Reed Hastings, CEO at Netflix, suffered a 14 per cent crash in his company’s share price July 16th in after-hours trading following disappointing quarterly numbers. Netflix added a net 670,000 subscribers in the US, and 4.47 million internationally. For any other media business, there would be celebrations, but Wall Street expected more. The consensus was […]
According to Yassine Berhoun, Sports Director at Eurodata TV Worldwide: “The 2018 FIFA World Cup ended on a climax with France victory in an epic European confrontation against Croatia. This clearly shows once again that even at the age of mobile devices and non-linear viewing , major sports events are the only shows capable of […]
According to Dataxis research, pay-TV subscriptions in former European USSR countries (Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia) reached 53.2 million in the first quarter of 2018, a 3 per cent YoY growth. In line with global trends, cable TV is declining in all countries of the region (-2 per cent YoY). However, […]
Mediaset has teamed up with Italian infrastructure fund F2i to launch a joint takeover bid for 60 per cent of Italy’s leading independent tower company EI Towers. The Italian commercial broadcaster already owns 40 per cent of EI Towers, which has an estimated market value of €1.4 billion. The 60 per cent stake could be […]
The French Government has unveiled its 5G roadmap and launched four priority courses of action. “5G is strategically vital to France’s industry, the competitiveness of our economy, innovation and revitalised public services,” says Electronic communications and postal regulatory authority, Arcep. “Starting in 2020, 5G is promising to deliver a jump in technological performances and pave […]
The global unit-share of smart TVs rose from 45 per cent of total TV shipments in 2015 to 64 per cent in 2017. It is expected to reach 70 per cent of all TV shipments in 2018. Global TV shipments are recovering in 2018, due to increased price erosion from declining LCD TV panel prices, […]
Fight Network, the multi-platform channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, has launched as a FTA channel across the UK, available on the Sky and Freesat platforms. “We are delighted to expand Fight Network’s global footprint to the UK,” commented Peter Einstein, COO of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of Fight Network. […]
Netflix and Atresmedia, one of the largest TV group in Spain, have signed a content agreement whereby the streaming service will have priority rights to Atresmedia content to distribute it internationally. Netflix is fast becoming one of the biggest distributor of Spanish TV content globally, and the deal allows Atresmedia to showcase its content internationally. […]
A massive 44.5 million tuned in to watch one of the most entertaining World Cup tournaments to date on the BBC this summer, according to figures released by the Corporation. Millions across the country have witnessed moments that will stay with them forever, including England reaching its first semi-final in 28 years. The Three Lions’ […]
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai has issued a statement announcing circulation of a draft hearing designation order regarding the Sinclair/Tribune transaction paving the way for a judicial hearing. “Based on a thorough review of the record, I have serious concerns about the Sinclair/Tribune transaction,” stated Pai. “The evidence we’ve received suggests that certain station […]