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Max returning to HBO Max name

At Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) Upfront presentation at Madison Square Garden, New York, the company made the surprise announcement that its Max streaming service will be reverting back to its old name. The rebrand will occur this summer, and comes two years after the ‘HBO’ was dropped from ‘HBO Max’. The decision was largely questioned […]

May 14, 2025By Nik Roseveare

IBC2025 announces speakers from NBCUniversal, ITV, YouTube, WBD

IBC2025 is now open for registration, with the global media, entertainment and technology community set to gather at the RAI Amsterdam from September 12th–15th. IBC drives innovation, collaboration, and real-world business success across the content and technology ecosystem. With a dynamic four-day exhibition and a three-day conference, IBC2025 promises to connect professionals from across the media […]

May 12, 2025

Poland: TV/streaming viewing declines in March

Nielsen, the audience measurement specialist, has released its latest March All Screens Video Landscape report for Poland, covering viewership (a combination of total reach and time spent) from four screens: TVs, PC/laptops, smartphones and tablets. The first month of spring brought a decline in time spent watching video content in the country. Compared to February, […]

May 9, 2025

WBD adds 5.3m streaming subs in Q1

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has reported total Q1 revenue of $8.98 billion (€7.9bn), a 9 per cent ex-FX decrease compared to the prior year quarter, and below analyst expectations. However, the global streaming segment saw strong growth in the quarter with a net gain of 5.3 million subscribers and 22.6 million net adds year-on-year, bringing […]

May 8, 2025

WBD readies Giro d’Italia coverage

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe has revealed its coverage plans for the Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta Femenina – the first Grand Tour races of the cycling season. Some of the world’s greatest riders are poised to push beyond breaking point in one of the most challenging feats of sporting endurance. Their quest to […]

May 6, 2025

Ampersand names Braverman as Chief Revenue Officer

Ampersand, the audience-first TV advertising sales and technology company, has announced the appointment of Todd Braverman as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Braverman brings more than two decades of strategic sales leadership experience across national media companies, digital platforms, and advertising agencies to his new role at Ampersand. As CRO, Braverman will be responsible for leading […]

May 5, 2025

Magnite unveils next gen SpringServe video platform

Magnite, the independent sell-side advertising company, has unveiled the next generation of its SpringServe video platform, a CTV/OTT solution combining its SpringServe ad server with the advanced programmatic capabilities of the Magnite Streaming SSP. Initial clients to include Disney Advertising, LG Ad Solutions, Paramount, Roku, Samsung, and Warner Bros Discovery. The unified platform streamlines buyers’ […]

April 23, 2025

Discovery Channel celebrates 40 years

Discovery Channel reports that it is commemorating its 40th anniversary by “honouring its long-held mission to inspire curiosity and wonder about the natural world”. The celebration will take place throughout the year, across both US and international markets, and will feature special programming, social media extensions, consumer products, and a new brand spot. Warner Bros […]

April 17, 2025

Record numbers attending NEM Dubrovnik 2025

NEM Dubrovnik 2025, the TV market in the CEE region, reports it will showcase a record number of industry players and more exclusive content than ever before. This year’s event, taking place from June 9th to 12th at the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace in Croatia, will highlight the biggest global players in the TV industry, bringing […]

April 17, 2025

WBD Access, TNT Sports announce Reframe the Game directors

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Access, the development programme connecting new and emerging talent to WBD brands, and TNT Sports have announced Hannah Congdon, Somina Fombo and Daisy Ifama as the filmmakers who will tell their stories as part of Reframe the Game. Launched last year, Reframe the Game aims to tell untold stories from across […]

April 17, 2025