ViacomCBS gained 6 million global streaming subscribers in the first quarter, ending the period with a total of 36 million.
Liberty Global benefits from FMC penetration
Virgin Media helped Liberty Global gain new customers and grow revenue in the first quarter.
Polsat and Discovery face antitrust probe
Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer protection (UOKiK) has initiated separate antitrust proceeding against Telewizja Polsat and four companies from the Discovery group.
Macquarie sells Ceske Radiokomunikace
Funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management have sold the Czech national transmission company Ceske Radiokomunikace to Cordiant Digital Infrastructure for an undisclosed fee.
Sky could help Peacock go international
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, has recorded 42 million subscribers in its first year of operation.
BT in “early discussions” over future of BT Sport
BT has confirmed it is in “early discussions” over the possible sale of a stake in BT Sport
Murdoch reduces News TV commitment
Rupert Murdoch’s plans for a new opinion-led news channel for the UK have been dramatically rewritten.
Rakuten signals major European expansion
Rakuten has expanded its AVOD offering with the launch of over 90 free linear channels in 42 European markets.
Premier League considers UK rights rollover
UK broadcasters Sky, BT and Amazon Prime Video could see their current Premier League contracts extended under proposals currently under consideration.
Sky Italia tries to block DAZN Serie A rights purchase
Not for the first time the award of sports rights within the Italian market is heading to the courts.