Peacock doubles paid subscribers in a year
The number of paid subscribers to Comcast’s streaming service Peacock has increased by 55% over the last 12 months. … [Read More...]
Today’s News – As it Happens
FCC restores Net Neutrality
The US Federal Communications Commission has voted to restore a national standard for an internet that is “fast, open, and fair”. … [Read More...]
International Development Committee launches new inquiry into BBC World Service funding
Parliament’s International Development Committee is to investigate the future funding of the BBC World Service. … [Read More...]
News Line
Convergence working for Belgium’s Proximus
Proximus says it was able to contain the decrease in its TV subscriber base in a quarter that also saw strong growth in its mobile postpaid business.
Roku grows streaming households by 14%
Roku has delivered a set of solid results in the first quarter, growing its number of streaming households by 14% year-on-year.
Virgin Media O2 reduces single-use plastics
Virgin Media O2 has removed 65 tonnes of single-use plastic from its operations and products since 2021 – the equivalent weight of five double decker buses.
Amagi appoints Richard Perkett as chief product officer
Cloud broadcast specialist Amagi has appointed Richard Perkett as its Chief Product Officer.
Kantar says Prime Video subscribers rebelling after ad ultimatum
Prime Video’s introduction of an ad-supported tier was met with significant resistance, according to Kantar’s latest analysis of the UK streaming market.
Telia begins TV and Media turnaround
Telia saw its revenue decrease by 2% in the first quarter, but the Swedish telco can take heart from an improvement in its TV & Media business.
Movistar Plus+ partners with WSC Sports to enhance viewer experience for sports coverage
Movistar Plus+ has signed a multi-year agreement with Telefónica’s Movistar Plus+ to use its platform to create real-time short-form video for a host of its top-tier sports rights.
Disney extends agreement with Polsat Plus
Walt Disney Company Polska and Grupa Polsat Plus have renewed a multi-year agreement for linear channels distribution.
People
Amagi appoints Richard Perkett as chief product officer
Cloud broadcast specialist Amagi has appointed Richard Perkett as its Chief Product Officer. … [Read More...]
About turn as MultiChoice chair steps down after all
MultiChoice has reversed an earlier plan for chairman Imtiaz Patel to remain in place while the proposed buyout by Canal+ is completed. … [Read More...]
RTL: Matthias Dang hands over to Carsten Schwecke as Chief Commercial, Technology and Data Officer
After more than 30 years, Matthias Dang, Chief Commercial, Technology and Data Officer at RTL Deutschland, has decided to leave the German broadcaster at the beginning of 2025. … [Read More...]
Central & East Europe
Polish audiences fall at the first sign of Spring
Polish audiences spent less time in front of the small screen in March as the first month of spring brought in a spell of warm weather. … [Read More...]
Vectra to carry Eurosport Olympic pop-up channels
Eurosport's Olympic pop-up channels will be available to subscribers of the Polish operator Vectra. … [Read More...]
Xavier Niel consortium clears regulatory approval to acquire Ukrainian telco Datagroup-Volia
Xavier Niel’s NJJ Holding has been given regulatory approval to acquire Ukrainian fixed telecom and pay-TV provider Datagroup-Volia. … [Read More...]
TV
DIGI Romania to launch SkyShowtime
Two premium linear channels are part of a new agreement for the launch of SkyShowtime on the Romanian network Digi. … [Read More...]
Ofcom warning to channels using politicians as presenters
Ofcom has warned broadcasters that they must maintain due impartiality ahead of the General Election. … [Read More...]
Ziggo Sport retains Serie A rights
Ziggo Sport has extended its partnership with Serie A for another five years. … [Read More...]
Editors’ Choice
Viaplay outline plans to tackle password sharing
Viaplay says a third of its subscribers have shared the account details for their subscriptions with others. … [Read More...]
PlumResearch: Fallout is Prime Video’s biggest premiere
Amazon’s big budget TV series Fallout is taking 30% of viewing in most major markets and is seeing 91 million hours of viewing across 102 million views. … [Read More...]
Super RTL wants to take over Nickelodeon in Germany
German family channel Super RTL wants to take over children's channel Nickelodeon in Germany and rebrand it into its children's brand Toggo. … [Read More...]