Apple losing $1 billion a year on streaming service
Apple TV+ has 45 million subscribers in 2024, significantly behind the 302 million customers achieved by rival Netflix at the end of last year. … [Read More...]
Today’s News – As it Happens
Winter audiences create February dip in Polish TV audiences
The Polish love of a mid-winter break led to a reduction in the amount of time spent in front of the TV in February 2025. … [Read More...]
ProSiebenSat.1 sells Verivox as part of strategic restructure
In a move to streamline its operations and reinforce its focus on entertainment, German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has announced the sale of its online comparison platform Verivox to Moltiply Group. … [Read More...]
News Line
Sir Martin Sorrell to speak at DTG Summit 2025
The DTG has announced the first two speakers for its annual summit event. The organisation says the DTG Summit 2025 isn’t just about television – it’s about the bigger forces shaping the industry’s future.
3SS appoints James Twitchett as Head of Product
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a German provider of software solutions for set-top boxes, smart TVs, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, has appointed James Twitchett as its new Head of Product.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office and Gavin & Stacey win at BPG Awards
Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, and Rivals were the biggest winners at the 51st BPG Awards.
ProSiebenSat.1 and General Atlantic agree on stake buyout, Verivox sale
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has approved a proposed agreement with private equity firm General Atlantic to acquire its minority stakes in NuCom Group (excluding Flaconi) and ParshipMeet Group, while also preparing to sell Verivox.
Axinom enables ZDF’s new streaming service
Axinom, a German provider of streaming technology backend components and architecture, has played a key role as a consortium member and technical lead in the launch of ZDF’s new streaming service.
Backscreen revamps LNK streaming services
Lithuania’s leading commercial broadcast LNK has partnered with OTT platform provider as part of a modernisation programme for its steaming services.
Vectra facing fine for illegal price increase
The President of Poland’s competition commission has warned Vectra it faces a fine of up to 10 percent of turnover after unilaterally changing contracts and illegally increasing subscription fees.
Vodafone customers benefit from Vodafone-Disney tie-up
Vodafone is offering UK customers Disney+ Premium as the Entertainment Option in its Airtime plan.
Netflix’s Sarandos says Max should be called HBO
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, has said what many of us have been thinking, that Warner Bros Discovery should have chosen the HBO name for its combined steaming service, rather than Max.
MediaKind appoints Cory Zachman as Chief Technology Officer
MediaKind has promoted Cory Zachman from SVP of Engineering & Services to lead MediaKind’s R&D, operations, and support teams as he becomes the company’s new Chief Technology Officer.
Austria reports positive results for HbbTV-based TV ratings measurement
The first results of the new HbbTV-based TV ratings measurement system introduced in Austria have been positive with the solution providing more accurate viewership figures.
Comcast Tri-Band WiFi 6E Gateway Allows ‘Instant On’ Internet for Apartment Residents
Comcast has launched a new, innovative gateway with Tri-Band WiFi 6E technology that delivers faster speeds, lower latency, and ‘Instant On’ connectivity to apartment residents.
People
3SS appoints James Twitchett as Head of Product
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a German provider of software solutions for set-top boxes, smart TVs, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, has appointed James Twitchett as its new Head of Product. … [Read More...]
MediaKind appoints Cory Zachman as Chief Technology Officer
MediaKind has promoted Cory Zachman from SVP of Engineering & Services to lead MediaKind’s R&D, operations, and support teams as he becomes the company’s new Chief Technology Officer. … [Read More...]
BBC appoints John Curbishley as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
The BBC has announced the appointment of John Curbishley to the new role of Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. … [Read More...]
Central & East Europe
United Group and Marquee TV partner for first CEE linear arts and culture channel
United Group is working with Marquee TV on its first-ever linear TV channel. … [Read More...]
prima+ fights back against new Czech streaming rival OnePlay
Prima+ says it remains the best value streaming service available in the Czech Republic. … [Read More...]
Space Norway secures Intelsat as anchor customer for THOR 8
Intelsat is to continue its relationship with THOR after signing as an anchor customer for Space Norway on its new THOR satellite. … [Read More...]
TV
A1 Macedonia first in market to offer SkyShowtime
A1 Macedonia has become the first telecommunications company in the domestic market to offer SkyShowtime with Macedonian translation. … [Read More...]
HD+ expands TV app with RTL+ content
German TV platform HD+ has introduced new enhancements to its TV app, expanding access to content from RTL Deutschland’s streaming service HD+. … [Read More...]
Virgin Media O2 & UKTV renew distribution agreement
Virgin Media O2 and UKTV have renewed their long-standing partnership with a multi-year deal securing carriage for UKTV’s highly popular pay channels, U&GOLD and U&alibi, streaming service U, and UKTV’s free-to-air channels. … [Read More...]
Editors’ Choice
ZDF transforms media library into streaming service
German public broadcaster ZDF has transformed its media library ZDFmediathek into a streaming portal. … [Read More...]
Broadcasters work on framework for launch of DVB-I in Germany
Public and private television broadcasters in Germany are drawing up plans for a market launch of DVB-I. … [Read More...]
Trump prepares to dismantle VOA
Donald Trump has signed an executive order to drastically scale back the United States’ international news organisation Voice of America. … [Read More...]
Long Reads
Milestones in the development of 5G Broadcast: Q&A with Johann Mika, ORS Group
Johann Mika, Chief Innovation Officer at ORS Group, talks about the latest developments and future prospects in 5G Broadcast.
Meilensteine in der Entwicklung von 5G Broadcast: Interview mit Johann Mika, ORS Group
Broadband TV News sprach mit Dr. Johann Mika, Chief Innovation Officer der ORS Group, über die neuesten Entwicklungen und Zukunftsperspektiven im Bereich 5G Broadcast. English
