Smart device manufacturers now have to adhere to stricter rules if they want to sell their gadgets in the UK following a new law coming into effect. The law is designed to ensure there is enhanced security around devices such as televisions, fitness trackers and smart speakers that are linked to the internet. These gadgets […]
Bob Bakish, Paramount Global CEO, is reportedly set to resign – or be ousted from the company – amid tensions as the company explores a merger. The media conglomerate is currently in a 30-day exclusive negotiating period with Skydance Media, who have partnered with investment firms RedBird Capital and KKR to acquire Paramount controlling shareholder […]
Vivendi is still exploring a stock split, as it posted Q1 revenues up significantly. Vivendi posted quarterly revenues of €4.28 billion up 5.4 per cent year-on-year. No earnings were revealed in the unaudited numbers. Canal+ saw revenues grow 4.3 per cent year-on-year to €1.5 billion. International revenues were up 5.8 per cent thanks to subscriber […]
Charter Communications reported higher Q1 profits despite continued cord-cutting. The US telco and mass media company said it lost 72,000 residential and business interest customers, leaving it with 30.5 million. A year ago, the company added 67,000 broadband subscribers. Despite this residential broadband revenue grew 1.9 per cent to $5.8 billion. Cord-cutting accelerated, with Charter […]
ITV has launched ITV Insiders, a content ambassador programme that seeks to put ITV’s brand and programming at the heart of social conversations. The ITV Insiders initiative brings together over 100 of the UK’s forward thinking and culturally relevant content creators, encompassing a cross section of consumer interests, demographics and geographical regions. Rooted in the […]
Two men from Worcester in the UK’s West Midlands who operated a business selling illegal subscriptions to watch sports online have been sentenced at Worcester Crown Court. The court sentenced Benjamin Yates and Lewis Finch to 20 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months and 250 hours of unpaid work. Both men, who were trading under […]
Mediawan and Leonine Studios have announced the signing of a definitive agreement for Leonine to merge with Mediawan in an all-stock transaction. The combination aims to foster closer collaboration between the businesses, and establish Mediawan as a premier studio with a global presence across 13 countries, 85 labels, a catalogue of some 30,000 hours of […]
Trade body the Digital Entertainment Group International (DEGI) has confirmed that Johnnie Thompson, Director, Digital Stores, The Walt Disney Company EMEA, will be joining the board as Co-Chair, effective immediately, having previously sat as a board member. “The DEGI continues to play an increasingly important role in advancing the digital home entertainment industry by providing […]
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, ended its contract with AEW after the wrestling company’s content reportedly drew “underperforming numbers”. A three year deal included the option to terminate the contract after one year – a condition which DAZN chose to exercise when the content was quietly dropped on December 31st 2023. The deal covered some […]
Voters across England and Wales will go to polls on May 2nd to elect councillors, metro mayors and police and crime commissioners in what will be the last big electoral test before the next general election. Sky News will bring audiences the full story, with special coverage from when the polls close, through the weekend […]
Premier Sports, the sports broadcaster, has selected QuickLink’s Remote Commentary solution for its live sports coverage. Premier Sports offers sports fans access to 24/7 on-demand video collection, with a host of live content including Premier League, Formula 1, NBA, WTA, LaLiga, Serie A, Champions League, UFC, NASCAR and more. QuickLink’s Remote Commentary solution has enabled […]
Europe’s all-new Ariane 6 rocket is being assembled ready for a summer test launch. Its predecessor Ariane 5 rocket flew its last flight in July 2023. The new rocket should have been ready to seamlessly take over launch duties for the European Space Agency (ESA) and other commercial clients. However, Ariane 6 is late. Very […]
Full Disclosure: I write this piece without any pretence to journalistic objectivity. I ride a motorcycle, l love to do it, and I am a huge fan of motorcycle racing. Therefore, I wish Liberty Media all the best with their acquisition of Dorna, the organiser behind MotoGP and World Superbikes. MotoGP is the top, prototype […]