Frédéric Vaulpré, Eurodata TV Worldwide Vice-President says: “In a content industry that is constantly searching for “the magic formula” to turn local productions into big international hits, understanding new audience usage is critical for broadcasters. 4-screen data gives a clearer viewer understanding and adopting multi-screen strategies are proving to be decisive for content success.” Avril […]
French broadcasters TF1 and M6 have announced they will share the FTA TV rights to the France national football team’s matches in the 2018-2020 period, after signing an agreement with UEFA. The broadcasters will equally share all Les Bleus’ matches, after the 2018 football World Cup in Russia (which TF1 and BeIN Sports hold the […]
Six out of 10 broadband consumers experienced slow service or had their connection stop working entirely in the last year, disrupting the ability of some consumers to work or study (24 per cent), pay bills or online bank (16 per cent), or connect with friends and family (21 per cent), new polling from Citizens Advice […]
Brent Montgomery is stepping down as CEO of ITV America to launch his own company. Montgomery took up the role in 2015, a year after the UK-based commercial broadcaster bought his prodco Leftfield Entertainment. He is now leaving to launch an entertainment company that will focus on content and talent, according to ITV America, which […]
Global sports provider Eleven Sports has extended its La Liga coverage in Belgium after agreeing an improved 3-year partnership with the Spanish football league. The new partnership means that fans will not miss a minute of the action as all La Liga matches will be available on Eleven Sports. Prior to the new agreement, Eleven […]
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) has appointed Roland Nikolaou as Senior Director, Content Sales and Licensing, EMEA, with a remit to grow content partnerships with traditional broadcasters, digital publishers and platforms. Nikolaou will also deepen the relationships that CNN has with its existing affiliates across the region through initiatives such as CNN Consult, a bespoke offering […]
Jeremy Darroch, CEO of Sky, has cast further doubt on the future of Sky News, saying the service is no longer vital to the platform. The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) earlier this week provisionally ruled against the Fox takeover of Sky on the grounds of (news) media plurality. Darroch told analysts on a results […]
Sky’s half-year results saw solid operating momentum with overall 5 per cent organic revenue growth (4 per cent organic growth in the UK). Other highlights include steady growth in Sky’s UK advertising revenue (up 5 per cent) which prompted praise from investment bank Exane/BNPP, particularly whilst the general TV-based advertising income in the UK is […]
Members of the UK House of Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee have said that maintaining access to talent, UK production tax credits, and getting clarity around regulatory equivalence with the EU are vital to resolving concerns about Brexit. The Committee’s report, The potential impact of Brexit on the creative industries, tourism and the […]
Sky’s UK Streaming service NOW TV is set to launch the NOW TV Smart Stick, which it says is the UK’s cheapest streaming stick and a brand new way for users to access the best pay-TV shows, the latest and greatest movies and exclusive live sports on their TV set. On sale from February 2018 […]