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Jonathan Easton
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Google mulling SVOD channels on YouTube, claims report
Google’s YouTube is reportedly considering launching subscription channels akin to Amazon and Apple. According to…
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Samsung becomes Netflix’s official mobile entertainment partner, gets exclusive content
Samsung has announced a deal with Netflix to become the streamer’s official mobile entertainment partner. …
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Ofcom appoints Melanie Dawes as CEO; becomes internet content regulator
British broadcast regulator Ofcom has announced the appointment of Dame Melanie Dawes as its CEO….
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Federal judge bats away T-Mobile/Sprint antitrust concerns
The controversial merger between US telcos T- Mobile and Sprint has won approval from a…
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Canal+ seals beIN distribution and sublicensing deal
Canal+ and beIN Sports have entered into an exclusive distribution and sublicensing deal. The closed…
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2019 a record year for AVOD Tubi
AVOD Tubi saw record growth in 2019, the company has said. The company said that…
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Majority of consumers happy to pay for more SVOD services, says Nielsen
Fears of streaming saturation may be overstated, suggests a new report from Nielsen. According to…
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EE to offer six months free BritBox to users
BT-owned mobile operator EE has announced a new distribution agreement with the ITV/BBC joint venture…
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BeIN Sports Xtra joins Xumo TV lineup
BeIN Sports has continued the expansion of its free-to-air channel, beIN Sports Xtra, with the…
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La Liga opens London office
Spanish football top tier competition La Liga has opened a new office in London as…
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Liberty Global expands relationship with Plume
Liberty Global has announced an expanded relationship with smart home vendor Plume. The operator said…
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Cellcom Israel ends labour dispute with workers
Telco Cellcom Israel has reached an agreement with its employees ending a labour dispute, the…
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Kantar appoints former ITV CEO Crozier as chairman
Data analytics firm Kantar has hired Adam Crozier as its non-executive chairman. Crozier is an…
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Netflix was pressured to remove nine titles by governments, new report reveals
Netflix removed nine titles between 2015-20 as a result of censorship pressures from governments, the…
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Liberty Global extends Netflix deal
Liberty Global has renewed and extended its distribution partnership with Netflix. The parties have announced…
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Elisabeth Murdoch emerges as surprise BBC director general candidate, claims report
Elisabeth Murdoch has reportedly emerged as a potential replacement for outgoing BBC director general Tony…
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Netflix allows users to turn off autoplay
One of Netflix’s most-requested features is now available to users – the ability to turn…
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New EPL chief open to ‘Premflix’ streaming product
The English Premier League (EPL) will consider launching a direct-to-consumer streaming product, said new CEO…
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Starzplay in new output deal with Lionsgate
Premium streamer Starzplay has announced a theatrical output deal with Lionsgate for split first pay…
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Home unions battle for FTA Six Nations in £300 million CVC deal
Private equity firm CVC’s £300 million deal to acquire a 15% stake in Rugby Union’s…
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YouTube’s Bieber bet pays off to become most-watched premiere
Google’s YouTube has revealed that original docuseries Justin Bieber: Seasons has gained the title of…
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Twitch hires Spotify’s Kaur to spearhead APAC expansion
Amazon-owned game streamer Twitch has hired former Spotify exec Sunita Kaur as its first APAC…
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Disney+ could hit 7.6 million in UK at launch
Up to 7.6 million Brits could sign up for Disney+ when it launches in the…
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WWE Network sheds subscribers in poor quarter
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is “evaluating strategic alternatives” following a sustained period of decline for…
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MWC operators sweat over Coronavirus threat but maintain show will go on
Mobile World Congress (MWC), one of the largest technology trade shows in the world, is…
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Sports sublicensing: TVI and Sport TV in Portugal; DAZN and Onefootball in Germany
Sport TV, the Portuguese pay TV broadcaster, has signed a deal with TVI which will…
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Fite opens UK office, hires ITV’s Halabi as SVP of international business development
Combat sports platform Fite has announced the opening of a UK office. The UK represents…
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Disney+ to add 105 million subscribers by 2025
Disney+ will reach 126 million subscribers globally by 2025, new analyst estimates suggest. During its…
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Sky New Zealand completes Lightbox acquisition
Sky New Zealand has acquired SVOD Lightbox from Spark. The deal, which was originally announced…
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Solo TV viewing on the rise
Group TV viewing, often considered a social activity for households, is increasingly becoming a thing…