A thought-provoking feature in Fortune magazine suggests that the world might be on the cusp of a new clutch of space pioneers. It says that the likes of Elon Musk (SpaceX), Amazon’s Jeff Bezos (Blue Origin rockets) as well as cash from Bill Gates (Microsoft), Google’s Sergey Brin and even Virgin’s Richard Branson could all […]
Israel’s AMOS satellite operator, Spacecom, says it has ordered two launches from SpaceX. SpaceX will take care of the launch of Amos-17 in 2019, and Amos-8 in late 2020. The first launch is a firm contract while the second is currently an option. Amos-6 was lost in a catastrophic explosion in September 2016 when a […]
Mobile operator Three UK and creative company Gravity Road have teamed up to create ‘The Binge Club’, which to demonstrate the benefits of the cellco’s ‘Go Binge’ proposition. As video-on-demand has changed our viewing habits, fear of leaking spoilers has left TV bingers longing for other fans to share in their excitement with. ‘The Binge […]
BT has launched a competition aimed at entrepreneurs and start-ups to find new ideas to help BT Sport continue to be at the heart of digital innovation, fan media engagement and bringing viewers closer to the action. The winning idea in the BT Infinity Lab competition will be trialled by BT Sport and could partner […]
Freeview New Zealand has announced the launch of a new high-end recorder and a new Freeview On Demand platform combining Live TV and On Demand services on Smart TVs and set top boxes. Expected to be in store in Q1 2018, the premium recorder – produced by local company Dish TV – will be the […]
Babylon Berlin has surpassed the one-million viewership mark in Germany, ranking #2 among the most successful series starts of all times on Sky Germany, only beaten by Game of Thrones. The Roaring-Twenties show, produced by X-Filme, ARD Degeto, Sky and Beta Film, debuted last week and has been watched via linear and catch-up service by […]
A new type of fan has emerged on Netflix, and they’re racing to be the first to finish shows such as Stranger Things, House of Cards, Fuller House and more. According to Netflix, streaming fast is a new status symbol. Netflix suggests that it has changed the way the world engages with stories – viewers […]
The FreeWheel Council for Premium Video has launched its The State of Unified Video: Today and Tomorrow report calling for a new cross-platform measurement solution for the premium video industry. The report – based on a research study with business intelligence specialists Advertiser Perceptions – questioned brand marketers, creative agencies and media agencies and looked […]
MTG has completed the sale of its Baltic broadcasting businesses to Providence Equity Partners for a total cash consideration of €100 million. The transaction is based on an Enterprise Value of €115 million. The sale will result in a preliminary net capital gain, realised in the Q4 results, of approximately SEK 580 million. All items […]
International satellite and media services provider Arqiva is partnering with FOX Networks Group (FNG) Asia to deliver a 4K content stream of the 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship – the first time FNG Asia has streamed 4K content to viewers across the region. Arqiva will provide its streaming services for the remaining four races […]