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Maxime Saada has predicted the end of digital terrestrial television (DTT/TNT) in France within the next decade, arguing that increasing “platformisation” will render rooftop antenna reception obsolete. … [Read More...]
Talks between Sky and ITV over the potential sale of ITV’s Media and Entertainment division have slowed in recent weeks, according to sources cited by Reuters. … [Read More...]
3SS has partnered with Škoda Auto to power a new in-car entertainment service, Škoda Play, based on its 3Ready Automotive platform. … [Read More...]
Broadcasting Center Europe (BCE) has opened a new subsidiary in Hungary, establishing BCE Hungary Kft. in Budapest with effect from January 2026 to strengthen its broadcast managed services in Central and Eastern Europe.
Telia Norway has become the first operator in the country to launch commercial 5G standalone, making the service available across its entire national footprint under the branding Advanced 5G.
Vodafone has added AMC Western to its Vodafone TV line-up, introducing a dedicated channel focused on classic Western films.
Teleste reported improving profitability through 2025, as the Finnish tech firm pointed to stronger momentum in broadband network upgrades – including accelerated DOCSIS 4.0 system deliveries – alongside steady performance in its public safety and mobility business.
TF1 Group reported 2025 revenue of €2.297 billion, down 2.5% year-on-year, as a weaker advertising market – particularly in Q4 – weighed on its Media division.
BBC Studios has promoted Robert Schildhouse to CEO of a newly renamed Direct to Consumer business, bringing BritBox in North America and documentary streamer BBC Select under a single leadership structure.
Eutelsat Communications reported a near 60% surge in LEO revenues in the first half of FY 2025-26, as growth in Connectivity helped offset continued pressure in its Video business.
The UK government has launched a new review of the radio and audio sector, aimed at ensuring the industry can “thrive long into the future” as listening continues to shift to digital and online platforms.
Prima Group’s streaming service prima+ is entering its fourth year with a renewed focus on originals, premium previews and larger entertainment formats, led by the launch of travel reality Asia Express.
Channel 4 says it has started 2026 by outgrowing major UK streaming rivals while also increasing its linear commercial share, citing strong performance across both viewing and advertising in January.
Pitch International has gone live with a cloud-based distribution set-up for Emirates FA Cup matches, using Synamedia’s Quortex Link platform integrated into Globecast’s managed services.
BBC Studios has struck a new long-term partnership with Atmedia Group that will see Atmedia take over advertising sales for BBC Earth in Hungary from April 2026.
BBC Studios has promoted Robert Schildhouse to CEO of a newly renamed Direct to Consumer business, bringing BritBox in North America and documentary streamer BBC Select under a single leadership structure. … [Read More...]
BT has confirmed that Clive Selley will step down as chief executive of Openreach and move across to lead BT International, in the latest senior management change under group chief executive Allison Kirkby. … [Read More...]
Bitmovin has appointed Ian Baglow as co-chief executive officer, introducing a shared leadership structure with existing CEO and co-founder Stefan Lederer. … [Read More...]
Streaming platforms are forecast to spend $14.2 billion (€11.9 billion) on sports rights in 2026, up 7% year-on-year, according to new research from Ampere Analysis. … [Read More...]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has urged stronger safeguards for public service media in Poland as Warsaw consults on implementing the European Media Freedom Act. … [Read More...]
Polsat Plus Group and Eutelsat have renewed their long-running distribution partnership with a new multi-year, multi-transponder contract on the Hotbird video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East, continuing carriage for Polsat Box and TV Polsat. … [Read More...]
Mediaset is poised to take the free-to-air broadcast rights to the ATP Finals in Italy from 2026, replacing RAI, which held the rights through 2025, according to news agency ANSA. … [Read More...]
TV set sales in Germany increased by 3.2% year on year to 4.8 million units in 2025, according to the latest CE-Branchenkompass report published by industry associations ZVEI and Deutsche TV-Plattform in cooperation with market research company NIQ. … [Read More...]
FOX Latin America has secured exclusive Bundesliga media rights for Mexico and Central America in a five-year agreement running from the 2026-27 to the 2030-31 season, following a deal with German football association DFL. … [Read More...]
HBO Max will finally launch in the UK and Ireland on Thursday 26 March, bringing together content from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios and Max Originals in a single direct-to-consumer service. … [Read More...]
Italian public broadcaster Rai and the European Broadcasting Union are running new 5G Broadcast trials during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, building on demonstrations carried out around Paris 2024. … [Read More...]
Barb chief executive Justin Sampson has urged the UK TV and advertising industry to stick with a shared, independently governed “currency of truth” for audience measurement, warning that confidence will erode if large platforms can self-define performance and restrict scrutiny. … [Read More...]
Q&A with Jörg Meyer, CCO, Zattoo Broadband TV News speaks with Jörg Meyer about the company’s new modular product architecture and how it redefines flexibility for operators in the streaming economy.
ORS Group and Insys Video Technologies have announced the launch of a new joint brand identity.
