samsung Electronics’ media division, has promoted Lauren Barnett to Head of UK Sales. In her new role, Barnett will lead the UK sales team, leveraging Samsung’s data capabilities to unlock new opportunities for brands and agencies. The move comes as Samsung Ads strengthens its proposition in the advertising market, becoming […]
All six episodes of the Spanish Original series, Suspicious Minds, are now streaming exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland. Co-directed by Inma Torrente (Valeria, Los enviados), and Alejandro Bazzano (Mar de plástico, La casa de papel, Cicatriz), the six-part action-adventure series, follows Amber (Silvia Alonso), one of the greatest thieves in the world. […]
The British Film Commission and Film France CNC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the aim of recognising and enhancing the collaboration between the UK and French screen industries, as well as incentivising and promoting inward investment film and high-end TV production across the two territories. The agreement was signed today [July 9th] at […]
Happydemics has announced the appointment of Michael Isaacs-Olaye as VP Sales & Partnerships UK, to lead the company’s domestic growth strategy. A seasoned marketing professional of more than 16 years, Isaacs-Olaye will combine local market knowledge with industry experience to help Happydemics continue its growth trajectory in the UK. Isaacs-Olaye is also no stranger to […]
MBS, a service integrator and managed gateway operator, has announced an agreement with SES to acquire a part of its media services in Germany and the UK. Rebranded as ‘full season’, the new business will offer content management, playout, IP, VoD Delivery and OTT distribution services, expanding the MBS value chain to further establish it […]
The UK Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA), a trade body representing ISPs and related comms providers, has published the results of a new nationally representative poll. This found that 72 per cent of people believe it’s important for broadband providers to keep upgrading networks and 62 per cent were willing to accept short-term traffic disruption […]
UK indie Dash Pictures has announced five premium unscripted titles in production as part of its 2025 line-up, with more captivating shows to be announced in the coming weeks. Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols (6 x 1 hour), produced in association with National Geographic, charts the history of the Mongolian Empire from its […]
All3Media International has partnered with Prime Video on a new true crime title package from prodco Story Films, which will debut on Prime Video in the UK and Ireland this year. All3Media International is on board as global partner and will handle international distribution rights throughout the rest of the world. The five true crime […]