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Year2021
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DVB Project updates specs for 8K UHD video delivery
The DVB project has released its first specifications for 8K UHD video service delivery. The…
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Streamers in Spain forced to carry content in regional languages via new law
The Spanish government has proposed a new law which will force streaming platforms operating in…
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VideoTech Innovation Awards to be live streamed tonight
Digital TV Europe has announced that the 2021 VideoTech Innovation Awards will be available to…
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Orange CEO Richard resigns following fraud conviction
Stéphane Richard, the CEO of Orange, has announced his resignation after being convicted of involvement…
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Foxtel turns to Commscope for next-gen set-top box launch
Australian TV operator Foxtel has partnered with Commscope to launch its new iQ5 streaming set-top…
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Netflix Hub launches on Spotify
Netflix has partnered with Spotify to create a dedicated ‘Netflix Hub’ on the music streaming…
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ViacomCBS wraps up acquisition of Fox TeleColombia & Estudios TeleMexico
ViacomCBS has completed its deal to take a majority stake in Fox TeleColombia & Estudios…
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ITV launches Adlabs
ITV’s commercial arm has revealed a new ad business. Dubbed ITV Adlabs, the new enterprise…
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Rugby Super League goes FTA in UK with Channel 4
Channel 4 has acquired the rights to the Rugby Super League. The two-year deal will…
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Thema Rus expands Love Nature in Russia with MTS distribution
Canal+ International Group company Thema Rus has launched Love Nature on Russia’s MTS TV-services. Love…
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Mirada hits one million Android TV Operator Tier deployments
Digital TV integrated software solutions provider Mirada has reached a milestone of one million Android…
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IBC 2021 cancelled
The organisers of the IBC show have confirmed that the 2021 in-person event will not…
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ITV faces risks from cost inflation and Britbox, warns Berenberg
UK commercial broadcaster ITV faces significant risks from advertising pricing inflation and lack of progress…
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Vestel partners with Simply.TV for metadata services
TV maker Vestel has signed a multi-year EPG agreement with metadata specialist Simply.TV. The deal…
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Unions call on FTC to derail US$8.45 billion Amazon-MGM deal
Four major US unions have urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to block Amazon’s deal…
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Amazon close to acquiring minority stake in the NFL’s media properties, claims report
Amazon has reportedly emerged as the favourite to buy a minority stake in the NFL’s…
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Alpha Networks promotes Devezeaux to CEO
Video distribution software solutions provider Alpha Networks has announced the appointment of Guillaume Devezeaux as…
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Crackle Plus turns to Gracenote for content discoverability
AVOD network operator Chicken Soup for the Soul has announced a new collaboration with Nielsen-owned…
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Malone: ‘I tried to buy Netflix’
Liberty Media chairman John Malone has revealed that he attempted to buy Netflix in its…
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The Switch hires senior product manager
Live video production services provider The Switch has announced the appointment of Peter Timmons as…
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Orange Belgium in talks to acquire VOO
Orange Belgium has entered into exclusive talks to buy a 75% stake of regional telco…
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Movistar+ integrates Amazon Prime Video
Telefónica’s pay TV service Movistar+ and Amazon have consolidated their partnership to include Amazon Prime Video in the…
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Liberty Global will ‘continue to invest’ in HFC and DOCSIS 4.0, says Fries
Liberty Global will continue to invest in its HFC network including DOCSIS 4.0 and will…
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Disney adds ESPN+ and Disney+ to Hulu with Live TV and increases price
Disney-owned streamer Hulu is upping the price of its cord-cutting Hulu with Live TV service…
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US pay TV providers lost over 650,000 subscribers in Q3
The largest pay TV providers in the US lost 653,616 subscribers in Q3 2021. According…
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Media Capital licences CNN brand for Portuguese news network launch
Portuguese firm Media Capital, which owns TVI and Plural Entertainment, has licensed the CNN brand…
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TIM receives €10.8 billion takeover offer from KKR
US-based investment company KKR has made an offer to take Telecom Italia (TIM) private for…
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M3 selects XroadMedia for personalised OTT service
National Media Group-owned M3 has announced a partnership with XroadMedia to provide a personalised OTT…
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Infront and StreamAMG partner for Ski and Snowboard Live DTC launch
Wanda Sports Group-owned Infront has announced a partnership with OTT sports specialist StreamAMG to launch…
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SES orders pair of Ku-band satellites for key European services
SES has ordered two geostationary (GEO) Ku-band satellites for its prime orbital slot at 19.2…