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NewsMediaset shareholders back restructure rules change
Mediaset has won approval from shareholders to proceed with a major European restructure, despite a failed last-minute legal bid from Vivendi to block the Media For Europe project.
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NewsSky names Comcast exec Armstrong as group CFO
Sky has appointed Jason Armstrong as its new group chief financial officer, replacing Andrew Griffith.
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NewsSamsung and 8K Association launch TV certification scheme
Samsung Electronics has partnered with the 8K Association to launch an 8K TV certification scheme.
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NewsBritBox adds distribution partners
ITV and BBC streaming service BritBox is now available on Chromecast as well as Panasonic and Vestel televisions.
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NewsLionsgate strikes content deal with Airtel
India’s Bharti Airtel has inked a deal with Lionsgate and Starzplay to launch Lionsgate Play in India under a new strategic alliance.
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NewsNew Zealand delays decision over PSB merger
A decision over the future of public service broadcasting in New Zealand has been delayed as a number of Cabinet ministers requested more detail on proposals to merge RNZ and TVNZ.
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NewsFoxtel signs multi-year content deal with Discovery
Australian pay-TV operator Foxtel has signed a multi-year agreement with US factual giant Discovery to bring its premium content down under.
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NewsAmazon scores Champions League rights & Comcast to spend $2bn on Peacock service
9-13 Dec: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsNetflix trials browser-free ‘Watch Now’ streaming experience
Netflix has begun a global test of its latest feature for TV apps, offering users the option to skip browsing and start streaming instantly.
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NewsManchester United ink content partnership deal with Alibaba Group
Premier League football club Manchester United have announced a new partnership with Alibaba Group to bring the exclusive rights to the club’s content to China.
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NewsVerizon and Sony produce 5G live sports demo
Verizon and Sony joined forces with NBC Sports to show the impact of 5G-connected cameras on the way sports broadcasts are captured and produced.
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NewsFox inks deal with AWS on cloud video delivery
Amazon Web Services will be employed by Fox to transmit the broadcaster’s sport, news and entertainment content to TV and streaming customers.
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NewsbeIN Sports wins broadcast rights for FIFA Club World Cup
Qatar-based pay-TV broadcaster beIN Sports will exclusively broadcast the next two editions of the FIFA Club World Cup.
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NewsViacomCBS merger finalises, YouTube’s new ad category plus Quibi’s latest departure
25 -29 Nov: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsGerman SVoD Joyn service goes premium
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery’s cross-channel entertainment streaming platform Joyn has expanded its German streaming service with the launch of Joyn Plus+.
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NewsSky partners with sign language body for slate of accessible content
Broadcaster Sky has partnered with deaf production charity, the British Sign Language Broadcasting Trust, to develop a slate of content in British Sign Language.
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NewsOfcom CTO steps down
In a second-high profile executive departure, Ofcom has confirmed its chief technology officer Mansoor Hanif has stepped down from his role.
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NewsJournalism under pressure, according to EBU News Xchange panel
Trust in journalism is facing more pressure than ever, with fake news, disconnection from the public, and the polarisation of politics all creating new challenges for the sector.
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NewsSports: Serving specialist audiences
Sports federations looking to balance digital and broadcast in order to retain global viewership and drive revenue have highlighted aggregation, personalisation and partnerships as key priorities.
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NewsNordic streamers look local to compete with SVoD giants
As the streaming wars intensify globally, Scandinavian networks are producing local series to compete, according to a new report from Ampere Analysis.
