The individuals behind three pirate streaming organisations which offered illegal access to watch Premier League matches have been jailed for a total of 30 years and seven months.
SVOD subs fall in UK
The number of households in the UK with access to an SVOD service stood at 19.08 million at the end of the first quarter.
ITVX sustains strong launch
The UK’s first integrated advertising and subscription platform ITVX had a total of 389 million streaming hours in the first quarter.
Viaplay goes on Roku in North America and UK
Viaplay Group and Roku have entered into a multi-year partnership that makes the Viaplay streaming service available for subscription through Roku devices in the US, Canada and the UK.
Rakuten TV launches own FAST channels
Streaming platform Rakuten TV has entered the TV series landscape by launching a reality/factual entertainment channel in the UK and Crime series channels in DACH, France, Italy and Spain.
BBC to review social media guidance
The BBC has appointed TV executive John Hardie to review how its social media guidance applies to freelancers.
ITVX wants more personalisation
ITVX’s plans for 2023 include building up its ad proposition and SVOD experience.
Ofcom sounds online news ‘gatekeeper’ warning
US tech firms increasingly shape the news stories that people in the UK see and read. This, according to the regulator Ofcom, is leading to risks around transparency and choice […]
Fremantle expands docu business
RTL Group’s global content production business Fremantle has acquired a 51% stake in Wildstar Films, a production company focused on natural history documentaries.
Viaplay to sponsor Scottish League Cup
Viaplay and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) have announced that the Scottish League Cup, previously known as the Premier Sports Cup, will be rebranded as the Viaplay Cup. The […]