News – Page 83
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NewsO2 launches 5G in UK & Quibi adds to content portfolio
14-18 Oct: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsBBC shuts down VR Hub
The BBC has shut down its VR Hub production and commissioning unit after two years in what could be seen as another blow to the burgeoning VR sector.
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NewsIABM’s latest Buying Trends Report sees fall in revenue growth
Despite a noticeable fall in industry revenue, buying confidence remains high according to the IABM’s latest report.
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NewsAll3Media launches new prodco with former Field Day exec
All3Media has announced a partnership with Sally Angel to launch a new production company focused on developing factual documentary shows for international broadcasters and platforms.
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NewsIABM reveals Skyline upgrade to Platinum membership
The IABM has announced Skyline Communications has become the latest company to upgrade to Platinum membership level.
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NewsBBC Studios agrees Asia distribution deal with Globecast and MEASAT
BBC Studios has struck an agreement to distribute its BBC channels across Asia through Globecast on MEASAT Satellite Systems.
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NewsNew Zealand Rugby takes 5% stake in Sky NZ in “revolutionary” rights deal
A landmark sports rights deal will see New Zealand Rugby take a 5% stake in Sky New Zealand in exchange for the rights to show All Blacks matches for the next five years.
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NewsITV unveils technical partners for BritBox
Upcoming UK streaming service BritBox has unveiled a number of the specialist partners who will work with it ahead of its UK launch this quarter.
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NewsMIPCOM, Netflix to announce results & Broadcast India Show
14-18 Oct: Your guide to what’s happening this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsMPs urge UK government and BBC to rethink over-75’s licence fees
A group of British MPs have challenged the BBC and the government to work together to protect free TV licences for all over-75s.
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NewsProSiebenSat.1 set for sale of US production business
German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Media wants to sell its US production arm by the end of the year, with bids due by then.
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NewsVerizon Media expands short-form video business
In a dedicated push to accelerate its content library to showcase its 5G network, Verizon Media has launched In the Know Network to expand its short-form video business.
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NewsDPP: Globalising media at an industrial scale
The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) had a three-pronged strategy for IBC fronted by IMF implementation.
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NewsRTS awards 2019 undergraduate bursaries
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has named the recipients for its 2019 undergraduate bursaries, which aim to widen participation in and access to the media industry.
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NewsDigital platforms set to skyrocket women’s sport on screen by 94%
Broadcasters have committed to investing in the creation, production and distribution of women’s sport on screens, according to research by Imagen.
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NewsEU warns of 5G cybersecurity & tech giants face tax crackdown
7 - 11 Oct: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsItaly to launch “web tax” in 2020 targeting digital giants
Italy has confirmed that it will implement a 3% web tax on large-scale web-based activity from big digital companies starting next year.
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NewsLiberty LATAM spends $1.95bn on AT&T operations
AT&T’s businesses in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands have been acquired by Liberty Latin America in a strategic move to create an integrated consumer and B2B communication and entertainment provider.
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NewsIndia approves foreign broadcaster technology collaborations
India’s cabinet has rubber-stamped a memorandum of understanding signed between India and foreign broadcasters for the exchange of technical expertise in the radio and TV sectors.
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NewsRise partners BT Sport and Sky to launch education programme ‘Rise-Up’
Gender diversity advocacy group Rise has launched a new schools outreach programme aimed at educating children about opportunities in the broadcast and media space.
