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UKTV has struck a new agreement with Samsung that will make its free linear channels available to internet-only Samsung TV households in the UK for the first time, while continuing to promote the broadcaster’s U streaming service on the manufacturer’s connected TV platform. … [Read More...]
Roland Weißmann has resigned as Director General of Austrian public broadcaster ORF with immediate effect after a staff member accused him of sexual harassment, allegations he denies. … [Read More...]
Aferian subsidiaries 24i and Amino have been sold to Sapphire Technology Group Limited after the parent company entered administration. … [Read More...]
beIN Sports has appealed a Paris Commercial Court ruling ordering it to pay the full amount owed to LFP Media over its Saturday Ligue 1 rights package, extending an already long-running dispute with the French football body.
BetWright has signed a sponsorship deal with Sky Sports Racing, extending its presence in horse racing through the channel, available in the UK and Ireland.
Free ad-supported streaming network wedotv has launched its documentary channel wedotv BIG stories on UK DTT platform Freeview on channel 275.
Voters in Switzerland have rejected a proposal to sharply cut the public licence fee for SRG SSR, securing the funding model of the public broadcaster.
Aferian subsidiaries 24i and Amino have been sold to Sapphire Technology Group Limited after the parent company entered administration.
Eutelsat has completed the closing of a €1.5 billion bond offering, marking the final stage of a wider refinancing programme worth around €5 billion.
Eurovision Sport will provide live and on-demand subtitling across its coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games through a partnership with AI language specialist CAMB.AI.
Harmonic will use the 2026 NAB Show in Las Vegas to introduce a series of upgrades to its video appliances and SaaS platforms, including a next-generation media server and new AI-driven workflow tools.
Vodafone Portugal has launched an updated version of its Smart Replay service on Vodafone TV, adding new features and extending the offer with dedicated tennis and basketball apps.
Shares in Aferian, the company behind 24i and Amino, have been suspended from trading on AIM as the video streaming technology group prepares for a potential administration process and the sale of its operating businesses.
Music Box Television has signed a distribution agreement with AzamTV, one of the leading pay-TV operators in East Africa, marking the company’s expansion into the African market.
Spanish technology company Konodrac has launched a new system designed to transform traditional television self-promotion into an automated, data-driven marketing tool for connected TV environments.
Roland Weißmann has resigned as Director General of Austrian public broadcaster ORF with immediate effect after a staff member accused him of sexual harassment, allegations he denies. … [Read More...]
Virgin Media O2 has appointed David Melcon as its new Chief Financial Officer, with effect from 2 April 2026. … [Read More...]
Pay-TV broadcaster Canal+ Österreich has appointed Peter Kail as CEO, tasking the Vienna-born executive with driving growth and strategic development in the Austrian market. … [Read More...]
Television viewing in the Czech Republic increased sharply in February following the introduction of a new audience currency that includes out-of-home viewing for the first time. … [Read More...]
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s state broadcaster BHRT suspended its regular TV and radio programming on Thursday (26 February), warning that a deepening funding crisis could force the public service off air. … [Read More...]
The pirate streaming service Bitplay has been terminated following a criminal complaint filed by the Association of Commercial Televisions (AKTV) and an investigation by the Police of the Czech Republic. … [Read More...]
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF will significantly restructure their joint portfolio as part of the implementation of the reformed national broadcast treaty, strengthening digital-first services and consolidating linear TV channels. … [Read More...]
Viasat World has entered the Maltese market through a new distribution agreement with Melita TV, extending its European footprint. … [Read More...]
Swiss media company CH Media will integrate German streaming service RTL+ into its streaming platform oneplus from 23 March 2026, expanding its bundled offer in Switzerland to combine domestic productions, international content and RTL+ programming under a single subscription. … [Read More...]
The BBC is proposing to open up iPlayer so it can carry programmes from other UK public service broadcasters, effectively turning it into a shared, UK-focused streaming destination alongside BBC content. … [Read More...]
ITV has confirmed it remains in discussions with Sky over a possible sale of its Media and Entertainment division, as the broadcaster reported a small fall in adjusted pre-tax profit for 2025. … [Read More...]
MultiChoice is to discontinue its Showmax streaming service after what it described as a comprehensive review of its streaming activities, after substantial losses made it unsustainable. … [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.
