Study: Growing US interest in next-gen TV
In an update to a 2017 national research study, consumers continue to show exceptionally strong interest in the US Next-Gen Television service (also known as ATSC 3.0) that will offer…
BBC’s Davie backs UK creativity
Declaring himself to be “really passionate about UK creativity”, Tim Davie, CEO of BBC Studios, has suggested that the unit’s success will come from a focus on British-driven creativity, “absolutely”…
PSBs: “Keep us top of EPG”
The UK’s public service broadcasters – BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – are calling for new rules to ensure their programming receives top billing in the era of…
Review: BBC delivers ⅓ of £800m savings target
An efficiency review finds the BBC has delivered a third of the £800 million (€915m) of savings needed by 2021/22, but warns it has become increasingly difficult to make more…
Freesat adds Sony Movie Channel
Freesat, the UK’s subscription free satellite TV platform, has announced the addition of Sony Movie Channel to its linear line-up. Offering a wide range of Hollywood blockbusters, Sony Movie Channel…
Analyst: W Europe TV revenue $50bn by 2023
Western European TV revenues will reach $50 billion (€43.4bn) by 2023; up from $39 billion in 2017, according to the Western Europe TV Outlook report from analyst firm Digital TV Research.…
Ketchup TV joins YouView
VOD 365, a provider of branded OTT TV channels via Freeview, Freesat, mobile and smart TV devices has debuted their pre-school on demand channel, Ketchup TV, on YouView. Ketchup TV…
SA: Investigation into SABC/Multichoice deal
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has set aside a 2017 Competition Appeal Court ruling and said the Competition Commission is entitled to perform an investigation into a channel licensing agreement between…
TiVo BOLT OTA for cord-cutters
Entertainment technology and audience insights specialist TiVo has unveiled TiVo BOLT OTA for antenna, a premium, 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) capable set-top box designed to work with HD antennae,…
C4 channels rebrand
Following on the heels of a BBC Two rebrand better to differentiate the channel from digital service newcomers, fellow UK commercial public service broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled a network…