Business
Ateliere drops CodeMill acquisition plan, Swedish company threatens legal action
Ateliere said that "due to the current, unforeseen turbulence in the US and in the global business and financial markets" the company is no...
acquisitions
Business
Whisper Group ‘working with advisors on sale’
The company is said to be working with KPMG on a deal that could include the sale of a majority or minority stake
Business
MediaForEurope launches €1.3 billion bid for ProSieben
“We believe that ProSiebenSat.1 needs a strong shareholder that can provide expertise and experience in the industry, making an active contribution to its growth...
Business
Is MediaForEurope preparing to launch its bid for ProSieben?
The Italian company has reportedly called a board meeting for today to evaluate its options
Business
Fabric aims for data-driven growth with BB Media acquisition
Integrating the data science and market research company aims to inform decision making and drive growth for Fabric's users worldwide
Business
Ateliere Creative Technologies offers $29 million to acquire Codemill
Ateliere said the combination of the two companies will represent "a pivotal response to industry disruption", creating a "comprehensive, next generation, end-to-end media technology...
Business
Speculation mounts over MFE ProSiebenSat 1 acquisition
The Berlusconi-owned media group owns a 29.9 per cent stake in the broadcaster
Production & Post
Mind the gap: Perifery acquires Pixitmedia to expand post production capabilities
DataCore CEO Dave Zabrowski tells TVBEurope the deal will add the “missing link” to Perifery's end-to-end workflow capabilities
Live Production
Riedel acquires MECSware and launches Easy5G private network
The collaboration aims to 'revolutionise' 5G usage for live events and remote productions, said Riedel
Business
MediaForEurope ‘makes bid for Poland’s TVN’
According to reports, MFE has submitted a non-binding bid to acquire news channels TVN24 and TVN24BiS
Business
Paramount ‘bound’ to Skydance deal
PRP has reportedly claimed the board is obligated to consider its revised offer, although the move has been described by one commentator as "silliness"
Business
Late challenge reportedly reignites Paramount takeover saga
Investment group PRP is reportedly attempting to table a last-minute offer, claiming its previous proposal was not presented to shareholders by the Paramount board
Live Production
Ross Video acquires EagleEye aerial camera system
According to Ross Video, the acquisition aligns with its Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) of achieving $1 billion in revenue by 2030
Business
DAZN acquires Australia’s Foxtel in $2.2 billion deal
“We are committed to supporting and investing in Foxtel’s television and streaming services, across both sports and entertainment, using our world-leading technology," said DAZN...
Business
MFE seeks to accelerate pan-European TV ambition
The Berlusconi-owned group has reportedly arranged a €3.4 billion credit facility to fund its aim to "resist the US giants"
Business
Polish government protects broadcasters from ‘hostile’ purchases
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the move would safeguard Polsat and TVN from Russia's attempts to influence Europe's democracy
Business
Amagi acquires AI recommendation engines and programming automation company
Amagi said it intends to integrate Argoid AI's algorithms into its existing platforms, including Amagi NOW and Amagi CLOUDPORT
Business
Bending Spoons dips into enterprise SaaS market with $233 million Brightcove acquisition
Italy-based Bending Spoons' suite of digital technology products includes Evernote, Issuu, Meetup, Remini, StreamYard, Splice, and WeTransfer
Business
Bidders circle ITV following takeover talk
According to reports, CVC Capital Partners and a "major European broadcaster" are believed to be considering a bid for the commercial broadcaster
Adtech
Adtech company Mediaocean to acquire software platform Innovid
The deal is expected to see Innovid merge with Flashtalking, acquired by Mediaocean in 2021, to create a global independent omnichannel ad-tech platform
Business
Investor Ancora urges Harmonic to explore sale
Ancora suggested Ciena, a networking systems and software company, as a possible suitor. Harmonic chairman Patrick Gallagher sits on the boards of both companies
Business
Akamai acquires Edgio’s content delivery business
Akamai has also acquired non-exclusive license rights to Edgio's patent portfolio
Business
Pressure builds for ProSieben as Berlusconi’s MFE calls for ‘radical choices’
Comments made by MediaForEurope have fuelled speculation around a possible takeover bid
Business
Technicolor ‘in talks over sale’
According to a report, following a move towards growth, Technicolor has opened talks with potential buyers as shareholders are "assessing its long-term future"
Live Production
Sony acquires markerless motion capture technology company KinaTrax
The company said KinaTrax joins its sports businesses, with "a shared commitment to deliver best-in-class officiating, broadcast and digital solutions" to the world of...
Business
EVS completes MOG Technologies acquisition
The acquisition will deliver strategic benefits, such as expanded product and solution offerings, an increase in EVS' R&D centres, and broader support services
Business
‘I’m out’: Edgar Bronfman Jr drops Paramount bid, company will merge with Skydance in 2025
Following Bronfman's withdrawal, Paramount's special committee announced an end to the "go-shop" period in its merger with Skydance Media
Business
Paramount extends ‘go shop’ period to consider latest bid
The extension will give Paramount's special committee more time to consider Edgar Bronfman Jr's bid for the company, which is believed to have risen...
Business
Here we go again: New suitor submits $4.3 billion Paramount bid
Paramount's special committee is expected to consider the new bid from media mogul Edgar Bronfman Jr tomorrow
Business
EVS acquires MOG Technologies, invests in TinkerList
EVS said the acquisition of MOG Technologies will enable the company to broaden its premium live production ecosystem by expanding its file-based ingest and...
Media Delivery
Dolby acquires video solutions company THEO Technologies
Dolby said it intends to combine its ultra-low streaming solution Doby Millicast with THEO’s cross-platform playback and low-latency live streaming solutions
Business
Paramount, Skydance deal faces court challenge
The lawsuit submitted by investor Scott Baker claims the deal would cost Paramount shareholders $1.65 billion
Production & Post
New owner for Bray Film Studios as Prime Video comes to Berkshire
The 53,600 square ft facility features five sound stages and expands Amazon's UK presence
Business
TGI Sport acquires virtual advertising company Supponor
The deal is scheduled to close mid-summer, financial details have not been revealed
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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...
Business
Sony signs NDA with Paramount Global but is reticent about earlier plan
The New York Times said the move was "a significant step forward in their effort to court Paramount"