Features
How Game of Thrones conquered the world of broadcast
After eight years in the Seven Kingdoms, we say farewell to TV's biggest show
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Sky and BBC Studios partner to bring classic boxsets to NOW TV
Classic shows will be available via UKTV's Gold and Alibi
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UK SVoD subscriptions increased 20 per cent in 2018
11.6 million UK households now have Netflix, Amazon or NOW TV
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Streamer subscriber numbers overtake pay-TV in the UK
Ofcom also reveals average daily broadcast viewing on a TV set fell by nine minutes in 2017
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EU content-portability rules come into effect on 1st April
Content providers will no longer be able to geo-block subscribers' access
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UKTV Play launches on Roku and NOW TV
App includes content from Dave, Yesterday, Really and Drama
Business
Sky takes aim at Netflix, Amazon with new smart stick and download service
Broadcaster also announced rise in revenue and move into film production
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Brits spend £300 million every month on their streaming habit
Millennials are the ‘most addicted’ generation with 11.8 per cent subscribing to at least three streaming services
Business
Sky seals last-gasp Discovery deal
Sky has concluded a last-minute agreement to maintain the rights to Discovery's 12-channel portfolio. Discovery, which has spent £1 billion to acquire pan-European rights...
Business
Viceland launches in UK
Vice has rolled out its new 24-hour TV channel Viceland throughout the UK, making it available via Sky and Now TV. The youth-orientated channel...
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Netflix gaining ground on YouTube, iPlayer
SVoD leader Netflix is rapidly making up ground on YouTube and iPlayer in the UK, according to eMarketer. The BBC and Google have dominated...
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Sky plans Spanish Now TV launch
Sky is planning launch a version of its Now TV online service in Spain, according to the Sunday Telegraph. According to the report, Sky...
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Netflix extends OTT lead as Now TV chases Amazon
Netflix has extended its lead over Amazon Instant Video in the UK, according to the latest Ofcom data. The regulator’s annual ‘Communications Market Report’...
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Sky offering ‘Buy and Keep’ box sets
Sky Store is allowing its customers to buy and keep box sets permanently by delivering a DVD copy of purchased content to the customer....
Business
Sky launches contract-free triple-play bundle
Sky's Now TV Combo, a bundle offers television, unlimited broadband as well as a range of call packages
Business
Netflix partners in Hong Kong
Netflix has begun a partnership with Hong Kong’s largest pay-TV and OTT provider. now TV, owned by PCCW, will now be able to deliver...
Business
Vice to launch UK Sky channel
Vice Media has agreed a non-exclusive deal to launch a TV channel on Sky in the UK and Ireland. Viceland will be on offer...
Features
Bringing down the paywall
UKTV’s move of Home to Freeview recognises the growth opportunities of free-to-air (FTA). Arqiva’s Mike Finchen, director of digital terrestrial television, considers the
Business
Sky lands Showtime rights
Sky has announced a long-term licensing agreement with CBS Corporation, giving it exclusive rights to Showtime
IBC
Is OTT simply broadcast re-booted?
Session producer Bill Scott (COO, Easel TV) has gathered some extremely senior panellists to help guide IBC delegates through the maelstrom that is OTT...
IBC
Adapting to tackle complexity
“Disruptive innovations” to help content providers address next-generation video complexity are the focus for Elemental Technologies at IBC. In addition to its full product...
Business
La Liga to remain on Sky Sports for another three seasons
Sky Sports will remain the home of La Liga for another three seasons, following a bidding war with BT Sport. Sky Sports viewers will...
Business
Sky passes 12 million customer milestone
The company reported a five per cent increase in group revenue to £11,283 million and an 18 per cent increase in operating profit to...
Business
Sports pass launches on NOW TV for Premier League kick-off
Sky’s chief marketing and digital officer, Stephen van Rooyen has announced a number of developments to online streaming service NOW TV, including the launch...
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Sky launches Online TV box in Italy
Sky in Italy this week launched the Sky Online TV box. Similar to its NOW TV offering, the device turns a standard TV set...
Business
BBC, Sky and DVB honoured at DTG Awards
The DTG has given out awards to honour industry excellence at its 20th anniversary celebrations held after the DTG Summit 2015: Driving Global CollaborVation.
Business
NOW TV launches TV ad syncing campaign using Google search
NOW TV, the online TV streaming service from Sky, has announced the launch of its search engine advertising (PPC) campaign in conjunction with wywy,...
Business
EE TV customers get Now TV
Online TV streaming service Now TV is now available for EE TV customers to access via their smart box.
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RNIB trials VoD app for blind and partially sighted
Blind and partially sighted people in the UK are set to benefit from a new app that will open up video on-demand services that...
IBC
Téléfrance gets UK debut
Globecast’s French television package, Téléfrance, has launched in the UK. The package is now available via a range of pay-TV platforms, including Now TV...
Production & Post
BskyB extends Agama quality assurance with OTT service
BSkyB has extended its DTV Monitoring Solution deployment from Agama, to cover its over-the-top (OTT) service playout.