Business
Warner Bros Discovery ‘mulling possible split’
The company has not begun any specific transaction and has yet to bring in bankers that would initiate any such deal
Business
IBC
AI, FAST, emerging technologies and the Olympics feature in IBC Conference line-up
The IBC Conference will last an extra day in 2024, running from 13th-15th September, and is moving to the Auditorium Complex at the RAI
Business
PWC: Ads will make up of a quarter of streamers’ revenues by 2028
In its Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2024-2028, PWC analysts suggest that by 2028, advertising will contribute almost 28 per cent of all the...
Business
TVBEurope July/August issue available to download
The latest issue of TVBEurope includes everything from Doctor Who to Baby Reindeer, The Fall Guy to Paris 2024, and a preview of IBC...
Business
TGI Sport acquires virtual advertising company Supponor
The deal is scheduled to close mid-summer, financial details have not been revealed
People
Nielsen appoints Jared Grusd as Gracenote CEO
Grusd brings a wealth of experience gained at companies such as Spotify, Google and HuffPost, said Nielsen
Business
Ateliere boosts IP flexibility with Agile Live
The Generative AI media software solutions provider said it aims to leverage the Agile Live platform as it shifts away from reliance on proprietary...
People
Lisa Nandy appointed as new Culture Secretary
The Wigan MP was previously PPS to former Shadow Olympics Minister, Tessa Jowell
Business
Done deal! Paramount approves $8 billion bid from Skydance Media
Once approved, Skydance CEO David Ellison will become CEO of the new company, currently named New Paramount
Business
UK General Election: Bectu union responds
The statement follows the result of the UK's General Election
People
Meet the… managing director
Ben Stallard, managing director at Hotspring, tells TVBEurope how he learned through interacting with industry people
People
No change at the top as EBU re-elects president and VP
Both were re-elected with an absolute majority at the EBU's General Assembly in Cyprus
Business
Arena Television liquidators launch claim against banks
Arena Television collapsed at the end of 2021 with debts of £280 million. At the time it employed 63 members of staff principally based...
Business
On again: Skydance restarts talks to take control of Paramount Global
The two sides are said to have reached a tentative agreement with terms being sent for review to the special committee set up to...
Business
DNEG Group announces $200 million investment
The funding will accelerate DNEG's diversification strategy, said the company
Business
EVS Broadcast Equipment makes leadership team promotions
The strengthened leadership team aims to enhance EVS's ability to deliver solutions and service to its worldwide customers
People
Meet the… business solution manager
Mackenzie Jacobson, business solution manager at Imagine Communications, tells TVBEurope how she is adding to a family history in the media industry
People
Meet the… business development director
Julian Day, business development director at FooEngine, tells TVBEurope about the importance of preparation
Media Delivery
FIFA aims to raise $2 billion for its streaming service
"It feels like this has come about given the lack of securing a streaming partner for the new World Cup club tournament due to...
Artificial Intelligence
Stefan Hoejmose appointed as ITV group chief data and AI officer
The appointment aims to ensure ITV stays at the forefront of data innovation, said the broadcaster
Business
Paramount CEOs identify efficiencies in face of ‘unacceptable’ profit falls
The three CEOs confirmed areas for job cuts have already been identified
Business
Amagi leverages Łódź of tech talent with new Polish innovation centre
The new office builds on Amagi's strategic expansion into the European marketplace
Business
Best of Show at 2024 NAB Show Guide now available
The guide includes details of new products introduced for TV, film, video, streaming, radio, audio and pro AV professionals
People
Lawo: Dunn climbing the corporate ladder
Dunn's new role brings additional management responsibilities under German law
People
ARD’s Michael Eberhard appointed chair of EBU Technical Committee
The 13 members of the technical committee shape the direction of the work carried out by the EBU’s Technology and Innovation department
People
Meet the… executive producer
Phil Delaney, executive producer at UNIT, explains how building a broad skill set has helped his career journey
People
Meet the… product specialist, newsroom solutions
David Cardinale, product specialist, newsroom solutions at CGI tells TVBEurope about the importance of keeping skills up to date in the rapidly evolving media...
Business
Private equity firm Clearhaven Partners acquires Zixi
Zixi's executive team has also invested in the company to help drive it toward the next stages of growth
People
Niklas Brambring steps down from Zattoo
Zattoo has begun the search for a successor, said the company
Business
No deal! Shari Redstone pulls plug on Skydance/Paramount Global merger
The company said it had not been able to "reach mutually acceptable terms regarding the potential transaction with Skydance Media"
People
Jeff Rosica departs Avid
Rosica described his time at Avid as an incredible journey, adding his time at the company "has surely been the pinnacle of my career"
People
Meet the… commercial director
Daniel Pagan, commercial director at SCENESIS Pictures, tells TVBEurope why working in the media industry is exhilarating
People
Eugene Sarmiento joins Ateliere as company expands European presence
The company said he will play a critical role in driving growth and strengthening its position in the region
Business
Canal+ begins process of acquiring Multichoice
The CEO of Canal+ said the company wants to combine the scale, geographies and content portfolios of the two companies to create an entertainment...
Business
Presteigne Broadcast Hire officially closes its doors
The company's administrators confirmed to TVBEurope this morning that they were unable to find a buyer for the business as a going concern
Business
Paramount’s special committee ‘to recommend Skydance deal’
Paramount's board is expected to vote on the Skydance deal on Tuesday (June 4th) as part of the company's annual meeting
Business
Investment fuels growth for Dimension Studio
Next month, Dimension will officially open a new virtual production complex in West London, in collaboration with DNEG 360 and Sunbelt Rentals
Business
2024 Rise Awards open for entries
The awards recognise women and companies who are stand-out performers, innovators and leaders in the broadcast media technology industry
Business
Skydance submits new Paramount Global bid, Sony talks ‘still progressing’
According to multiple reports, the new bid from Skydance offers a better deal to Paramount's Class B shareholders, who were said to be unhappy...
People
Meet the… vice president of product management
Dave MacKinnon, vice president of product management at Clear-Com, explains the value of collaboration and networking in building a media career
People
Meet the… head of sound
1185 Films' Mark Hodgkin explains his journey from studying classic guitar and piano to working on the sound of TV adverts, films and documentaries