Channel 4 has announced that Alex Mahon will be stepping down down as CEO of the UK broadcaster this summer. She joined the organisation in 2017 as the channel’s first female CEO. Channel 4’s Chief Operating Officer, Jonathan Allan, will serve as interim CEO while the Board undertakes a “comprehensive recruitment process” over the coming […]
France’s Banijay Group could be working up a bid for ITV or its studio arm to bring together two of Europe’s largest TV production groups, according to reports in the FT. Banijay has already talked to ITV executives insiders have claimed. ITV’s studio arm has attracted interest from investment groups such as RedBird IMI, which […]
A new pilot study from ScreenSkills and 4Skills, conducted by Ampere Analysis, has provided a detailed look at the British Screen Industry’s off-screen workforce, enabling ScreenSkills to develop the talent and expertise required to build an inclusive and adaptable workforce for the UK screen industry. Forming part of ScreenSkills’ 5 year strategic plan, this first […]
Sky Sports, in partnership with Gemba – the sports data & analytics company – has published a study on women’s sport fandom. Sky, which says it is the UK’s biggest investor in women’s sport’s rights, conducted in-depth research to uncover what’s driving fan engagement, where the biggest opportunities lie, and how the industry can accelerate […]
LiveU, a sepcialist in live IP-video contribution, production and distribution solutions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Actus Digital’s business and technology. Actus Digital, known for its intelligent monitoring and compliance platforms, used by broadcasters and media agencies worldwide, brings content analysis, Quality of Experience (QoE) monitoring solutions, and advanced AI enabled tools that […]
Comcast Advertising, the advertising arm of Comcast, has announced the expansion of its international business, including a newly launched Media Solutions division, to align with the evolving needs of global clients and streamline media buying for advertisers across its portfolio of inventory. Internationally, Comcast Advertising’s new Media Solutions team will sell the media solutions previously […]
Upwave, the Brand Outcomes Measurement Platform, and IRIS.TV, the content data marketplace for streaming media, have released the report The Brand-Building Power of Contextual Targeting on CTV. As advertisers navigate growing challenges in the streaming ecosystem, the report spotlights how aligning ads with content drives measurable improvements across brand metrics—based on insights gathered through Upwave’s […]
Earlier this April, La Liga, Spain’s top flight football league, announced that it had awarded its production contracts to HBS (Host Broadcast Services) and TSA (Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales) – ending a decades-long production partnership with Mediapro. In response, Mediapro blasted La Liga’s “unprecedented” decision, claiming that it had tabled a superior bid that “exceeded the […]
UK consumers are facing a surcharge of almost £200 (€235) over and above the initial signing on fee because of Starlink network congestion in some parts of the country, according to a report from Fibre Compare, Geoff Pestell, CEO at comparison site Fibre Compare, has commented on Starlink’s new surcharge and its impact on new […]
Truelink Capital has completed an investment in Channel Factory, the adtech company specialising in brand suitability, contextual targeting, and media optimisation solutions for digital advertising. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2014 by Tony Chen, Channel Factory is a partner to some of the world’s leading brands, agencies, and media buyers, delivering contextually targeted […]