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NewsBBC plans £100m ad splurge to attract young viewers
The BBC is set to spend around £100 million on advertisements aimed at attracting younger audiences to its platforms, according to several reports in the UK.
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NewsFacebook ‘preparing’ to launch news section & Huawei reveals 5G-powered cloud
12 - 16 Aug: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsRussia block means OneWeb faces extra-tough challenge
OneWeb won’t be able broadcast into Russia. But how much will this hinder the satellite company’s plans to roll out a global network?
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NewsDisney names former Sky CMO to lead OTT service in Europe and Africa
Disney has named former Sky CMO Luke Bradley-Jones as the new head of its upcoming streaming service for Europe and Africa.
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NewsCBS and Viacom merge to challenge Disney and Netflix
Leading US entertainment companies CBS and Viacom are set to merge after three years of discussions with the new firm valued at $30 billion.
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NewsFrench SVoD Salto set to battle Netflix after winning approval
The joint streaming service by France Télévisions, M6 and TF1 has been confirmed to launch in 2020 after French regulators green lit the project.
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NewsOptus takes Premier League live with 5G
In a global first, Australian pay-TV operator Optus Sport will exclusively live stream English Premier League matches over a 5G mobile network.
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NewsIndonesian watchdog to legally monitor Netflix, YouTube and HBO
The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) is set to formulate content censorship legislation on digital media outlets including streaming services and social media platforms.
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NewsChina unveils new 5G broadcast trials
China Mobile has partnered with telecoms vendor ZTE to deliver China’s first 5G broadcast of a live sporting event.
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NewsIndustry needs to develop standards to tackle “fake news”
The international broadcast industry needs to develop a set of common standards in order to combat the growing challenge of “fake news”.
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NewsCBS and AT&T sign new partnership ending carriage dispute
The CBS blackout on AT&T’s media channels has came to an end after the two firms struck a deal over carriage rights.
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NewsTwitch Studio switches on beta testing
Twitch Studio is an all-in-one streaming app for new streamers launched this week in beta testing to simplify video gaming delivery and engagement.
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NewsTencent eyes up UMG stake from Vivendi & Disney to remake 20th Century Fox blockbusters
5 - 9 Aug: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsDAZN channel rumoured to join Sky Italia
Sky Italia is reportedly in talks with OTT streaming platform DAZN to launch a new satellite channel distributing the country’s Serie A football games.
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NewsNetflix has created a “better mousetrap” but 3 traditional players set to enter fray
There is still potential for three of the biggest traditional players to capitalise on the new, on-demand media opportunity.
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NewsAll3Media mulls overseas expansion
All3Media is weighing up expansion opportunities overseas, according to chief executive Jane Turton.
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NewsSamsung and KT trial 8K video via satellite
Samsung and KT Sky Life have used a satellite’s Ka band to send 8K video data successfully compressed and retransmitted terrestrially.
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NewsAl Jazeera, RTÉ and BBC among innovators showcasing media-telco convergence
Three advanced proof of concepts Catalyst projects will be unveiled at the IBC Show with artificial intelligence, 5G for virtual reality and mobile news gathering top of the agenda.
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NewsCBS and Viacom merger “moves closer” with management agreement
CBS and Viacom have reportedly reached an agreement on the management structure should the two companies agree to a merger.
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NewsBT Sport offers “Ultimate” HDR experience for Premier League coverage
BT Sport has launched a new channel which will deliver ultra-high definition, high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound for live sport.
