Television is no longer the single main source of news for UK adults, as Ofcom research shows online sites and apps are now as popular as TV news for the first time. TV has been considered the leading source of UK news since the 1960s, when widespread set ownership saw it overtake radio and newspapers. […]
Broadcasters and content providers have a dim view of the cyber security posture of media technology vendors. While those suppliers think there is little room for improvement in their own security practices. This is one of the key findings of the latest DPP report, The State of Media Technology Security 2024, a research project analysing […]
The nation of passionate sports fans is estimated to generate £13 billion (€15.4bn) for the UK economy in 2034, according to research into the impact of the sporting ecosystem by Public First, commissioned by Sky. As more people than ever before tune into sports, a report titled Game Changing: How sport makes us happier, healthier […]
The new Chair of the UK House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee is Dame Caroline Dinenage. She was the sole nomination, and has therefore been elected, unopposed. She held the position in the previous parliament. “I’m delighted to be re-elected to chair the Culture, Media and Sport Committee and entrusted to build on our […]
TiVo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of entertainment technology company Xperi, has expanded its footprint across Europe with its personalised content discovery platform for smart TV, operator and automotive solutions, now in 38 European markets and across 18 major brands. TiVo says the expanded footprint for content discovery services allows the company to aid its partners in addressing […]
UniqCast, a leading provider of end-to-end IPTV/OTT solutions, has announced the successful upgrade of Dialog Television’s OTT platform. Dialog Television, Sri Lanka’s #1 Pay-TV service provider, delivers a diverse array of entertainment to 1.7 million households nationwide, offering over 130 local and international channels through a range of tailored packages. Driving Innovation with a Modern, […]
AI-Media, a specialist in AI-powered captioning and translation services, has announced a partnership with ITV. The collaboration marks a step forward in the use of AI captioning technology to enhance accessibility and operational efficiency across ITV’s broadcast network. David Padmore, Director of Accessibility for ITV, commented: “At ITV, we are constantly seeking innovative solutions to […]
Mediagenix, a specialist in software solutions for content strategy, value management and scheduling, has announced its acquisition of Spideo, the specialist in humanised content recommendations, transparent personalisation, and enhanced catalogue discovery. This strategic acquisition aims to level the technological playing field with streaming giants, by unlocking smart content discovery for all. Mediagenix said the combined […]
The GSMA Board has announced that Vivek Badrinath has been appointed Director General and Member of the GSMA Board effective April 1st 2025. This follows the announcement on June 4th that Mats Granryd, Director General of the organisation will, as planned, step down from his role after MWC Barcelona 2025. Granryd will remain as Director General […]
California-based satellite operator Viasat has announced that certain subsidiaries of the company intend raising $1.25 billion (€1.13bn) in Senior Secured Notes. The cash is being raised by Connect Finco SARL and Connect U.S. Finco LLC via Connect Bidco Limited (a subsidiary of Inmarsat). Viasat owns London-based Inmarsat. Most of the cash raised together with cash […]
Whale TV has announced its new brand identity as part of the company’s initiative to establish itself as a consumer-facing brand. With over 41 million monthly active users of its TV operating system, Whale TV enables consumers around the globe to discover and watch entertainment. Since the company’s inception in 2011, Whale TV was previously […]
SpaceX’s Starlink factory in Bastrop, Texas, is now the company’s largest hardware manufacturing unit, and is in business and expanding further. Local comments suggest the factory, which opened in July 2023 and is adjacent to Elon Musk’s Boring Company, is approximately double in size. The Texas factory is capable of producing 90,000 Starlink broadband terminals […]
It seems a bit unkind to refer to players in their 40s, 60s and 70s as nepo babies but, as they say in Hollywood: “whatever”. Is it just a coincidence that a third nepo has joined the fray – the never-ending fray – over who will win control of Paramount? Edgar Bronfman Jr – scion […]