Channelbox has partnered with Times Network, the Indian broadcast network, to launch Times Now Navbharat and Zoom on Freeview UK. Times Now Navbharat offers coverage of national and political news in Hindi language, whilst Zoom presents interactive and entertaining content including music, Bollywood news, trends, lifestyle and fashion. “We are honoured that the largest Indian media company Times Group has […]
This year’s Digital media trends survey from Deloitte reveals that media companies in the US are now feeling more turbulence from the deeper currents shaping consumer behaviour. After 15 years of growth, SVoD services have successfully unbundled video, lowered costs to consumers, and ignited fierce competition among providers. Top SVoD services are consolidating content and […]
Integral Ad Science (IAS), a global player in digital media quality, has released The Media Quality Report – 16th Edition. The report, based on the analysis of billions of data events worldwide, provides transparency into the performance and quality of UK digital media and advertising placements in the second half of 2021, alongside worldwide comparisons. […]
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has proposed a rebrand of the company to Viaplay Group. NENT Group says the proposal reflects its strategic focus on the Viaplay streaming service and its ongoing international expansion and continued Nordic growth. Viaplay is currently available in 11 countries, with at least 16 countries planned by the end of […]
Premier Sports, a subscription based sports broadcaster in the UK and Ireland, and WSC Sports, a global player in AI sports video technology, have partnered to bring automated highlights to the Premier Sports TV channel, OTT channel Premier Player, as well as the Premier Sports channel available on Amazon Prime Video. The relationship currently covers […]
Disney has announced that FX’s Pistol, the limited series about the legendary Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, directed by Academy Award-winner Danny Boyle, will premiere on May 31st on the Disney+ streaming service in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. All six episodes will be available at launch. Based on Jones’ 2017 […]
Following on from the launch in the US last month on Local Now, Country Music Entertainment (CME) has now launched in the UK via On Demand 365, which is available on Freeview Channel 265, Roku, and Samsung TV Plus, along with an app available on iOS or Android for all devices. Further platforms will follow. […]
The $30.5 million Dubai World Cup horse race will be showcased to a record number of broadcasters on March 26th. The Meydan Racecourse in the heart of Dubai will host six Group 1 contests, headlined by the $12 million Dubai World Cup, sponsored by Emirates Airline. Dubai Racing Club, working with its appointed distribution and […]
Ninja Warrior UK is returning with new season on ITV and ITV Hub. Potato, the ITV Studios label behind The Chase, Beat The Chasers and Moneyball, has confirmed that the hit TV entertainment series will be back bigger, faster, harder and complete with an all-new competition structure. In a twist on the format, and for […]
Viaplay has announced it will offer a number of live sports in its UK content line-up when it rolls out in the region in the second half of 2022. The company said it will initially focus on sports with an established Nordic connection and has secured long-term exclusive UK rights to IIHF ice hockey, ISU […]