Advanced Television

BT: Tough gig

BT has a new CEO in Allison Kirkby, though she is not new to the company having served as a NED since 2019, the same time Philip Jansen became CEO. BT is the definition of a lacklustre stock. This despite being in a major growth area and holding a huge market share. It is, to […]

July 31, 2023

Takeshi’s Castle returns to UK on Prime Video

Comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis will provide a uniquely British perspective on the new Prime Video Japanese reboot of physical challenge show Takeshi’s Castle, which launches on August 30th exclusively to Prime members in the UK and Ireland. Davis and Ranganathan will guide viewers through the hilarious, dramatic, and, at times, baffling world of […]

July 20, 2023

Supponor, Mediapro renew partnership

Supponor, the  virtual advertising technology solution provider in sports, and Mediapro, the TV production and marketing rights agency in the sports and entertainment industry, have announced the long term renewal of their long-standing partnership. This agreement further cements the decade-long partnership between Supponor and Mediapro; underlining Supponor’s most enduring commercial relationship and recognising Mediapro as […]

July 19, 2023

Jason Momoa joins Discovery Channel’s Shark Week

Discovery Channel’s popular Shark Week will return for its historic 35th year this summer with Hollywood star Jason Momoa joining as host. Momoa, who is dedicated to protecting and preserving our oceans, will guide fans through the biggest annual celebration of sharks.  Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer, US Networks Group, Warner Bros. Discovery […]

July 18, 2023

Banijay reorganises business in Asia

Media and entertainment powerhouse, Banijay, has announced the reorganisation of Banijay in Asia, combining two  entities – Endemol Shine India and Banijay Asia – under the leadership of Deepak Dhar, who has been appointed the Founder & Group CEO – Banijay Asia and Endemol Shine India. Building a regional content powerhouse, the move follows the […]

July 17, 2023

Mediacorp, Singtel, StarHub bring Women’s World Cup to Singapore

From July 20th to August 20th, Mediacorp, Singtel and StarHub, are set to provide full coverage of all 64 FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 matches to football fans in Singapore. The collaboration will enable football fans to stream the games live or on-demand on any device. All new and existing mewatch, […]

July 14, 2023

LigaT to launch TV streaming service in Portugal

Portuguese ISP LigaT is launching a commitment-free streaming TV service in Portugal with three subscription packages. The TV Essencial pack offers exclusively national TV channels for €5.99 per month, while the TV Essencial Plus package combines both Portuguese and international TV channels for €7.99/month. A third package, called TV Plus, will subsequently be launched with […]

July 10, 2023From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Vizrt cloud protection for European League of Football

Vizrt, a specialist in real-time graphics and live production solutions for content creators, helped the European League of Football (ELF) achieve its vision of moving to cloud live production for its 2023 season, in just three weeks. Representing 17 teams across nine countries – with more joining each season – the ELF viewership is on […]

July 7, 2023

SPORT1, Starzz partnership

SPORT1 has agreed a partnership with Starzz. As part of the cooperation, Sport1 acquires shareholder shares in Starzz. Starzz will now be placed on the SPORT1 platforms in the TV, digital, audio and social media areas. In addition, both partners are developing new, joint approaches in the area of Web3 technology based on direct, interactive […]

July 4, 2023

Canela.TV launches on Fubo

Canela Media, a provider of digital media experiences for the Latino community, is now available on Fubo, the US sports-first live TV streaming platform. Canela Deportes, Canela Clásicos, Canela Cinema and Canela Telenovelas will be available to subscribers of Fubo’s Latino plan as well as its Latino Plus channel package, which can be added onto […]

June 30, 2023