Business
Warner Bros Discovery ‘decides against split’
The report suggests WBD may look to sell off smaller assets, such as Polish broadcaster TVN
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Media Consumption
Kantar: discovery+ and Apple TV+ fastest-growing paid VoD services globally in first half of 2024
Almost half (49%) of households are now willing to accept ads for a cheaper service, found Kantar
Media Consumption
Warner Bros Discovery’s Olympics coverage hits one billion streaming minutes after two days
Eurosport's average linear audiences have also increased compared to Tokyo 2020, up 98 per cent so far
Media Delivery
Medal alerts, multi-audio feeds, 3,800 hours of live coverage: WBD reveals streaming plans for Paris 2024
The broadcaster will deliver 3,800 hours of live content, covering every event – peaking at 54 simultaneous live streams - across Max and discovery+
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
Media Consumption
Warner Bros Discovery to stream Paris 2024 Opening and Closing ceremonies in HDR
The broadcaster has revealed a number of innovations aiming to enable flexibility for viewers watching the Olympics on Max and discovery+
Business
Warner Bros Discovery sells stake in GB News
The stake has been sold to existing backers Legatum Ventures Limited and Sir Paul Marshall
Business
Warner Bros Discovery, BT reach ‘definitive agreement’ on BT Sport joint venture
Warner Bros Discovery could buyout BT during the joint venture's fist four years, while BT could sell its stake or enter an IPO
Live Production
Discovery to produce over 600 individual broadcasts during 2022 cycling season
Broadcaster will employ remote production for much of its coverage, Scott Young, SVP content and production at Discovery Sports, tells TVBEurope
Business
Discovery shareholders approve WarnerMedia deal
The approvals set the stage for the $43 billion deal to close in Q2, 2022
Media Consumption
Winter Olympics delivers record viewers for Discovery
Over 156 million Europeans visited Discovery’s platforms during Beijing 2022, with over one billion streaming minutes consumed, 19 times more than 2018
Media Consumption
Discovery: 8x more viewers streaming Beijing 2022 than last Winter Olympics
Almost three-quarters of a billion streaming minutes have been consumed on Discovery’s subscription services so far
Production & Post
Take 1 to provide access services for Discovery Plus in the UK
Ofcom recently set out recommended targets for streaming services with regards to subtitles, audio description and sign language
Business
Discovery/BT Sport tie-up could be ‘first tangible threat to Sky’
Analyst Conrad Wiacek suggests the UK may become the first battle ground in the battle to become the dominant European sports broadcaster
Business
Discovery confirms exclusive talks with BT Sport on Joint Venture
BT Group said it is aiming to conclude the exclusive discussions with Discovery, in the early part of Q1, with a view to the...
Production & Post
‘We’ve completely modernised every piece of infrastructure’: Discovery’s CTO talks plans for Beijing 2022
Simon Farnsworth, SVP, Technology and Operations at Discovery Europe talks to TVBEurope about the work that's gone on behind the scenes ahead of the...
Business
How broadcasters are taking steps towards sustainability
TVBEurope hears from the signatories of The Content Climate Pledge about how they are implementing sustainable practises across their businesses
Business
Poland’s president vetoes controversial media law
Lex-TVN law could have forced Discovery to sell Poland's most-watched news network
Business
European Commission gives Discovery-WarnerMedia merger greenlight
Companies are planning to combine in order to create a new 'super streamer'
Business
Discovery: Polish legislation undermines democracy, freedom of the press
Controversial law could force Discovery to sell Poland's most-watched news network
Business
Is the sale of BT Sport going into extra time?
Discovery is reportedly keen on acquiring the sports broadcaster
Media Management
AWS, Discovery extend strategic partnership
Extension enables Discovery Plus to deploy AWS so that it can offer greater personalisation capabilities to help viewers find the content they want to...
Media Delivery
Edgecast’s technology helps Discovery Plus reach a bigger audience
Yesterday, Discovery reported that its direct-to-consumer (DTC) efforts hit the 20 million sub milestone at the end of Q3 2021
Production & Post
Broadcasters, streamers sign up for The Climate Content Pledge
The Climate Content Pledge has been convened by albert, the screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability
Media Management
Discovery partners with AWS on track cycling insights, cloud
Two companies plan to work together to deliver new fan engagement experiences around the UCI cycling competition, including a new UCI Track Champions League...
Business
European broadcasters urged to pull out of Beijing Olympics
Letter warns the broadcasters are at risk of “being complicit” in the “worsening human rights abuses” in China
Business
Poland’s TVN24 obtains Dutch licence to keep it on air
New licence would allow the broadcaster to stay on air under European Union rules
Media Consumption
Discovery: More than 372 million viewers across Europe watched Tokyo 2020
Discovery presented Tokyo 2020 in 50 markets in Europe featuring 11 national productions and coverage in 19 languages
Business
Polish government votes to ban foreign media ownership
Law could force Discovery to sell its Polish operation, TVN, which owns TVN24, the country’s largest independent news network
Media Consumption
Discovery reports three-quarters of a billion streaming minutes during first week of Tokyo 2020
The broadcaster has also reported increases in linear viewing, particularly in the Nordic markets
Business
Discovery ‘mulling takeover bid for Channel 4’
Should any deal happen, it would give Discovery a large enough UK portfolio to compete for advertising with ITV
Live Production
Discovery enhances the Cube for Tokyo 2020
Studio has been updated to include newly-released 3D Zoom software to allow viewers to see wider and more spectacular panoramic views of Cube locations
Media Consumption
Eurosport reports record digital growth
Numbers for the first half of 2021 sees record digital growth for Eurosport with 75 per cent increase in streaming viewers as it continues...
Business
Discovery launches new corporate sports brand, Andrew Georgiou appointed president
Discovery Sports includes Eurosport, Global Cycling Network (GCN), Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN), Golf Digest and GOLFTV, as well sport on Discovery Plus and...
Business
Discovery nets French Open for another five years
In 2021, Eurosport has reported significant year-on-year growth in its audience watching via digital platforms during the first eight days of the Grand Slam...
Business
High profile mergers point to domestic consolidation landscape in Europe
The Warner-Discovery and TF1-M6 merger plans have dramatically pushed consolidation up European commercial television’s agenda, says Enders Analysis, while investors believe the landscape for...
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Business
Discovery, AT&T merge to create new ‘super streamer’
Discovery CEO David Zaslav will lead the new company
Media Delivery
Discovery adds another four million DTC customers in Q1
International advertising revenue increased 16 per cent during the first three months of 2021, driven by improved overall performance in all regions
Business
Discovery ‘aims to net the Ashes’
Broadcaster is reportedly in a three horse race to win the rights for the next four years
Business
Discovery reaches 11 million DTC subs globally
Details of discovery plus sign-ups were not included in latest financial results
Media Delivery
Discovery Plus added to Samsung smart TVs, Amazon Fire devices
Streamer expected to launch in Roku and to Vodafone mobile customers this year
Media Delivery
Discovery, Vodafone partner on Europe roll-out of new streamer
New streamer officially launches worldwide today following its roll-out in the UK at the end of 2020.