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NewsViacomCBS mulls plan to rebrand streaming services Paramount+
ViacomCBS is considering a plan to rebrand its streaming services as Paramount+, according to a report in today’s Financial Times.
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Fox News targets global market with streaming news service
Rupert Murdoch’s Fox News Media has announced plans to launch a live digital streaming service for international viewers.
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Peter Salmon and Lucinda Hicks to run Banijay UK
Banijay has unveiled a new leadership structure for its UK operation, following its recent acquisition of Endemol Shine Group.
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RTS opens Student Television Awards
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has launched this year’s RTS Student Television Awards, which are set to be presented at an awards ceremony in June 2021.
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Live events industry organises day of action
A day of action to raise the alarm about the plight of the live events and entertainment sector has been organized across London and the UK tomorrow (11 August).
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Comcast reportedly drops plans for international news channel
Media giant Comcast is proposing to drop its plans to launch its new international news channel, NBC Sky World News, according to a report in The Financial Times.
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Lockdown leads to surge in TV viewing and streaming in UK
Changing viewing behaviour during the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the growth of streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, according to Ofcom’s latest annual study of the UK’s media habits, Media Nations 2020.
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Trump puts timer on TikTok takeover talks
President Donald Trump says any purchase of TikTok’s US unit by an American firm must be completed by a 15 September deadline, with the US government taking a cut from the deal.
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PSB still valued by younger audiences, says Ofcom research
There continues to be a role for public service broadcasters (PSB) in the UK, despite their day-to-day influence and relevance declining among younger audiences, according to new research published by regulator Ofcom.
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UK looks to kickstart production with £500m insurance fund
The UK government has unveiled a £500m fund to help domestic film and TV productions struggling to get coronavirus related insurance, in a move that looks set to jumpstart the scripted sector.
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Dutch court delays Mediaset merger decision till September
An Amsterdam court has pushed back Mediaset’s planned combination of its Spanish and Dutch units until September 1.
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BritBox to expand to 25 countries
ITV and BBC-backed streamer BritBox is to expand its global footprint to up to 25 countries worldwide.
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Rise opens entries for annual awards
Entries are now open for the annual Rise Awards, which celebrate talent across the industry whether as a manufacturer, service provider, engineer or broadcaster.
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Twitch launches standalone sports category
Amazon-owned video game streaming service Twitch is to step up its focus on sports with the launch of a standalone sports category.
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IABM announces new APAC Members’ Council line-up
IABM has announced the new line-up for its APAC Members’ Council and named Dell’s Alex Timbs as its new chair.
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ViacomCBS Networks UK announces ‘no diversity, no commission’ content policy
ViacomCBS Networks UK has announced new measures to strengthen its diversity drive in the UK, including a ‘no diversity, no commission’ content policy for its suppliers.
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Etisalat launches Switch OTT service
Middle Eastern telco Etisalat has launched a new direct-to-consumer (D2C) OTT service called Switch TV.
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Netflix unveils cloud-based platform for VFX suppliers
Netflix has unveiled NetFX, a cloud-based platform designed to make it easier for VFX suppliers, artists and creators around the world to collaborate on visual effects for its titles.
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Connected TV viewership rises in key European markets
Connected TV viewership has grown to reach 50% of households in Europe’s five biggest markets, according to a new report from video advertising platform SpotX.
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Chernobyl leads winners at Bafta Craft Awards
Chernobyl was the standout winner at the 2020 Bafta Craft Awards, scooping seven gongs including photography and sound design.
