Sky renews Formula 1 rights across markets
Formula 1 will remain on Sky in the UK and Ireland until 2029 with Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, Austria and Switzerland retaining rights until the end of 2027. … [Read More...]
Newsline
382 jobs to go as BBC World Service move to digital-first service
Around 382 posts will be closed as the BBC accelerates plans to move BBC World Service towards a “digital first service”. … [Read More...]
4iG agrees Spacecom deal
The Hungarian info-communications company 4iG has concluded a new agreement on the acquisition of a minority stake in Spacecom. … [Read More...]
Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm show 5G Broadcast system at IMC22
Rohde & Schwarz and Qualcomm Technologies have once again joined forces to underline the potential of 5G Broadcast to drive new business models, transform the way content is delivered and open up new multicast opportunities.
Doreen Bogdan-Martin to head ITU
Member states of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have elected Doreen Bogdan-Martin of the US as the organisation’s next secretary-general.
Deezer brings together production and commerce platforms
UK livestreaming business Driift is acquiring live streaming technology and sales platform Dreamstage.
Telia’s Douglas Lubbe resigns
Douglas Lubbe, the chair of the board and member of the Remuneration Committee of Telia Lietuva, will resign from his position on October 14.
Alisa Bowen named President, Disney+
Alisa Bowen has been named President of Disney+ as the streaming platform prepares to role out as advertising-funded version of its service.
SPI’s Dizi expands to Malta
SPI/FilmBox has reached an agreement with Malta’s Melita for the distribution of its drama hub Dizi.
New channel for Poland’s TVP
The Polish public broadcaster TVP will launch its latest thematic channel on Monday, October 3.
Kyivstar adds Disney content
The Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has added Disney studio content to the Kyivstar TV, its joint venture with 1+1 Media Group.
Central & East Europe
Setanta Sports expands reach in Ukraine
Ukraine’s leading cable operator Volia has added the Setanta Sports+ channel to its programme packages. … [Read More...]
Spas Rusev buys Bulsatcom
Bulgaria’s leading pay-TV operator Bulsatcom has been acquired by the entrepreneur Spas Rusev for between €120-130 million. … [Read More...]
Skylink raises prices
The Canal+ Luxembourg-owned Czech and Slovak operator Skylink has announced price increases to some of its satellite TV packages. … [Read More...]
TV
German media authorities publish privileged channels list for smart TVs
The German media authorities have published the list of TV and radio channels that will receive prioritised placement on smart TVs and user interfaces for easy discovery. … [Read More...]
BBC Studios channel first for South Africa
BBC Studios has partnered with the free-to-view satellite television provider Openview in South Africa to launch the multi-genre channel, BBC UKTV. … [Read More...]
Warner Bros. Discovery unveils regional leadership team
Pierre Branco, General Manager of the Benelux, France and Africa region at Warner Bros. Discovery, has announced its new leadership team, effective immediately. … [Read More...]
Editors’ Choice
Warner Bros. Discovery “Not for Sale”
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has denied the newly merged company is for sale. … [Read More...]
Starzplay rebrands as Lionsgate+
The premium international streaming service Starzplay will rebrand as Lionsgate+ in 35 countries alongside a new brand look on Thursday, September 29. … [Read More...]
Hayu to launch in CEE
NBCUniversal International’s all-reality, SVOD service Hayu will make its debut across Central and Eastern Europe in Q4. … [Read More...]