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NewsOfcom adds TV participant protection rules
Ofcom wants broadcasters to take better care of people who take part in factual and entertainment shows amid growing concern about the welfare of those who appear on TV.
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NewsIndian government holds consultation on National Broadcast Policy regulation
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has opened talks with members of the India broadcasting and media industry about creating a National Broadcast Policy.
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NewsAndy Serkis honoured with IBC’s highest accolade
The IBC2019 International Honour for Excellence will be awarded to director, producer and actor Andy Serkis.
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NewsDISH to enter mobile fray with $5bn deal for Sprint’s assets
DISH Network has reached a deal with Sprint to buy its pre-paid businesses in the US, paving the way for the mobile operator to complete its merger with T-Mobile.
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NewsSoftBank unveils $108bn tech investment fund
SoftBank Group has launched a second investment fund as it looks to back further development of market-leading, tech-enabled growth companies.
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NewsNBCU's new SVOD service “very different” to Netflix
NBCUniversal will launch its upcoming streaming service next April with mostly live and off licensed content, offering a “very different” service from Netflix.
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NewsNTT report: AI can boost engagement for sports broadcasters
A new report from telecoms giant NTT has found that sporting organisations need to do more to engage digital savvy fans, especially millennials.
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NewsRT hit with £200,000 Ofcom fine
Ofcom has fined the Russian government-owned international television network RT £200,000 “for serious failures” in adhering to the UK’s broadcasting rules.
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NewsWeekly news round-up: Love Island doubles up, CBS v AT&T, & Iflix fundraising
ITV to screen Love Island twice a yearPopular UK reality TV show Love Island is set to air twice a year as ITV looks to bolster declining ad revenues with a winter version of the show. According to the Guardian, ITV, which reported a 5% dip in total advertising revenue ...
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NewsEsports comes to play at IBC2019
IBC will explore the technical and commercial opportunities and challenges of the rapidly growing world of esports with an exclusive showcase on 17 September.
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NewsNBC pushes cross-platform ads for Tokyo 2020
NBC Universal is encouraging advertisers to focus on the total number of viewers rather than primetime ad slots as the broadcaster gears up for next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
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NewsOne Media & India's Saankhya collab on 5G broadcasting
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s One Media 3.0 has announced an agreement with Indian-based Saankhya Labs to develop 5G broadcast and broadband cooperative direct to mobile network development.
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NewsBaita Conteúdo strikes delivery deal with SES
Brazillian content aggregator Baita Conteúdo has struck a partnership with SES Satellite to broadcast 10 HD channels to over 24 million households in Brazil.
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NewsAmazon Prime Video pivots into VR streaming
Amazon Prime Video is now available to watch on the Oculus and Samsung virtual reality (VR) headsets with voice search supported.
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NewsAudio industry moves to IP and virtualisation
The International Trade Association for Broadcast and Media Technology have released a new Audio Business report examining the current state of the industry which identifies key drivers of change.
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NewsAustralia’s Foxtel launches Netflix experience
Foxtel is overhauling its user-experience and has launched Netflix for the first time on its set top boxes.
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NewsOfcom: TV remains UK’s most popular news source
Almost half of UK adults now use social media to keep up-to-date on the latest news, although TV remains the most popular news platform in the country, according to a report from regulator Ofcom.
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NewsARRI and Mobile TV Group back new concert streaming service
Wide+Close has launched with the backing from ARRI and Mobile TV Group aiming to deliver live music a cinematic feel.
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NewsNew PM Johnson must focus on Brexit & innovation, tech industry warns
The UK’s tech industry has warned that the new British prime minister must make resolving Brexit a priority, while finding a way of enabling and promoting digital innovation in the country.
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NewsOneWeb accelerates satellite production
OneWeb Satellites has officially opened the world’s first high-volume and high-speed advanced satellite production facility aiming to transform the global internet connectivity.
