US consumer spending in the top 10 SVoD mobile apps grew 77 per cent in 2017 to approximately $781 million (€627m) on the App Store and Google Play, according to Sensor Tower Store Intelligence estimates. Furthermore, data shows
Satellite operator SES saw its share price tumble during trading January 25th following the news that Sky will shortly launch further online access to its programming. At one point, SES shares hit €12.74 (down €0.75) and getting worryingly close to a 12-month ‘low’ of €12.40. In June 2017 the operator’s share price stood at €23. […]
Formula 1 has announced the renewal of its partnership with Sky Italia. For the next three years, from 2018 until 2020, Sky Italia will hold the exclusive broadcasting right of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship on TV and digital platforms in the Italian territory. The new agreement includes coverage of the three free practice […]
“No launch comes with no risk,” said Arianespace CEO Stephane Israel following the launch of two satellites in the late afternoon (7.20pm local time) of January 25th. The launch lifted SES-14 and Al-Yah-3 (YahSat-3) into orbit, but not without some heart-stopping anxieties. “Up until now our customers do not have contact with their satellites, said […]
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 […]
Bitter words were exchanged in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, with arguments over the country’s support of its satellite industry. According to a report in The Jerusalem Post, Likud member Yoav Kisch stated that “The state has decided to destroy the satellite communications industry, even though it’s a national need. I don’t see a solution right […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pay-TV operator Sky has announced the launch of Sky Cinema Original Films with the intention of showing them in cinemas at the same time as they become available for Sky Cinema customers. Sky says that by acquiring exclusive rights and commissioning original movie productions, it will provide customers with even more great film content, in […]