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 […]
Ampere: YouTube leads as video podcasts go mainstream
Video podcasts are moving into the mainstream, with 20% of internet users globally now watching podcasts on social video platforms, according to new research from Ampere Analysis that covers Q3 […]
Paramount+ and HBO Max to merge if Skydance-WBD deal clears regulators
HBO Max is still 3 weeks away from its UK launch, but Paramount Global will combine Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming platform if regulators approve its Skydance-backed acquisition […]
Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $110bn deal
Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed to be acquired by Paramount Skydance in a $110 billion (€101.2 billion) deal, ending a high-stakes bidding war after Netflix declined to match its rival’s improved offer.
Premier League to launch direct-to-consumer streaming platform in Singapore
The Premier League is to launch its own direct-to-consumer streaming service next season, marking a significant shift in its international distribution strategy.
MPs line up behind broadcasters’ bid to expand UK free-to-air sports “crown jewels”
Public service broadcasters are stepping up efforts to persuade the UK government to expand the list of sporting events protected for free-to-air TV, with a number of Labour MPs understood […]
WBD says Paramount’s $31 bid could trump Netflix deal
Warner Bros Discovery has said Paramount’s sweetened $31-a-share cash offer for the entire company could “reasonably be expected” to lead to a superior deal to Netflix’s existing agreement for its […]
UK’s biggest VOD services set for tougher Ofcom rules under Media Act rollout
The UK government is moving to bring the largest video-on-demand platforms under enhanced Ofcom regulation, extending broadcaster-style audience protections and accessibility requirements to major streamers and PSB players.
Hisense passes 1m Freely TV sales in UK
Hisense says sales of its Freely-enabled televisions have surpassed 1 million units in the UK, marking a major milestone for the manufacturer’s partnership with Everyone TV’s streaming platform.
Sky Atlantic finally joins Virgin TV line-up
Virgin Media O2 will add Sky Atlantic to its Virgin TV platform from 1 April 2026, giving more than 1 million Virgin TV customers access to the channel at no […]