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Research: Over half of 45–54 year olds watch mobile while TV viewing Primary research data from Omdia reveals that media multitasking is no longer just a Gen Z habit. More than half of adults aged 45–54 now watch video clips on

Research: Over half of 45–54 year olds watch mobile while TV viewing
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Canal+ to deploy Google Cloud AI tech Canal+ and Google Cloud have announced a new multi-year partnership focused on AI. Starting in June, Canal+ will deploy Google Cloud's latest generative AI tech

Canal+ to deploy Google Cloud AI tech
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Canal+ Results: French Powerhouse Unveils Google AI Deal & Sky English-Language Drama Pact Canal+ has unveiled a Google AI, OpenAI and Sky drama pact with its first full year results since floating on the London Stock Exchange.

Canal+ Results: French Powerhouse Unveils Google AI Deal & Sky English-Language Drama Pact
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Disney+ to stream March Madness in Europe, South Africa Disney+ has announced the addition of March Madness – the celebrated NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments – to its live sports slate

Disney+ to stream March Madness in Europe, South Africa
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Report: Video consumes 64% of storage needs for media assets Backlight, the company behind Iconik and Wildmoka, which power video workflows for large media and entertainment organisations, has released the 2026 Iconik Med

Report: Video consumes 64% of storage needs for media assets
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Uncertainty Surrounds Virgin Media and O2 UK's Community Forum Merger Over a month has now passed since broadband and mobile providers Virgin Media and O2 (VMO2) closed their respective customer community forums to new postings as

Uncertainty Surrounds Virgin Media and O2 UK’s Community Forum Merger
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Paramount CEO David Ellison Addresses Top WBD Executives Amid Merger Process Paramount CEO David Ellison, whose company is set to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, met with top WBD execs in Burbank.

Paramount CEO David Ellison Meets With Top WBD Brass, Talks Cost Cuts, Movie Outlook & Other Aspects Of $110B Merger
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Paramount’s David Ellison Addresses Warner Bros. Execs at Town Hall: CEO Says ‘Turbulent’ Deal Process Is ‘Now Behind Us,’ Praises HBO as ‘Gold Standard’ in TV David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, made his first formal appearance before Warner Bros. Discovery's senior executives, talking about Paramount's pending $111 billion deal for WBD and taking abo...

Paramount’s David Ellison Addresses Warner Bros. Execs at Town Hall: CEO Says ‘Turbulent’ Deal Process Is ‘Now Behind Us,’ Praises HBO as ‘Gold Standard’ in TV
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European Parliament Approval Of GenAI Resolution Cheers Euro Creators But Gets Thumbs Down From Regional Tech Orgs European Parliament Approval Of GenAI Resolution Cheers Euro Creators But Gets Thumbs Down From Regional Tech Orgs

European Parliament Approval Of GenAI Resolution Cheers Euro Creators But Gets Thumbs Down From Regional Tech Orgs
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Research: aggregation and all-inclusive rights help stop viewer churn of sports fans - TVBEurope Data from Hub Entertainment Research said overloaded sports fans are increasingly frustrated while trying to find content

Research: aggregation and all-inclusive rights help stop viewer churn of sports fans
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NBCUniversal promotes O’Brien to President, International Networks and D2C NBCUniversal Media Group has announced that Gus O’Brien is promoted to President, International Networks and Direct-to-Consumer. O’Brien will assume this

NBCUniversal promotes O’Brien to President, International Networks and D2C
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Study: TV remains dominant influencer in US purchase decisions
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X suspends 800m accounts in one year amid ‘massive’ scale of manipulation attempts Social media company tells MPs of continual fight against state-backed efforts, with Russia being most prolific

X suspends 800m accounts in one year amid ‘massive’ scale of manipulation attempts
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Ex-Mail on Sunday journalist denies ordering ‘blag’ of Sadie Frost’s medical information Katie Nicholl’s name appears on many of the stories that Frost, Prince Harry and others have complained about

