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NewsNews Roundup: ITV profits nosedive and Mulan ditches cinemas for Disney+
ITV earnings fall by half as ad business flatlines UK broadcaster ITV has reported a 50% decline in adjusted earnings (EBITDA) to £165 million for the firts half of 2020, while revenues shrank 17% to £1.21bn. The drop was driven by a signifcant fall in demand for advertising during the ...
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NewsLockdown 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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NewsTrump 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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NewsPSB 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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NewsThe IBC Podcast: Sky Studios, UKTV and live content moderation
The second episode of The IBC Podcast features Sky Studios CEO Gary Davey, UKTV chief technology and operations officer Sinead Greenaway and an in-depth look at IBC’s Live Content Moderation innovation Accelerator.
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NewsNews Roundup: BBC Studios names interim chief and Saudi appeals WTO piracy ruling
27-31 July: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsUK 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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NewsDutch 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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NewsBritBox 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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NewsRise 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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NewsIABM 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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NewsTeletubbies brought to life via AR
Classic kids TV characters from Teletubbies, In the Night Garden and Boy & Dragon are to be brought to life through augmented reality.
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NewsNews Roundup: Death knell for traditional TV and Mixer shuts down
25-29 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsAltice’s BFMTV launches vertical mobile viewing solution
French news channel BFMTV has launched what it claims is the world’s first “Live Vertical” solution which automatically converts the horizontal frames of standard TV streams to a vertical format better suited to smartphones.
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NewsViacomCBS 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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NewsEtisalat 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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NewsNetflix 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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NewsConnected 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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NewsChernobyl 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.
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NewsBBC announces more cuts across news division
The BBC is to cut 520 jobs from its news operation as part of a cost savings drive.
