The Association of Commercial Television in Europe and Video on Demand Services in Europe (ACT) has marked World Television Day with the publication of a new public policy manifesto.
ACT condemns European Parliament Committee geoblocking vote
The ACT has condemned a vote by the European Parliament’s IMCO Committee seeking to include copyright protected works in the scope of geo-blocking regulation.
Cécil Frot-Coutaz to head ACT
Members of the Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe (ACT) have elected Cécile Frot-Coutaz as president of the ACT, effective immediately.
European broadcasters call for anti-piracy treaty
European broadcasters, represented by the ACT and EBU, have welcomed the continued commitment of World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) member states to finalise the WIPO Broadcasting Organisations Treaty.
ProsiebenSat.1 joins ACT
German commercial broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has joined the Association of Commercial Television in Europe (ACT), increasing the total membership to 28 of Europe’s largest media enterprises present across the EU.
Commercial TV launches Blueprint for Europe
The Association of Commercial Television in Europe has launched what it is describing as its ACT’s Blueprint for media policy 2019-2024.
Broadcaster warn of reduction in local content
Commercial broadcasters are warning that proposals by the European Commission to impose cross-border levies will lead to less localisation by broadcasters and fewer jobs in the sector.
ACT welcomes EC action against online piracy
The Association of Commercial Television in Europe has welcomed plans by the European Commission to tackle the issue of online piracy.
ACT names Agnieszka Horak director of legal and public affairs
The Association of Commercial Television in Europe (ACT) has appointed Agnieszka Horak as its new Director of Legal and Public Affairs.
Guillaume de Posch new president of ACT
The Association of Commercial Television in Europe (ACT) has announced that Guillaume de Posch, Co-CEO of RTL Group, has been unanimously elected president of the ACT by the General Assembly.