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NewsIBC2024 Primed to Lead Innovation, Explore Trends and Foster Collaboration across the Global Media Technology Community
IBC2024 is now open for registration, with the global media and entertainment (M&E) industry set to converge at the RAI Amsterdam on 13-16 September. The global event has built strong momentum with booked exhibitor space already surpassing last year’s total. Big names such as BBC Studios, beIN Media Group, Fremantle, ...
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NewsSky to launch Sky Sports+
Sky is to launch Sky Sports+ this August, promising to deliver 50% more live sport to customers.
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NewsDisney and Warner Bros. Discovery partner for streaming bundle
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are to launch a streaming bundle in the US this summer that includes Disney+, Hulu and Max.
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NewsDigital terrestrial TV at ‘tipping point’ warns Ofcom
UK regulator Ofcom has warned that changing audience habits and rising costs could force a ‘tipping point’ for digital terrestrial television (DTT) in the next decade.
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NewsFremantle UK appoints Joanna Rwama as COO & CFO
Fremantle UK has appointed Joanna Rwama as its new Chief Operating Officer & Chief Financial Officer.
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NewsWarner Bros Discovery sets launch date for Max in France, Poland, Netherlands and Belgium
Warner Bros. Discovery is to make its streaming service Max available in France and Poland, the Netherlands and Belgium on 11 June.
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NewsIsrael shuts local offices of Al Jazeera
Israel has shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera television network in the country.
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NewsSony and Apollo tables $26bn bid for Paramount
Sony Pictures and private equity firm Apollo Global Management have teamed up to table a $26 billion offer for Paramount Global.
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NewsEMG / Gravity appoints new leaders following merger
Broadcast technology and production specialist EMG / Gravity Media has appointed Charlie Cubbon as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Jamie Hindhaugh as Regional CEO for the UK, USA, Australia, and Middle East.
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NewsNetflix’s Anna Mallett to chair RTS London Convention
Anna Mallett, Netflix’s Vice President of Production, EMEA/UK, is to chair the Royal Television Society’s (RTS) biennial forum for television and media, the RTS London Convention 2024.
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NewsTrio of execs replace Bob Bakish as head of Paramount Global
Bob Bakish is stepping down from his role as President and CEO of Paramount Global.
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NewsVice Media Group unveils new global production structure
Vice Media Group has revealed a new creative structure for its global production operations called Vice Studios Group.
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NewsCécile Gaget appointed CEO of Carrousel Studios
Recently launched European production company Carrousel Studios has named Cécile Gaget as CEO.
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NewsBAFTA Television Craft Awards announces winners
Black Mirror, Eurovision Song Contest 2023, Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland, Silo and Slow Horses each won two prizes at the BAFTA Television Craft Awards.
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NewsFreely streaming services officially launches in UK
The UK’s public service broadcasters have launched joint streaming service Freely.
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NewsUK Screen Alliance, Animation UK unveil outstanding contribution award winners
Trade bodies UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK have announced the winners of their Outstanding Contribution Awards.
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NewsWarner Bros. Discovery launches advertising data tool Olli
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is launching Olli, a proprietary data platform that allows advertisers to plan, activate and measure campaigns across the company’s entire portfolio of linear TV and streaming platforms.
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NewsPact supports Call It! App to create safer and fairer workplaces
UK producers organisation Pact has endorsed the Call It! App, which aims to create a safer and fairer working environment for producers and their employees.
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NewsPascal Fratellia to leave role as EBU’s Olympics Director
Pascal Fratellia, the Director of Olympics at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is to leave the organisation after 17 years.
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NewsPinewood Toronto Studios promotes Sarah Farrell to General Manager
Pinewood Toronto Studios has appointed Sarah Farrell as General Manager of its studios in downtown Toronto.
