A court in Rome has ruled that subscription price increases imposed by Netflix in Italy between 2017 and January 2024 were unlawful, opening the door to refunds of up to […]
The Long Game in FAST: Market by Market
When we launched wedotv in 2018 (then called Watch4), the prevailing wisdom in the entertainment industry was clear: subscription video-on-demand was the future.
Arcom: YouTube reaches half of French population weekly
YouTube is now used weekly by nearly one in two people in France, according to new data from Arcom, underlining its growing role in the French media landscape.
Disney+ extends European broadcaster strategy with RAI deal
The Walt Disney Company has struck a new agreement with RAI to bring a selection of the broadcaster’s programming to Disney+ in Italy, including next-day availability for selected titles.
EE launches AI-powered content search for EE TV
EE has introduced what it says is the UK’s first pay-TV conversational AI search service, adding new Smart Search and Mood Matcher features to EE TV.
RTL offers remedies to fast-track EU approval for Sky Deutschland takeover
RTL is preparing to offer remedies to EU regulators in a move likely to secure early approval for its planned acquisition of Sky Deutschland.
Disney+ and RTVE strike next-day window deal for Spanish content
Disney+ has signed a strategic content agreement with RTVE that will see a selection of the broadcaster’s flagship programmes made available on the platform immediately after their linear debut.
HBO Max launches on Sky and NOW in UK bundle push
HBO Max has finally launched in the UK market and has made its debut on platforms including Sky, NOW, EE and Virgin Media.
Orange opens exclusive talks with Verdoso over Globecast sale
Orange has entered into exclusive negotiations with investment fund Verdoso over a possible sale of Globecast, the group’s media services business.
LFP says 2 million in France pirate Ligue 1 broadcasts
The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) says 2 million people in France are watching Ligue 1 through illegal streams, as new figures highlight the growing scale of sports piracy in […]