All Business Strategy articles – Page 6
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NewsABC boss plans to terminate $4m Foxtel deal
The Australian public broadcaster is seeking to cut its payments to pay-TV provider Foxtel in a move to recoup its finances after the Coalition government froze its $1 billion annual budget.
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NewsCinema gets streaming deal with GoGo OTT platform
GoGoCinema has inked a deal with Golden Screen Cinemas to roll out its cinematic on-demand experience by the end of 2019.
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Industry TrendsM&A: Current drivers and future directions
In part three of our M&A series, Andy Stout looks at the future of consolidation in the broadcast and media space.
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NewsComcast launches eye control for TV
Comcast has developed a web-based eye control remote to enable viewers with a physical disability to change the channel, set a recording and search for a programme.
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NewsWarnerMedia to open 5G Innovation Lab
The WarnerMedia Innovation Lab will be powered by the AT&T 5G network and be one of the first permanent 5G studios.
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Industry TrendsM&A: Broadcasters search for scale
In the second part of our M&A series, Andy Stout looks at the big movements in the broadcaster space.
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NewsMediaset merges Italy and Spain businesses
Italian broadcaster Mediaset will merge its Spanish and Italian units into one new holding company called Media For Europe.
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Industry TrendsEsports revenue to top $1 billion as broadcasters see the chance to play
Esports isn’t new, but it is growing. According to a new Futuresource report, revenue in esports will hit $1.8 billion by 2023. IBC365 spoke to the consulting firm to find out more about this growing opportunity.
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Industry TrendsM&A: Vendor consolidation continues
In the first part of our look at M&A activity in the broadcast sector, IBC365 examines some of the notable acquisitions amongst the vendors and their implications.
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NewsComcast found guilty of infringing TiVo patents
The US International Trade Commission has found Comcast guilty of “repeated infringement” of TiVo’s patent licensing.
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NewsBBC launches Step into Tech scheme
The BBC has launched a scheme to encourage more women to pursue a career in software engineering.
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NewsSK Telecom partners Sinclair for 5G broadcasting trial
Korean telecoms company SK Telecom has partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group and Harman International Industries to trial next generation TV broadcasting over a 5G network.
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NewsIABM announces new DACH Members’ Council
IABM has appointed a new Members’ Council to act as a voice for members in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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NewsFacebook unveils new livestream rules following New Zealand mosque shooting
Facebook will ban Live users who breach its guidelines under new “one strike” policy
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NewsDisney takes full control of Hulu
Disney is to assume full operational control of US streaming service Hulu.
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NewsGoogle shakes up video accessibility with live captioning function
Google has announced live captioning for Android among other business changes in its new mission to “empower organisations” and “create technology to improve people’s lives”.
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NewsSky invests in software tools developer You.i TV
Sky investment as part of cross-platform UX drive
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NewsABC MD warns of job losses and content cuts
Australian public broadcaster is faced with reducing its budget by $84 million over the next three years and has warned of “inevitable” job cuts and programme disruptions.
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NewsDisney sells sports networks in $10.6bn deal
Sinclair Broadcast Group has confirmed the expansions of its sports and cable TV assets in the acquisition of 21 regional sports networks (RSN) from Walt Disney Company.
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NewsBBC to “change the game” for women’s sport
The BBC has launched a new line up of women’s sport this summer with live coverage, new commissions and leading talent across its TV, radio and podcast channels.
