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French anti-trust watchdog launches probe into TF1-M6 merger
The French anti-trust watchdog has announced an investigation into the proposed merger between TF1 and…
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Amagi to provide UHD cloud playout for NBC Sports’ Olympics coverage
NBCUniversal has selected Amagi to provide UHD playout for its production of next month’s Olympic…
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M6 International comes to Comoros in Comores Telecom deal
Canal+ Group-owned THEMA has launched the M6 International channel on Comores Telecom. The announcement will…
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Fix&Foxi streaming in Ethiopia with habeshaview
German kids channel provider Your Family Entertainment has struck a partnership with the Ethiopian streaming…
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CVC in talks to merge ATP and WTA in US$600 million One Tennis deal
Private equity firm CVC is reportedly in advanced talks over a deal to combine the…
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NBCUniversal selects MediaKind for Olympics video contribution and distribution solutions
NBC has picked MediaKind to provide video contribution and distribution solutions for its production and…
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Italy prepares for satellite and terrestrial upgrades
Italian free-to-view satellite platform Tivùsat has begun a publicity campaign to inform viewers of the…
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Ligue 1 extends BT deal in UK and Ireland
BT has renewed its rights deal with France’s Ligue 1. The deal will see the…
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DAZN ups Italian subscription cost to €29.99
DAZN has announced a dramatic price increase in Italy. The sports streamer has been buoyed…
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Why big streamers are opting for ads
Is there anyone out there still doubting AVOD? This week saw the launch of HBO…
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European Commission considering infringement procedure of Italian media Law
The European Commission is reportedly on the verge of launching an infringement procedure against a…
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Paramount+ to introduce ad-supported cheaper tier
Less than six months after launching, ViacomCBS’s streaming service Paramount+ is introducing a cheaper ad-supported…
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Optus Sport picks up rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia
Optus Sport has acquired the rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 in Australia….
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DAZN confirms five-year deal with Matchroom Boxing
DAZN has agreed a ‘game-changing’ deal with Matchroom Boxing which will see the Eddie Hearn…
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HBO Max hires Disney+ exec Amit Malhotra for Southeast Asia & India role
WarnerMedia has appointed Disney+ exec Amit Malhotra as managing director for HBO Max in Southeast…
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Love Nature debuts on Telenor Sweden
4K wildlife and Nature channel Love Nature has launched on Telenor Sweden. Subscribers to the platform…
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ORS agrees deal with Simply.TV for advanced metadata and EPG services
Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) subsidiary Austrian Broadcasting Services (ORS) has announced a deal with Copenhagen-based…
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Broadcasters in top five European leagues to make US$11 billion from football
European broadcasters are set to make more than US$10 billion from football in the coming…
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PlutoTV expands LG partnership in Europe
ViacomCBS’s ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV has agreed a deal with LG Electronics to expand…
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Africell takes Fix&Foxi for new mobile TV service
German kids content specialist Your Family Entertainment has struck a deal with African mobile operator…
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UEFA Champions League goes FTA in Ireland with LiveScore deal
Sports app LiveScore has announced a three-year distribution deal with UEFA to live-stream the Champions…
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Pluto TV launches seven new channels in the UK
ViacomCBS Networks UK has boosted its AVOD service Pluto TV in the UK with the…
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EPL looks to replicate NENT deal in new international rights tender
The English Premier League has reportedly issued an invitation to tender for broadcast rights in…
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IPL officially relocated to UAE for 2021 season wrapup
The 2021 IPL season will be moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the competition’s…
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EBU names new digital chief
Pubcaster organisation the EBU has named Wouter Quartier as its new head of digital, transformation…
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Mediaset launches all-new Infinity streaming platform
Mediaset has relaunched its Infinity streaming offering as a new combined service featuring its free-to-air…
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Mediaset shareholders agree to scrap loyalty share scheme
Mediaset has agreed a deal with its shareholders to scrap a loyalty share scheme as…
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MAX Sports renews LaLiga rights deal
Bulgarian broadcaster MAX Sports has extended its rights deal with LaLiga for five years. The…
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GB News set for June 13 launch on Freeview, Sky and Virgin Media
Andrew Neil’s long-proposed news network GB News will launch in the UK on June 13,…
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ViacomCBS acquires A-League rights for Paramount+ in AUS$200 million deal
ViacomCBS has acquired rights to Australia’s top football league ahead of the rollout of Paramount+…