German media authority BLM will not take regulatory action against Twitter (now X) because of the ‘reach booster’ for tweets by owner Elon Musk.
Streaming struggles at otherwise buoyant BBC Studios
BBC Studios has recorded another year of record sales, however while demand for BBC-produced content increased, profits within its channels and streaming unit fell by 24% in the year to […]
Ofcom launches investigation into GB News’ Don’t Kill Cash campaign
Ofcom has opened a further investigation into GB News after it received a complaint about the broadcaster’s recently launched Don’t Kill Cash campaign.
Ofcom launches investigation into Jacob Rees-Mogg GB News show
The UK regulator Ofcom has launched a new investigation into GB News after coverage of the civil trial verdict involving former US President Donald Trump was fronted by the Conservative […]
Ofcom latest organisation to be hit by MOVEit attack
Ofcom has warned that confidential data on some of the companies has been compromised in a cyber-attack related to the MOVEit file transfer software.
Government plans to renew UK local TV licences
The 34 local TV stations broadcast on the UK terrestrial network will remain in air for another 10 years, subject to a review of each station’s future plans.
European Commission proposes common position for WRC-23 conference
The European Commission has proposed the adoption of a common EU-wide position in negotiations that will decide the future of free-to-air broadcasting.
Via Licensing and MPEG LA unite to create “Pool of Pools”
Via Licensing Corporation and MPEG LA have announced plans to combine into a single patent pool, known as Via LA.
New “Call to Europe” to safeguard UHF frequencies for broadcast
More than 100 media and cultural organisations and artists in 22 countries are calling for the UHF frequency band (470-694 MHz) to be secured in the long term for terrestrial […]
New Ofcom rules require BBC to give added warning on planned changes
Ofcom has issued new guidance designed to make the BBC communicates “more openly and consistently” with its competitors about planned changes to its public services.