Ex-Mail on Sunday journalist denies ordering ‘blag’ of Sadie Frost’s medical information
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Winx Club & Friends SVoD channel launches on Prime Video Rainbow has announced the launch of Winx Club & Friends, its first themed SVoD channel available on Prime Video. The curated, always-available channel i

Winx Club & Friends SVoD channel launches on Prime Video
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Survey reveals impact of Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer programming Channel 4 has revealed that Stand Up To Cancer 2025 prompted meaningful attitudinal shifts among viewers, according to a survey. Stand Up To Cancer UK is a join

Survey reveals impact of Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer programming
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Pluto TV, Modus Super Series announce International Pairs return Pluto TV and Modus Super Series have announced that its International Pairs tournament is set to return for a third year, streaming live and exclusively on Modu

Pluto TV, Modus Super Series announce International Pairs return
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£39 million investment boosts Crown Works Studios project - TVBEurope Work on the first phase of the transformative 1.5 million sq ft TV and film production facility is expected to get underway in summer

£39 million investment boosts Crown Works Studios project -
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Disney Channel returning to Spain Nearly fifteen months after its closure, Disney Channel is set to return to Spanish television. The Walt Disney Company has confirmed that the channel will rela

Disney Channel returning to Spain
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PIPCU funding confirmed The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), in conjunction with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has confirmed that baseline funding fo

PIPCU funding confirmed
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Bank positive on Banijay, All3Media merger A report from investment bank Berenberg on the merger between the media production giants Banijay and All3Media is positive about the plan. “We view the ratio

Bank positive on Banijay, All3Media merger
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O2 UK and Ontix Expand 5G Mobile Small Cells to Boost Data Capacity in Bath Mobile operator O2 (Virgin Media) and network technology provider Ontix have this morning reported that they’ve successfully deployed their first 4G and 5G ca

O2 UK and Ontix Expand 5G Mobile Small Cells to Boost Data Capacity in Bath
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AEW launches streaming platform with Kiswe Kiswe, a specialist in streaming technology and services, and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) have announced the global launch of MyAEW, a new digital platform for wr

AEW launches streaming platform with Kiswe
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Openreach Prep 100Gbps Cablelinks to Support 8.5Gbps UK Broadband Network access provider Openreach (BT) are understood to be preparing a new 100Gbps capable Cablelink (Ethernet) solution to support their future 8.5Gbps speed

Openreach Prep 100Gbps Cablelinks to Support 8.5Gbps UK Broadband
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Federal judge: Trump illegally appointed Kari Lake to lead Voice of America The decision could reinstate more than 1,000 VOA employees laid off in 2025 and revive operations at the government-funded broadcaster.

Judge says Kari Lake illegally appointed CEO at Voice of America
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Bluesky CEO Jay Graber resigns; Toni Schneider steps in as interim CEO Bluesky Social CEO Jay Graber is stepping down from the role, clearing the way for venture capitalist Toni Schneider to succeed in her place as the company charts its next phases of growth.

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber resigns; Toni Schneider steps in as interim CEO
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MPs reject ban on social media for under-16s Ban could still be introduced in future after Commons back government bid to give extra powers to secretary of state

MPs reject ban on social media for under-16s
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PlayStation gamers in U.K. could get payment following lawsuit A rare class action lawsuit in the United Kingdom could lead to a sizable payday for gamers with Sony's PlayStation consoles there.

PlayStation gamers in U.K. could get payment following lawsuit
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RTS aims to 'move the conversation' on inclusivity in production - TVBEurope The event, titled Accessible by design—How inclusive production is transforming the screen industries, will include a behind-the-scenes look at CAERUS, the world's first wheelchair-based camera system

RTS aims to ‘move the conversation’ on inclusivity in production
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Saunders appointed MD of Sky Business Sky has announced the appointment of Damian Saunders as Managing Director of Sky Business, as the company continues to scale its B2B operations and strengthen i

Saunders appointed MD of Sky Business
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