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NewsUK regulator Ofcom to probe cloud, messenger and smart-device markets
Ofcom is to examine the position of Amazon, Microsoft and Google in the UK’s £15 billion cloud services market, saying that it wants to ensure that digital communications markets are working well for people and businesses in the UK.
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NewsBanijay launches first company branded FAST channel
Distributor Banijay Rights has launched its first ever-dedicated Banijay-branded general entertainment FAST channel, Horizons: Powered By Banijay.
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NewsPiano and UKTV discuss building a data-informed culture
A strong data-informed culture drives decision-making across UKTV’s entire ecosystem, allowing them to deliver better user experiences that increase revenue.
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NewsITV prepares to ‘Double, Double, Double’ with ITVX service
Deep Bagchee, Chief Product Officer at ITV, has detailed the broadcaster’s plans for innovative new streaming service ITVX during his IBC2022 Conference session
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NewsPact calls on Liz Truss to reconsider Channel 4 privatisation
Producers’ organisation Pact has written a letter to incoming Prime Minister Liz Truss calling for her to reconsider plans to privatise Channel 4.
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NewsIMG acquires remote sports specialist Cingularity
IMG has acquired sports broadcast fibre service provider Cingularity, in a move that will bolster IMG Productions’ content delivery capabilities for federations, events and broadcasters.
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NewsRide to IBC2022: Industry support for sustainability
The cycle event reflects the increasing importance of sustainability for individual organisations within the technology and media industry and IBC’s sustainability objectives.
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NewsNielsen: Streaming surpasses cable viewing for the first time
The shift in viewing habits continues in the US as Nielsen announced that streaming usage exceeded cable and broadcast to capture the largest share of TV viewing in July.
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NewsNexstar takes majority stake in The CW Network
Nexstar Media Group, the largest local TV station owner in the United States, is to acquire a majority 75% stake in The CW Network.
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NewsEmily Maitlis to deliver Edinburgh TV Festival’s MacTaggart lecture
Journalist, author and podcaster Emily Maitlis is to deliver the flagship address of the 2022 Edinburgh TV Festival, the James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture.
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NewsZinc Media acquires The Edge Picture Company
Leading factual producer Zinc Media Group has raised £5m and has acquired branded content specialist The Edge Picture Company.
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NewsWarner Bros. Discovery to headline RTS Convention
The Royal Television Society has announced that global media and entertainment heavyweight Warner Bros. Discovery will headline the London Convention 2022.
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NewsWhisper to produce Paris 2024 Paralympic Games for Channel 4
Channel 4 has selected indie producer Whisper to produce its coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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NewsWales set for £1.6m film and TV studio
A new film and television studio is being planned for Anglesey in Wales to capitalise on the growing number of productions filming across the north of Wales.
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NewsWomen’s Euros finals generate record audiences
The final of the Women’s Euros 2022 was the most watched women’s football game on UK television of all time.
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NewsITV bolsters ‘compelling’ ITVX AVOD/SVOD platform
ITV’s new streaming service adds over 9,000 hours of content and inks deals with Anime Ltd and CBS Reality.
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NewsNetflix loses nearly one million subscribers in second quarter
Netflix lost almost a million subscribers in its second financial quarter this year as the cost of living crisis takes its toll on household budgets.
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NewsBBC confirmed as 2023 Eurovision host broadcaster
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the BBC have confirmed that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in the United Kingdom.
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NewsTerritory Studio acquires Cantina Creative
Creative specialist Territory Studio has acquired design and VFX studio Cantina Creative, and has created the newly formed Territory Group.
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NewsBAFTA announces appointment of Jane Millichip as new CEO
BAFTA has appointed former Sky Studios Chief Content Officer Jane Millichip as its next Chief Executive.
