All News articles – Page 12
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NewsDiscovery to launch Dplay in MENA with Starzplay
Discovery’s OTT streaming service Dplay will now be available to customers throughout the MENA region as the company has announced a new partnership with Starzplay, the Dubai-based SVOD service.
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NewsIndia suspends all film and TV production amid Covid-19 concerns
Netflix has joined Hollywood and Bollywood studios in halting production schedules while UK’s ITV executives have said they are “confident” to continue filming according to planned programming.
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NewsBBC to delay TV licence changes as coronavirus accelerates
In light of the global coronavirus situation, the BBC and DCMS have released a joint statement confirming plans to delay changes to the UK TV licence for the over-75s until August.
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NewsIBC365 cyber security week | RTS Programme Awards to be livestreamed
16 - 22 Mar: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsRTL snags stake in streaming platform Bedrock
RTL Group is pushing into streaming, taking a 50% stake in SVOD technology platform Bedrock as it forecasts major growth across its German and Dutch online streaming services.
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NewsPluto TV grows LATAM partnerships with 55+ deals
BBC Studios and Endemol Shine Group are among 55 media and content providers that have partnered with Pluto TV ahead of its expansion into Latin America.
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NewsChernobyl and The Virtues triumph at BPG Awards
Chernobyl and The Virtues were honoured in the drama categories of the BPG Awards, which were presented today at a ceremony in London.
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NewsMediaset considers ProSieben consolidation
Italian media group Mediaset is considering options for its 15% stake in ProSiebenSat.1 Media, including consolidation, as CFO Marco Giordani calls for European TV industry action.
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NewsYouTube reverses coronavirus advertising ban
Google’s YouTube has reversed a previous policy on monetising video content related to the coronavirus outbreak, acknowledging the need for news organisations and creators to produce sustainable quality videos.
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NewsM&A review: Grass Valley’s surprise acquisition, Comcast’s AVOD streamer purchase
IBC365 looks back at some of the notable mergers and acquisitions of the past month within the media and technology industry.
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NewsNAB Show 2020 cancelled, Vivo commences 6G R&D
9-13 Mar: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsNAB cancelled over coronavirus fears
NAB will not take place in April, following a raft of cancellations by some of the industry’s largest vendors amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
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NewsRise diversifies globally to support women working in M+E
Gender diversity membership organisation Rise has announced its expansion into North America and APAC as well as the appointment of four new board members.
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NewsViacomCBS shakes up Australia and New Zealand leadership
ViacomCBS has introduced a new management structure across its businesses in Australia and New Zealand, after boss Paul Anderson’s resignation from Network Ten.
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NewsStart-ups Quibi and Eko launch duelling legal suits over “Turnstyle” tech
Upcoming SVOD service Quibi has been sued by tech firm Eko over its “Turnstyle” technology that allows viewers to seamlessly switch between landscape and portrait viewing.
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NewsBarb teams up with IPA TouchPoints to tap audience behaviour
Broadcast Audience Research Board (BARB) has launched an integrated partnership with IPA TouchPoints, the organisation behind the cross-media-device database, to help its clients to understand more about its viewers.
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NewsRTS Awards to take place behind closed doors amid coronavirus concerns
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced its Programme Awards - set to take place next week - will now be live-streamed due to concerns over the coronavirus.
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NewsNBCUniversal flogs Snap stake for $500M but pursues content production
NBCUniversal has sold its entire $500 million equity stake in Snap Inc as it ramps up investment for its new streaming service.
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NewsRIST Forum appoints new directors to drive interoperability
Reliable Internet Stream Transport (RIST), which champions interoperability for the broadcast market, has announced the appointment of new directors to drive this vision for 2020.
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NewsApple’s Jay Hunt and Vice TV’s Tamara Howe join WFTV mentoring scheme
Women in Film and TV UK has launched its 10th annual mentoring scheme this year backed by executives from Apple, C4, BBC, Sky and Sony Pictures.
