ARD is set to rebrand its ARD Audiothek as ARD Sounds in March 2026, marking a significant step in the public broadcaster’s digital audio strategy aimed at better reflecting changing […]
Ofcom reprimands Amazon after PG rated Diary of a Wimpy Kid replaced by 15 title
Ofcom has found Amazon Prime Video in breach of its UK on-demand rules after a customer renting Diary of a Wimpy Kid (rated PG by the British Board of Film […]
European expansion for BBC Player
BBC Studios is extending the reach of its digital and FAST portfolio across EMEA, adding new distribution for BBC Player and launching additional channels in Spain.
Ampere: Holiday sign-up surge delivers a third of US streaming adds, but retention comes down to value
Nearly one-third of US streaming sign-ups recorded between February 2024 and January 2025 landed in the festive window from November to January, according to new research from Ampere Analysis.
wedotv expands LG Channels reach beyond Europe
Free OTT sports and entertainment network wedotv has expanded its distribution partnership with LG Channels, extending the availability of its FAST Channels to audiences in the Middle East and North […]
ProSiebenSat.1 sells wetter.com to Funke Mediengruppe
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has agreed to sell online weather portal wetter.com to Funke Mediengruppe, underlining its strategic focus on its core entertainment business while the publishing house is strengthening […]
Sportdigital Fußball to show Africa Cup live
German pay-TV channel Sportdigital Fußball will broadcast the 35th Africa Cup live and exclusively, offering football fans 52 matches across 19 days during the festive season.
EXCLUSIVE: Music Box expands presence in Germany with five new channels
Music Box Group is accelerating its expansion in the German market with the launch of five new music television channels.
Russia labels Deutsche Welle “undesirable organisation”
The Russian public prosecutor’s office has classified the German international service Deutsche Welle (DW) as an “undesirable organisation,” according to Russian media reports referred to by the broadcaster.
Hisense adds MagentaTV app to VIDAA smart TVs
The MagentaTV app is now available on Hisense smart TVs running the VIDAA operating system, giving users direct access to Deutsche Telekom’s streaming platform without the need for external reception […]