The UK Government has confirmed Professor Dame Elan Closs Stephens as the acting chair of the BBC.
That’s TV brings Jerry Springer Show back to television
That’s TV has announced it will broadcast episodes of The Jerry Springer Show at 10am (UK time) beginning Monday 5 June as a tribute to the American talk show host […]
José María Álvarez-Pallete to head VMO2
José María Álvarez-Pallete, the chairman of Telefónica, has taken over as chairman of the board of directors of VMO2, replacing Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries.
Record prosecution in Premier League pirate streaming case
The individuals behind three pirate streaming organisations which offered illegal access to watch Premier League matches have been jailed for a total of 30 years and seven months.
SVOD subs fall in UK
The number of households in the UK with access to an SVOD service stood at 19.08 million at the end of the first quarter.
ITVX sustains strong launch
The UK’s first integrated advertising and subscription platform ITVX had a total of 389 million streaming hours in the first quarter.
Viaplay goes on Roku in North America and UK
Viaplay Group and Roku have entered into a multi-year partnership that makes the Viaplay streaming service available for subscription through Roku devices in the US, Canada and the UK.
Rakuten TV launches own FAST channels
Streaming platform Rakuten TV has entered the TV series landscape by launching a reality/factual entertainment channel in the UK and Crime series channels in DACH, France, Italy and Spain.
BBC to review social media guidance
The BBC has appointed TV executive John Hardie to review how its social media guidance applies to freelancers.
ITVX wants more personalisation
ITVX’s plans for 2023 include building up its ad proposition and SVOD experience.