Canal is stepping up its use of artificial intelligence through separate partnerships with OpenAI and Google Cloud, aimed at improving content discovery and supporting new creative tools across its streaming […]
Virgin Media O2 owners consider further fibre deals to challenge Openreach
The owners of Virgin Media O2 are considering additional UK fibre acquisitions and wholesale partnerships as they seek to strengthen their position against BT’s Openreach network.
Disney Channel to return to Spain as pay-TV service
Disney Channel will return to the Spanish television market on April 1, just over a year after the children’s network closed on the country’s digital terrestrial platform.
UKTV extends Samsung deal to support connected TV push
UKTV has struck a new agreement with Samsung that will make its free linear channels available to internet-only Samsung TV households in the UK for the first time, while continuing […]
ORF Director General Weißmann resigns after sexual allegations
Roland Weißmann has resigned as Director General of Austrian public broadcaster ORF with immediate effect after a staff member accused him of sexual harassment, allegations he denies.
Aferian shares suspended as company prepares for sale
Shares in Aferian, the company behind 24i and Amino, have been suspended from trading on AIM as the video streaming technology group prepares for a potential administration process and the […]
BBC plans to integrate commercial services into iPlayer
The BBC is proposing to open up iPlayer so it can carry programmes from other UK public service broadcasters, effectively turning it into a shared, UK-focused streaming destination alongside BBC […]
MultiChoice to shut Showmax after review of streaming business
MultiChoice is to discontinue its Showmax streaming service after what it described as a comprehensive review of its streaming activities, after substantial losses made it unsustainable.
ARD and ZDF to close linear TV channels under reform treaty
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 […]
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 […]