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Cellcom Israel VP marketing quits
Yoni Sabag, the VP of marketing at Cellcom Israel, is to leave the company, a…
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India to hit 500m OTT subs in next five years
India is set to become the second-largest OTT market in the world over the next…
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Roku partners with Hisense for UK Roku TV launch
Roku has announced the European expansion of Roku TV, bringing the operating system outside of…
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Twitch signs top YouTube streamer Nick Eh 30 to exclusive deal
Amazon-owned Twitch has poached top streamer Nicholas “Nick Eh 30” Amyoony from YouTube. The Fortnite…
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Plex signs AVOD deal with Warner Bros.
Media library platform Plex has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to add an on-demand…
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8K Association sets performance specs for consumer TVs
In anticipation of the expected growth of 8K TVs, cross-industry body the 8K Association (8KA)…
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ViacomCBS names Phelps as CCO and CMO
The newly formed ViacomCBS has bolstered its board with the appointment of Julia Phelps as…
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Disney sells final Fox RSN for US$3.5 bn to group including Amazon
Disney has announced the sale of the YES Network to an investor group for US$3.47…
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YouTube brings ‘borderline content’ algorithm to the UK
Google’s YouTube is testing an algorithm change to help reduce the visibility of “borderline content”…
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Insight TV announces European LG Channels launch
UHD broadcaster and content producer Insight TV has announced the launch of its channel in…
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Tubi announces Australian expansion
AVOD Tubi has announced its expansion into Australia. The free ad-supported streaming service claims to…
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Hollywood directors team with TV makers for Filmmaker Mode
Industry body the UHD Alliance has announced the launch of “Filmmaker Mode”, backed by TV…
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Parrot Analytics: Stranger Things pips La Casa De Papel in Spain
Though Spain is its native country, not even La Casa De Papel could stop Stranger…
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In10 Media’s documentary SVOD announces global launch
Indian In10 Media’s documentary SVOD Docubay has officially launched worldwide. The platform plays host to…
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Sinclair completes US$10.6bn Fox RSN deal
US broadcast group Sinclair has confirmed the US$10.6 billion capture of 21 regional sports networks…
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Synamedia hires ex-BBC Studios exec as VP
Content delivery vendor Synamedia has hired Scott Kewley (pictured) as its VP advanced advertising and…
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TV 2 calls on Norigin Media for TV app development
Norweigan broadcaster TV 2 has signed a deal with Norigin Media to build and launch…
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Hasbro capitalises on weak pound with US$4 billion eOne acquisition
My Little Pony owner Hasbro has acquired indie studio Entertainment One (eOne) in a surprise…
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New sports channels announced for cord-cutting PlayStation Vue
Sony’s PlayStation Vue has announced the addition of the NHL Network and the ACC Network…
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PTC calls on Netflix to scrap 13 Reasons Why
The Parents Television Council (PTC) has called on Netflix to cancel controversial teen drama series…
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“Vodafone doesn’t have real 5G” snipes O2 CEO
Mark Evans, CEO of Telefonica-owned O2, has taken a jab at Vodafone, claiming that the…
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Three Irish pubs ordered to pay Sky fines
Three Irish pubs have been ordered to pay damages for illegally showing Sky Sports in…
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Korean FTC approves Pooq and Oksusu merger, paves way for Wavve launch in September
South Korean regulators have approved the merger between OTT platform Pooq and Oksusu to clear…
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Eros signs distribution deal with Vodafone Qatar
Indian OTT platform holder Eros International has signed a deal with Vodafone Qatar. The partnership…
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Reddit tests live broadcasting with ‘Reddit Public Access Network’
Social forum site Reddit has launched its first broadcasting tool. The site, which is the…
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Netflix showcases upcoming content with new section on TV app
Netflix is adding a new section to its TV app showcasing content that is soon…
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YouTube to remove targeted ads from kids content
Google’s YouTube is finalising plans to end targeted advertising on children’s videos. According to sources…
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Sky expands channel line-up with new entertainment brands
Sky has announced the addition of two new own-brand channels to its entertainment portfolio: Sky…
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Altice USA pens deal with factual streamer CuriosityStream
John Hendricks’s factual streamer CuriosityStream is getting wider distribution in the US via broadband operator…
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Google to take YouTube copyright troll to court
Google’s YouTube is suing an alleged copyright troll. The lawsuit claims that the alleged troll,…