TVB, the trade association of America’s local broadcast television industry, has released findings from its 2026 Purchase Funnel Study which found that TV continues to play a key role in creating brand awareness and influencing consumer purchase decisions. TVB commissioned GfK/NIQ to conduct this study, which looked at over 20 media platforms, both traditional and […]
Sky has announced the appointment of Damian Saunders as Managing Director of Sky Business, as the company continues to scale its B2B operations and strengthen its position in the UK business market. Saunders joined Sky in 2012 as Strategy and Emerging Markets Director, working within the business segment at a time when the offer was […]
Nearly fifteen months after its closure, Disney Channel is set to return to Spanish television. The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that the channel will relaunch in Spain on April 1st, marking a revival of one of the country’s most recognisable children’s brands. The revived pay-TV channel will replace Disney Junior which currently broadcasts programming […]
SportsCast Global has announced a partnership with FAST Channels TV to launch a new 24/7 sports FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel designed for passionate sports fans. SportsCast Global delivers a curated programming lineup focused on the sports that define global sports culture — football, motorsport, basketball, tennis, and baseball — featuring classic games, highlights, […]
NBCUniversal Media Group has announced that Gus O’Brien is promoted to President, International Networks and Direct-to-Consumer. O’Brien will assume this role on April 1st as Ken Bettsteller, outgoing president of the group, will move into an advisory role focusing on key international NBCU Media Group ventures. “Our International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer portfolio brings some of our most beloved […]
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), in conjunction with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has confirmed that baseline funding for the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) will be maintained for a further three years, from April 2026 to March 2029. This partnership has taken the fight to IP crime across the board, […]
Evrideo, the cloud-native SaaS platform for broadcast operations, has announced two executive appointments that underscore the company’s rapid growth and commitment to the North American market. Rob Malcolm (pictured) has been named Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Product Officer, and Greg Willis has joined as Vice President, Sales & Business Development, North America. “These hires […]
Kiswe, a specialist in streaming technology and services, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) have announced the global launch of MyAEW, a new digital platform for wrestling fans. Powered by Kiswe, MyAEW gives subscribers immersive access to live and on-demand events outside the US and Canada, a dedicated FAST channel with ad supported viewing available to […]
Rainbow has announced the launch of Winx Club & Friends, its first themed SVoD channel available on Prime Video. The curated, always-available channel is live now in the UK, Italy, France, Finland and Sweden through a direct subscription on Prime Video. Featuring Rainbow’s most iconic brands, the Winx Club & Friends channel represents a new viewing […]
Big audiences have always pulled wagers toward them. What changed is the surface. A sports book once sat in its own lane, while television built the spectacle and sold the ads. Now the layers sit closer together. A championship game airs across broadcast, cable, apps, and social clips, while traders, fantasy players, and casual viewers […]
A report from investment bank Berenberg on the merger between the media production giants Banijay and All3Media is positive about the plan. “We view the rationale for the merger positively, as it strengthens Banijay’s catalogue and scale,” said the bank’s report. Berenberg is recommending Banijay a ‘BUY’ for its clients and a price target of […]
Two satellite operators, Viasat of California and Space42 of Abu Dhabi, are involved in a joint-venture, Equatys. The pair want to build and launch up to a 2,800 satellite mega-constellation to connect “billions” of people. The Equatys joint venture was announced in September 2025, but details have emerged following the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. […]
Congratulations(!!???) to Paramount shareholders – you have won the battle for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Your board has done it by throwing the kitchen sink at its target – that’s a sink with a super clever three way tap and a massive waste disposal unit. You have to read the terms they have offered more […]