The majority of Spaniards (78.4 per cent) prefer to watch linear FTA TV over pay-TV or streaming. A report made by Dos30′ using Kantar Media and Comscore data further reveals that the country’s traditional linear TV operators -Atresmedia, Mediaset, RTVE, Regional channels – provide the most-watched TV channels. Including thematic DTT channels, the number of […]
Spain has today [February 14th] switched off all its SD DTT signals and completed the migration to HD. Around 384,000 homes, only 2 per cent of the total in the country, have had to buy a HD-equipped TV set or STB to keep receiving DTT now its on HD, with Regional Administrations like in Galicia […]
Italian state broadcaster RAI has announced plans to sell up to 15 per cent of its majority stake in its listed broadcast tower unit, Rai Way. The move, which aims to raise funds for a new three-year business plan, will enable RAI to monetise Rai Way while retaining control. According to the public broadcaster, its […]
Formula E has announced multi-year extensions to their media partnerships with L’Équipe in France and Mediaset in Italy. A minimum of 11 races and nine qualifying sessions in Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will air live on L’Équipe’s main linear FTA channel, la chaine L’Équipe, with the remainder airing near […]
Borja Prado has announced his decision to step down as president of Mediaset Spain after just 20 months in the role. He confirmed the news during during a Mediaset board of directors’ meeting. Prado’s decision comes following many internal conflicts with the two CEOs of the company, Alejandro Salem, with editorial responsibilities, and Massimo Musolino, […]
Italian commercial broadcaster Mediaset has launched a market trial of its new DVB-I internet broadcast standard. This is the last phase of a proof-of-concept trial that has been running since July 2020. DVB-I uses the internet to deliver linear broadcast channels, integrating with existing channel lists and channel numbering, enabling viewers to seamlessly switch between […]
Italian broadcaster Mediaset has renewed its rights to broadcast the Coppa Italia and Super Cup domestically for the next three seasons, starting from 2023-24. The deal is worth approximately €56 million per season, for a total of €168 million. Mediaset’s offer beat off a lower offer from Rai, the Italian public broadcaster. This is a […]
In the first half of 2023, the average daily number of TV viewers in Italy decreased by 2.3 per cent to 8.56 million, while average prime TV viewers fell by 3.2 per cent to 20.01 million. The Communications Observatory of the Communications Authority (AgCom) attributes this drop to the increasing competition from streaming video providers. […]
Fincons Group has announced that its Mediaset/Publitalia ’80 Dynamic Ad Insertionis a BestAsset Management/Automation/Playout winner in the 2023 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards. This official awards programme recognises the most significant and promising new products and technologies showcased by corporate partners of NAB Show. With the support of Fincons Group, Mediaset (part of […]
MFE-MediaForEurope has reported a net profit at group level of €216.9 million, down from €374.1 million in 2021 but an increase of 14 per cent on the pre-Covid 2019. Net profit at parent company MFE was €27.4 million, a significant drop on the net profit of €214.1 million a year earlier. Consolidated net revenues amounted […]