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TV ad minutes under EU investigation

A report in French business newspaper Les Echos, and reported by analysts at Exane/BNP-Paribas, says that the European Commission is pushing for greater liberalisation of pan-European TV advertising. Les Echos reports that French politicians are still resisting to this latest EC push for a liberalisation of Pan-European TV Advertising. The EC project proposes to replace […]

February 15, 2017By Chris Forrester

US creatives highlight foreign market challenges

The US’s leading creative industries have called on the government to do more to ensure that its trading partners fulfil their pledges to the US to improve protection and enforcement of copyright, and named 16 countries that should be on special watch lists. In its submission in the annual ‘Special 301’ inquiry launched by the […]

February 15, 2017By Colin Mann

US IP awareness body launched

The Center for Intellectual Property Understanding (CIPU), a new non-profit organisation devoted to increasing awareness of IP rights and their impact on peoples’ lives, has been launched with an ambitious programme of activities for 2017. According to the CIPU, misunderstanding about what IP rights achieve, and for whom, costs the US and other economies billions […]

February 15, 2017By Colin Mann

Pakistan judge okays Indian movies for cable TV

BBC Monitoring is reporting that a Pakistan High Court in Lahore has permitted Indian films to be shown on private TV channels, provided the channels have a valid licence. Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah granted the permission in the light of Pakistan’s PEMRA media regulator’s report that states that TV channels were allowed to […]

February 15, 2017By Chris Forrester

Globecast appoints Merle as CTO

Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has announced the appointment of Sylvain Merle to the post of CTO, effective immediately. Merle assumes overall responsibility in ensuring that the company’s technical and economic approach with clients is aligned with the latest industry developments. Philippe Bernard, CEO at Globecast said, “Globecast is excited to welcome Sylvain […]

February 15, 2017

Discovery: “Full year results solid”

Discovery Communications has reported financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ending December 31st 2016. “Discovery’s diversified set of nonfiction, sports and kids’ entertainment brands, and strong strategic positioning continued to drive attractive distribution agreements, helping to deliver solid operating and financial results in 2016,” said David Zaslav, President and CEO, Discovery Communications. “As […]

February 14, 2017

Campaigners warn of copyright trolls

Digital rights and civil liberties issues campaigning organisation Open Rights Group (ORG) has warned that changes to the penalties for online copyright infringement could leave UK citizens vulnerable to blackmail by unscrupulous companies that demand payment for alleged copyright infringements. Proposals in the Digital Economy Bill would mean

February 14, 2017By Colin Mann

8i announces $27m Series B funding

8i, a company that develops holographic technology for virtual and augmented reality, has announced a $27 million (€25.4m) Series B round of funding to support the launch of its new mixed reality app Holo in 2017. The new round, which brings 8i’s total funding to $41 million, was led by Time Warner Investments, with participation […]

February 14, 2017

Ethiopia jams opposition TV

BBC Monitoring is reporting that the Ethiopian government is “blocking” two pro-opposition services – the Ethiopian Satellite Television (ESAT) transmissions and Oromia Media Network (OMN) from reaching their viewers and users. Amsterdam-based opposition Ethiopian Satellite TV on its Facebook page said: “The dictatorial Ethiopian government has blocked two major independent media – Ethiopian Satellite Television […]

February 14, 2017By Chris Forrester

FlameFy acquires OKAST

FlameFy, a company in media and content management solutions, incubated by TF1, has confirmed the acquisition of OKAST startup.  The ambition of the strategic alliance is a common desire to develop a synergistic and innovative service for producers, broadcasters and content owners wishing to launch their own streaming or VoD services. OKAST offers a solution […]

February 14, 2017