Production group Banijay has agreed to acquire Sony Pictures Television Germany from Sony Pictures Television. Financial details were not disclosed.
French competition authority has ‘significant concerns’ over TF1-M6 merger
The French competition authority says the proposed merger of commercial broadcasters Groupe TF1 and Groupe M6 raises significant competition concerns.
Virgin Media O2 makes £3bn bid for TalkTalk
Virgin Media O2 has placed an initial £3 billion offer for telco rival TalkTalk.
DAZN in talks to buy rival Eleven Sports
Sir Len Blavatnik’s DAZN is in talks to buy rival Eleven Sports.
Netflix makes further job losses
Netflix has announced plans for a reduction in headcount of 300 as the streamer deals with a decline in its rate of growth.
Spanish regulator to investigate Telefónica
The Spanish regulator CNMC has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Telefónica for a possible breach of commitments in the acquisition of DTS (the former Sogecable) in April 2015.
Warner Bros. Discovery to cut ad sales jobs
Warner Bros. Discovery plans to shed nearly a third of in its global ad sales team.
Telia Company completes sale of tower business stake
Swedish telco Telia Company has announced it has sold a 49% stake in its Swedish tower business to Brookfield and Alecta.
DAZN to cut UK staff numbers
DAZN is to reduce the number of staff at its London headquarters by fifty.
UK Government to review Drahi’s BT stake
The government is to review Altice’s growing stake in BT on grounds of national security.