BBC Studios and Viaplay Group have announced the launch of advertising in Sweden for BBC Studios’ multi-genre linear channel, BBC Nordic. This extends their existing advertising partnership in Norway. BBC Nordic is widely available in Sweden and Norway through all major operators. Advertising for the channel will be sold locally through Viaplay Group for both […]
Viaplay, the Nordic streaming service, has reported a Q4 operating loss of SEK92 million (€8.24), an improvement on the SEK2.7 billion loss in the same period last year as the company shifts its strategy towards unscripted content and sports. Q4’s net loss also improved, down from SEK2.86 billion to SEK230 million. Viplay closed 2024 with […]
Viaplay Content Distribution has announce the acquisition of international distribution rights for Vanguard (5 x 45’), an upcoming drama series produced by FLX in collaboration with SVT and New8 Alliance. Vanguard delivers a gripping portrayal of Swedish media mogul Jan Stenbeck, following his transformative years in 1970s New York and his revolutionary impact on Sweden’s media and telecommunications […]
SF Studios has announced thd appointment of Tanya Badendyck as the new CEO of Paradox. With a career, spanning decades in the film and TV industry as both producer and film commissioner, Tanya brings extensive expertise and experience to this role. Paradox, fully owned by SF Studios and one of Norway’s leading production companies, embarks […]
Viaplay Group has secured an exclusive pan-Nordic agreement with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). This long-term partnership includes the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, the FIS Cross Country World Cup, and a range of other winter sports events. The coverage will be available on Viaplay Group’s platforms and channels across the Nordic region. […]
Today, 75 per cent of households in Norway subscribe to at least one paid streaming service, a significant increase compared to the same period last year, reports Mediavision. This strong growth has largely been driven by TV and broadband operators increasingly offering streaming bundles alongside other services. Nearly half of all households in Norway, now […]
Viaplay has named William Linders as its new chief executive (CEO) in the Netherlands, succeeding Roger Lodewick who is stepping down effective immediately after just 10 months in the role. Linders, a former VodafoneZiggo executive, will assume the role on January 1st 2025, reporting to Viaplay CEO and President Jørgen Madsen Lindemann. Linders has also […]
The Melbourne Cup Carnival will see record TV exposure with the Australian horse racing festival to be aired on 28 sporting networks, covering 228 territories. The Lexus Melbourne Cup will headline the four-day meeting. Run on November 5th. The $8.5 million feature race takes place at Flemington Racecourse where the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) and […]
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships returns to Del Mar on November 1st and 2nd. This two-day championship will feature expanded global coverage, with 30 networks broadcasting the event across every populated continent. Coverage of all 14 champion races, which collectively boast $34 million in prize money and awards, will be produced by host broadcaster NBC. […]
Viaplay has reported total reported Q3 group net sales of SEK 4,412 million (€386.5m) and total operating income before associated company income (ACI) and items affecting comparability (IAC) of SEK -56 milllion. The Nordic streaming service saw 6 per cent organic sales growth for core operations (Nordics, Netherlands and Select) in the quarter, with reported […]