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TikTok poaches Disney vet Mayer, prompting Mouse House reshuffle
TikTok has appointed Disney’s video streaming boss Kevin Mayer as its new CEO, prompting an executive reshuffle at the studio giant.
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BBC launches Together platform for shared streaming during lockdown
The BBC has launched a new experimental platform that aims to allow viewers who are apart to watch and listen to video and audio content from iPlayer, Sounds, Bitesize, News and Sport at the same time.
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UK broadcasters unveil pandemic production guidelines
UK broadcasters have partnered to establish a set of guidelines outlining how the industry can produce television content safely in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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IBC2020 cancelled due to Covid-19
IBC2020 cancelled amid coronavirus uncertainty and safety concerns Event was due to take place at the RAI in Amsterdam 11-14 September IBC CEO Michael Crimp: “IBC will continue to support the industry get back on track”
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Apple buys broadcast VR startup NextVR
Tech giant Apple has acquired virtual reality broadcast startup NextVR for an undisclosed fee.
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Samsung and co back MPEG EVC & KKR buys ProSieben stake
11-15 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NBCU and Sky partner for ads
NBCUniversal is set to partner with fellow Comcast stablemate Sky to launch a new global advertising venture.
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British broadcasters strike esports deals during lockdown
British broadcasters have turned to esports while most sporting events are halted due to the coronavirus lockdown.
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Sky launches £1m SME support scheme through AdSmart
Sky’s advertising arm has launched a £1 million support scheme offering 100 small businesses TV advertising campaigns through AdSmart to support them during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Australia’s Foxtel seals HBO Max multi-year deal
WarnerMedia and Australian pay-TV service Foxtel have announced a new content partnership which has been described as a “major new multi-year licensing agreement.”
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Streaming rise, Vodacom’s 5G rollout and cinemas reopening
4-8 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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M&A review: Facebook’s foray into India, Sky Studios & fuboTV Inc.
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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HPA forms Industry Recovery Task Force
The Hollywood Professional Association has formed a recovery effort to support the sustainable resumption of the production and post production industry service sector amid Covid-19 lockdown.
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Warner Bros restructures management focusing on studio and post
Warner Bros Worldwide Studio Operations has unveiled a restructuring of its management in key roles.
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Viaccess-Orca appoints Philippe Leonetti as CEO
OTT solutions provider Viaccess-Orca (VO) has named Philippe Leonetti as its new chief executive, replacing Paul Molinier.
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News Corp head hunts former CBS chief to drive UK video
Former CBS News president David Rhodes has been tapped for Rupert Murdoch’s UK news operation to drive video content.
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O2 UK and Virgin Media in talks over potential merger
Spanish telecoms operator Telefónica has confirmed it is holding talks with Liberty Global about creating a tie-up between its UK mobile arm O2 and Liberty’s Virgin Media.
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Remote working webinar & ViacomCBS to release results
4 - 10 May: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry
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EC approves Canal Digital merger with NENT’s Viasat Consumer
The European Commission has given the thumbs-up to the proposed merger between Canal Digital, Telenor Group’s satellite pay-TV business, and Viasat Consumer, which is owned by NENT.
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ViacomCBS’s Bakish severs staff to drive integration
Since Viacom and CBS merged last December and during the “challenging” Covid-19 pandemic, CEO Bill Bakish has said streamlining its operations and managing costs remain a priority.