Business
Report: Number of TV channels based in the UK halves post-Brexit
A third of channels leaving the UK migrated to the Netherlands and Spain
Brexit
Media Delivery
Brexit leads to 250 broadcast licences migrating away from the UK
Half of the channels available in Europe outside their country of origin (as defined by the European regulations) fell under UK jurisdiction in 2018,...
Business
UK government creates Global Screen Fund to replace EU funding after Brexit
Pilot scheme will receive £7 million in government funding to support UK TV and film productions.
Business
DTG Testing, KL Certification partner on post-Brexit single certification
From 1st January 2021, the process of placing CE marked equipment on the market in the UK and Europe will change.
Data Centre
UK remained “most prominent TV channel supplier” in 2019
Despite channels relocating to the Netherlands, Spain and the Czech Republic due to Brexit
Business
‘Give creative industries the recognition we deserve’ in Brexit negotiations
Campaigner Marc Risby calls on media tech industry to not be passive during next phase of Brexit
TVBEverywhere
Euronews launches European Parliament studio
'The Bridge' established on the day the European Parliament votes on the Brexit withdrawal agreement
News
Business
Brexit takes a chunk of UK TV market share
European Audiovisual Observatory reveals MAVISE TV and VoD database findings
Business
Tory immigration proposals offer “little comfort” to VFX industry
UK Screen Alliance criticises Boris Johnson's "small amount of additional information"
Business
80 per cent of creative industry companies worried about Brexit’s impact on their reputation
CBI is calling on government to ensure creative industry won't be harmed by Brexit
TVBEverywhere
UK government warns viewers about EU satellite decoder devices
Law changes as soon as Brexit takes place
TVBEverywhere
Sky launches Brexit-free news channel
"Gives people the option to take a break from Brexit"
News
Production & Post
New Dagenham film studio in trouble due to Brexit
Pacifica Ventures has had its 'preferred bidder' status removed
TVBEverywhere
Brexit chaos leads to 300 per cent spike in live streaming data traffic
Audiences tuning in to watch what's happening in Parliament
Business
Brexit taking its toll on TV advertising
Enders Analysis predicts 5 per cent drop Y-on-Y in TV advertising
Business
Half of EU VFX workers have yet to apply for settled status
New figures from UK Screen Alliance
Business
Creative Europe, CIF issue Brexit advice
UK organisations can continue applying for Creative Europe funding until end of 2020
Business
BBC ‘prepares for no deal Brexit’
Allows the corporation to continue broadcasting in Europe in the event of no deal Brexit
Business
“Apply for settled status” UK Screen Alliance tells EU VFX workers
Issues guidance for VFX, post production and animation industries
Business
Ofcom publishes draft broadcast licences in event of no-deal Brexit
If the UK exits with no deal, some broadcasting licences will need to be amended
Business
UK, US sign post-Brexit mutual recognition agreements
Both countries will continue to recognise the other's telecom equipment testing, quality assurance, and certifications after Brexit
Business
TVBEurope Jan/Feb issue now available
We explore the world of outside broadcasting, and explore the scanning work carried out on Oscar-nominated First Man
BVE
Over half M&E industry professionals feel ill-informed about Brexit
Figures revealed in research from BVE
Business
BBC confirm plans for European base
Tony Hall said a decision would be made after 29th March
Business
BBC considers Brussels for post-Brexit base
Belgian prime minister discloses talks with BBC director general
Business
Brussels launches major campaign to attract UK-based TV companies
Initiative is aimed at UK-based broadcasters who currently air channels across Europe and need a continued presence on the continent
Business
Sony to move European operations to the Netherlands in case of no-deal Brexit
Takes effect on 29th March
TVBEverywhere
Simultaneous live streaming traffic jumped 200 per cent during Brexit vote
Huge increase compared to the usual levels of streamed parliamentary content from the Tuesday before
Business
Over half UK tech companies would support a second Brexit referendum
techUK polled its membership for their opinion on Brexit
Business
DAZN becomes latest content owner to move licences out of the UK
Has applied to German regulator to move broadcasting licence
Business
Discovery ‘moving channel licences out of the UK’ ahead of Brexit
Broadcaster said it wants to ensure its licences are still valid post-Brexit
TVBEverywhere
Gazing into the future – part 1
TVBEurope asks industry experts for their 2019 predictions
Business
BBC seeks new broadcasting licences in case of no-deal Brexit
Said to be in talks with Irish and Dutch authorities
TVBEverywhere
How will Brexit impact the audiovisual sector?
Discussed in a new report by the European Audiovisual Observatory
Business
Turner, NBCUniversal granted German licenses
Bavarian media authority BLM grants broadcast licenses for six international TV channels to both companies
Business
TVforEU calls on industry to sign letter to PM
Warns leaving the EU’s customs union, single market, VAT area and regulatory framework will "rip up the bedrock" of the industry
Business
Commercial Broadcasters Association warns of Brexit cliff edge
Says UK’s international broadcasting sector will have no choice but to implement contingency plans in order to be able to still comply with EU...
Business
Ireland receives first TV licence application from UK-based broadcaster
Broadcasting Authority Ireland says it received application in last week
Business
New campaign aims to highlight damage Brexit poses to TV industry
TV for EU wants clarification on key points of the Withdrawal Agreement
Business
Brexit migration plans will “raise anxiety for creative industries”
Union BECTU says government's plans to rely on Tier 2 visa scheme are "entirely inappropriate"
Business
BECTU raises “deep concerns” over Brexit technical paper
DCMS published guidance for broadcasting and VoD on possible no deal scenario
Business
Government to promise broadcasters Brexit support
Culture minister Jeremy Wright due to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival