Advanced Television

Regulation

Joshua vs. Povetkin piracy warnings

Ahead of the Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin World Heavyweight title fight this weekend, a number of industry executives have warned about the pitfalls of pirating the fight – especially when live streaming on social media channels. Alongside this, as part of the continuing crackdown on illegal streaming Mr Justice Arnold, on September 20th, awarded […]

September 21, 2018By Colin Mann

Twitch blocked in China

Twitch, the popular video game-streaming service and a subsidiary of Amazon, has been blocked in China. Twitch’s website has been unreachable from the country since September 20th and its app has also been removed from the local Apple App Store. Twitch has confirmed that it is being blocked but it has not said why Chinese […]

September 21, 2018

Sky takeover ‘weekend showdown’

On the basis that neither Twenty-First Century Fox nor Comcast have declared their offer final, such that either offer may be increased or otherwise revised, the UK’s Panel on Takeovers and Mergers has deemed that a competitive situation  to exist for the purposes of Rule 32.5 of the Takeover Code. In order to provide an […]

September 20, 2018By Colin Mann

138 Indian channels continue to break rules

India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) has named and shamed 138 channels, in the news and non-news sectors, are showing more than 12 minutes of ads in any one hour. The measurements were taken in the first quarter (January to March 25th). The channels were measured during the evening ‘primetime’ hours (7pm-10pm) and 99 entertainment channels […]

September 20, 2018By Chris Forrester

Ofcom CEO: ‘Broadcasting regulation could tackle online harm’

Sharon White, CEO of UK communications regulator Ofcom, has suggested that the body’s experience of regulating broadcasting might be relevant to tackling online harm, as the Government considers possible legislation. Addressing the Royal Television Society London Conference White noted that there was growing evidence that, for all its undoubted benefits, Internet growth had come at […]

September 19, 2018By Colin Mann

Culture Secretary: Government will support PSBs

Jeremy Wright, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has confirmed that the UK government will support Public Service Broadcasters to ensure they continue to thrive, and stay prominent, as part of a healthy, sustainable and dynamic media landscape. Addressing the Royal Television Society London Conference, Wright noted that as national institutions […]

September 19, 2018By Colin Mann

Spain: Telefónica sues Mediapro for football damages

Telefónica has filed a lawsuit against TV company Mediapro over the closure of the channels Canal Abono Fútbol and Canal Abono Fútbol 1 to the benefit of beIN La Liga, owned by the media company. The telco is demanding some €8.6 million compensation for the damages caused by the closure, according to El Economista. In […]

September 18, 2018From David Del Valle in Madrid

BBC DG calls for new investment

BBC Director General Tony Hall has suggested the Corporation needs new investment to enable it to continue to provide distinctive programmes and products, that reflect Britons’ experiences and outlook on life, made available and relevant to everyone – of all ages and demographics. Addressing the RTS London Conference 2018, Hall, elements of whose speech were […]

September 18, 2018Colin Mann @ RTS London

VR Industry Forum: “Quality and interoperability key”

Rob Koenon, the President of VR Industry Forum (VRIF), has said that creating a buoyant marketplace for VR in the future will depend on high-quality and interoperable services. Speaking during an IBC Masterclass on VR Technology and Industry, Koenon highlighted the healthy and realistic expectations that now surround VR – but warned that the industry […]

September 18, 2018Colin Mann @ IBC

Ofcom calls for social media regulation

Ofcom, the media watchdog, has joined calls for independent internet regulation, following research warning that 21 per cent of Brits have been harmed by web content. The regulator’s chief executive, Sharon White, has published a document claiming 12 million people in the UK have experienced harassment, fraud and abuse online.  Ofcom suggested that principles from […]

September 18, 2018