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Portugal’s piracy problem is reaching “alarming” levels, with an estimated 288,000 households illegally accessing digital and audiovisual services monthly. The claim comes from Pedro Mota Soares, the general secretary of Apritel, the Portuguese association of electronic communications operators. Speaking to the Lusa news agency, he highlighted that young people are…
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TiVo, a wholly owned subsidiary of entertainment technology company Xperi, has released its Q4 2024 Video Trends Report and found consumers in the US and Canada have begun to declutter their video libraries, in an effort to simplify their entertainment experiences. This trend of streamlining video services underscores the critical…
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The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report shows that the UK’s ad market recorded a 10.4 per cent increase in investment to a total of £42.6 billion (€50.09bn) in 2024. The latest dataset shows online formats, when combined, grew 13.2 per cent last year with £4 in every £5 of ad…
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SES has published its Q1 2025 results, reporting that it signed €360 million in new business during the quarter. The two highlights were the satellite operator’s Networks division which saw revenue grow 8.4 per cent YoY and its Government segment improve 13.1 per cent. The once important Media division, which…
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The Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB) has announced that Steve Lanzano, President and Chief Executive Officer of TVB, will retire at the end of 2025. Lanzano has served as the head of the trade association since January 2010. In his over 30 years of media industry experience, Lanzano held leadership…
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Synamedia, the video software provider, has announced that beIN Media Group is the first customer to go live with its cloud video platform, Synamedia Senza. beIN has chosen Senza to launch its new subscription service, beIN Stream, in selected countries in the MENA region. Senza’s cloud-based architecture enables beIN to…
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South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice says a significant legal victory has been achieved in the fight against digital piracy, with the Germiston Regional Court finding Vuyisile Victor Selem guilty on all charges in case 285/12/2023. The charges included contravention of the Cybercrime Act 19 of 2022 and fraud – the…
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Digital advertising platform Azerion UK has entered a strategic partnership with cross-media measurement provider AudienceProject to bolster its omnichannel evaluation capabilities with independent audience measurement. The agreement covers connected TV (CTV) and online video (OLV) advertising, including campaigns on YouTube, Prime Video and Netflix. Adopting third-party data from AudienceProject enables Azerion…
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According to Canalys (now part of Omdia) research, in Q1 2025, the global smartphone market recorded a slight growth of 0.2 per cent, with shipments reaching 296.9 million units. As the peak replacement cycle came to an end and vendors prioritised healthier inventory levels, global smartphone market growth slowed for…
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A Russian satellite, Cosmos 2553, is tumbling out of control and posing a danger for other orbiting craft. Satellite observation specialist LeoLabs has reported that the “anti-satellite weapon” launched into orbit in 2022 is no longer functional. Cosmos 2553 is thought to be part of a Russian effort to develop…
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StudioCanal, Canal+’s in-house film and television studio, has announced a change in the management of its German distribution activity, effective June 1st. Hooman Afshari and Lutz Rippe, who previously held the position of Co-MDs of StudioCanal Germany will be appointed Co-CEOs StudioCanal Germany. In their new roles, they will report…
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Bark TV, a multiplatform channel featuring 24-hour-a-day programming dedicated to dog lovers, is now available as a free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel on Xumo Play on the US. Bark TV offers feel-good content from a mix of original programming and licensed television series. “Bark TV has really resonated with viewers,…
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Netflix has announced the start of production of four new series in Mexico: Santita, Love 9 to 5 (Amor de oficina), I’m not afraid (No tengo miedo) and Corruptors (Los corruptores). Netflix has also confirmed the end of production of Lovesick (Mal de amores), the adaptation of the novel written…
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Middle East airline Etihad has showcased is new passenger layout on its Airbus A321LR fleet, enthusiastically described by the airline as being “beautiful” and noting that Viasat will provide “superfast, streaming Wi-Fi” and live television throughout the cabin on these new aircraft, so passengers can stay entertained and productive during…
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