Mediaset Spain, owner of Tele 5 and Cuatro among other channels, has launched what it claims to be the first multiscreen TV ad offer in the country. The offer includes all distribution platforms such as TV, tablets, PCs, smart TVs, mobile phones and online streaming. The initiative, called Superspot Total allows the simultaneous broadcast of […]
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has sent a Letter of Unresolved Issues to Vodafone and Sky television in relation to their proposed merger announced in June 2016. The letter outlines that on the basis of information gathered to date, the Commission is currently not satisfied that the proposed merger will not have, or would not be […]
Changes to fixed broadband advertised price claims have come into force after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) signalled that transparency in broadband price ads must improve if advertisers are to be confident that their ads will not mislead consumers and risk being banned. From now on, in order for broadband providers to ensure they stay […]
Pakistani telco PTCL has become the first telco in the country to sign a partnership agreement with Netflix. The pair will use their respective resources for mutual benefit, utilising and maximising the viewing experience and penetration of Netflix services in Pakistan. This agreement will serve as a way forward for both PTCL and Netflix to […]
Last week’s heavyweight rejection of the Greek government’s handling of an auction covering the ‘flagship’ licensing of four TV channels has forced a rethink. On October 31st, a cross-party meeting is scheduled to be held in an attempt to re-convene Greece’s National Broadcasting Council (ESR). The idea seems to be that the ESR could issue […]
The Israeli Parliament is discussing shutting the country’s public broadcaster with the incumbent administration accusing it of liberal bias. The PM Benjamin Netanyahu – who is also communications minister – is supporting a bill to close the state media group, which operates a TV station and six radio stations. Its’ $90 a year licence fee […]
The German state officials have voted against lowering the nationwide broadcast contribution charge that is mandatory for all households. The officials voted unanimously that the fee should remain at €17.50 per month rather than drop to €17.20. The broadcast charge, which has existed since 2013 and is mandatory for all hosueholds, goes towards funding the […]
LG Electronics has confirmed that owners of 2016 LG Smart TVs, will be able to take full advantage of Freeview Play functionality by scrolling back through their TV guide to enjoy shows from the last seven days. In addition, entertainment services from UKTV Play and STV will also join the range of catch up services […]
The SpaceX explosion of a Falcon 9 rocket back on September 1st, for which no cause has yet been established means that the planned launch of a much-needed satellite for SES has slipped, and will not now be on station until Q1/2017. The news emerged October 28th during an analysts call with senior SES management […]
Intelsat intends using a ‘Mission Extension Vehicle’ satellite being built by Orbital-ATK (MEV-1) to dock with an old satellite currently unused and outside the normal geostationary orbital arc. Intelsat’s CEO Stephen Spengler told analysts last week that Intelsat is the debut customer for Orbital’s MEV-1, frequently described as a Space or Rescue Tug. “We have […]