Nielsen, the audience measurement specialist, and DoubleVerify (DV), the leading media effectiveness platform, have entered into a definitive agreement under which Nielsen will acquire DV in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of approximately $2.15 billion (€1.87bn). Karthik Rao, Nielsen CEO, commented: “Over the last few years, Nielsen has undergone a fundamental transformation — […]
Roku, the streaming specialist, has reported that it grew Q2 Platform revenue by 25 per cent YoY – well ahead of its outlook – driven by ongoing momentum in both Advertising and Subscriptions. The company continued its track record of profitable growth, generating net income of $164 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $254 million, and Free […]
The Federal Communication Commission has voted to launch a proceeding to explore new avenues for enabling innovative unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites. According to the FCC, unlocking the 200 megahertz of unlicensed spectrum for direct-to-device (D2D) uses promises to support new services that seamlessly integrate devices across terrestrial and satellite platforms, giving […]
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared the anticipated acquisition by Paramount Skydance Corporation of Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) – a deal valued at $110 billion (€95.2bn). The full text of the decision will be published in due course. On June 30th, Lisa Nandy, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport […]
A coalition of media businesses, including broadcasters, audio producers and news publishers, is asking the UK government to rule out “damaging” proposals that would allow the BBC to run advertising on its podcasts and audio content in the UK for the first time. The plans were set out originally in the BBC Charter Review Green […]
ProSiebenSat.1 Group, the German broadcaster, has reported that it “significantly improved” its profitability in the first half of 2026 while consistently advancing its strategic priorities, despite an overall decline in revenues. Group revenues amounted to €1.54 billion, down 9 per cent, or €151 million year-on-year. On an organic basis per cent revenues declined by 2 […]
Axel Springer, the media and technology company based in Germany, has acquired a majority stake in the Brazilian football app Futez, further expanding its digital sports portfolio for the BILD Group, which includes brands such as SPORT BILD, Transfermarkt, and TorAlarm. The app was founded by Brazilian entrepreneurs João Tomazetti Scholz and Giuliano Reginatto, who […]
Analysts at research firm Moffett Nathanson (MN), in a note following on from SpaceX’s Q2 earnings release on August 4th, argued that despite describing the company’s IPO some two months ago as containing the “crown jewel” in the form of its Falcon 9 rockets, there remain some major questions that were not answered by the […]
Thaicom, the Asian satellite operator and SpaceTech company, has announced its financial results for Q2 2026. In the quarter, the company reported total revenue from sales and services of Baht 497 million (€13.02m), representing an increase of Baht 44 million, or 9.7 per cent, from Baht 453 million in Q1 2026. The increase was primarily […]
The Walt Disney Company has posted what it described as “strong fiscal Q3 results” and reiterated its full-year outlook. Revenues increased 7 per cent for the third quarter to $25.2 billion (€21.8bn) from $23.7 billion in Q3 fiscal 2025. Income before income taxes increased 14 per cent to $3.6 billion from $3.2 billion in Q3 […]