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NewsGray Television and Apollo submit rival $8.5bn bids for Tegna
US TV group Gray Television has reportedly made an $8.5 billion bid for rival Tegna, setting off a potential bidding war for the company.
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NewsDisney+ strikes distribution deals in Italy and Spain
The Walt Disney Company’s answer to Netflix is going global with its European launch set for later this month amid a series of exclusive multi-year distribution agreements.
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NewsNHK confirms plans for 8K broadcast of 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
Japanese broadcaster NHK has outlined its plans to broadcast the upcoming Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 8K across seven disciplines.
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NewsElon Musk at Satellite 2020 | SXSW cancelled | Formula 1 starts
9 – 13 Mar: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsSky Sports aims to diversify new audiences for women’s sport
Sky Sports has announced plans to increase its commitment to women’s sport in 2020 by expanding its existing coverage and strengthening its digital output.
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NewsNet Insight acquires Aperi’s product portfolio
Net Insight has acquired Aperi’s Live IP media virtualisation platform and software product portfolio.
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NewsBritBox goes Down Under
BBC Studios, the principal commercial arm of the BBC, and ITV, the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster today announced its plans today to launch the BritBox streaming service in Australia.
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NewsUpdated: IBC statement on coronavirus (Covid-19)
IBC issues updated statement on coronavirus (Covid-19)
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NewsDAZN expands globally and plots UK launch
OTT sports streaming platform DAZN will expand into more than 200 countries and territories with significant investment and international rights confirmed.
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NewsSky inks multi-year deal for Disney+
Comcast backed pay-TV operator Sky announced today a multi-year deal securing Disney+ for its UK and Ireland customers available on Sky Q with Now TV.
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NewsMatchroom goes D2C with OTT sports platform launch
Promoter Matchroom Sport is to launch a multi-sport OTT service that will allow viewers to watch 12 different sports including darts and snooker live and on-demand.
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NewsAT&T launches online service to counter satellite subs drop
The new dedicated internet-delivered TV service will launch today by AT&T as it moves to counter its declining revenues and customers for its satellite business.
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NewsDeutsche Telekom bids on aggregation with Disney+
German telco Deutsche Telekom is reportedly in talks with Walt Disney to gain the content rights for Disney+ on its MagentaTV platform to fight against the competition from Vodafone.
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NewsThe week ahead: Sportel Miami | International Women’s Day
2 - 8 Mar: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsYouTube drops Fox Regional Sports following Sinclair carriage dispute
YouTube TV is to drop the Fox Regional Sports Networks from tomorrow having failed to reach a carriage agreement with the Sinclair Broadcasting-owned channels.
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NewsBT Sport and Samsung achieves first UK 8K live sports broadcast
A screening of the UEFA Europa League match between Arsenal and Olympiacos last night was successfully delivered in 8K by BT Sport and Samsung.
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NewsFox hunts $500m acquisition of Tubi
Fox Corporation has expressed interest in acquiring Tubi, the ad-supported streaming service that carries reruns of TV show and movies, in a move to complement its subscription offerings.
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NewsRTVE and Rohde & Schwarz unveil 5G broadcast trial in Barcelona
Spanish broadcaster RTVE has partnered with Rohde & Schwarz and several other technology partners to demonstrate 5G broadcast and multicast technology in Barcelona.
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NewsMore departures at ProSiebenSat.1 as CTO Thexton steps down
ProSiebenSat.1 CTO Nick Thexton is set to leave the German media company after less than a year in the role, becoming the latest executive to depart.
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NewsYouTube TV to distribute WarnerMedia’s HBO Max
YouTube TV has struck a deal to deliver HBO and Cinemax content to its members, as well as HBO Max when it launches later this year.
