Business
Sky, Virgin to launch AdSmart in July
AdSmart will allow advertisers to target a potential audience over time of more than 30 million viewers
Sky
TVBEverywhere
Is Comcast about to announce a smart-home hub?
Company is set to announce 'something' on Thursday
Data Centre
Nine in ten European TV execs call for change in advertising metrics
Report conducted by Adobe Advertising Cloud, Sky, TV Beat and Alphonso
Content
Sky and BBC Studios partner to bring classic boxsets to NOW TV
Classic shows will be available via UKTV's Gold and Alibi
TVBEverywhere
NBCUniversal and Sky join forces on global advertising solution
NBCU's Audience Studio and Sky's AdSmart are combining under the AdSmart name
Content
UK viewers want more women’s sport
52 per cent think the BBC should be doing more to encourage women in sport
Business
Sky agrees deal to allow viewers to access content from outside of Britain
Four film studios have agreed to stop 'geoblocking' their content on Sky UK
Data Centre
Five streaming services dominate SVoD revenues in Europe
Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sky, HBO and Viaplay are behind 89 per cent of the $6 billion attributed to SVoD consumer spending in 2018
TVBEverywhere
Sky’s new streaming service launches in Austria
Allows viewers to watch Sky content without the need for cable or satellite
TVBEverywhere
NBCUniversal joins the streaming wars
New launch will use the expertise Sky has gained from the launch of NOW TV
Business
STV and Sky agree strategic partnership
Five-year deal includes launch of STV HD and STV Player on Sky
Business
Comcast/Sky and Disney/Fox will account for two in every $10 spent on content globally
New report from Ampere Analysis
Business
Sky enters into legally binding commitments with Comcast
Includes establishment of the Sky News Board
Business
‘British Netflix’ could fail competition checks warns Sky exec
Service could 'open up a competition question'
Business
BBC, Sky, Disney, Sesame Workshop partner on Hope Works
Collection of short film will launch simultaneously on leading children’s networks around the world, and via a dedicated YouTube channel
Business
Comcast officially acquires Fox’s stake in Sky
James Murdoch resigns from the broadcaster's board
Business
Comcast acquires over 75 per cent of Sky shares
Company had previously said it expects to complete the acquisition by the end of October
Content
Sky partners with Common Sense Media on ratings
Service will be available on Sky Q from next year
Business
Fox agrees to sell its stake in Sky
Will sell its 39 per cent stake in the broadcaster to Comcast
Business
Comcast has already acquired 29 per cent of Sky shares
Company has purchased 499.6 million shares since Saturday
Business
Sky advises shareholders to accept Comcast offer “immediately”
Comcast CEO stresses broadcaster will remain independent
Business
Comcast outbids Fox in battle for Sky
New Comcast bid values broadcaster at over £30 billion
Production & Post
Sky solves the problem of which TV production gadget is fastest
Race pitted BATCAM Drive, BATCAM Drone, Steadiseg, Sky Cart, Ref Cam and Umpire Cam against one another
Business
Takeover Panel confirms plans for Sky auction
An auction of three rounds will take place on Saturday
TVBEverywhere
Sky enables viewers to ‘Netflix and SkyQ’
Streamer added to new Ultimate on Demand subscription package
Content
Sky, Channel 4 announce Formula 1 deal
Deal means only one Grand Prix will be shown live on free-to-air TV during 2019 season
Business
Sky invests in content supply chain management company SDVI
Joins existing SDVI shareholders Fox, Turner and Discovery
Business
Sky looks to further invest in European technology
Broadcaster is opening a new Berlin office tasked with the search
Business
Comcast extends Sky shareholder approval deadline due to lack of take-up
Less than one per cent of Sky shareholders have signed up so far
Business
Fox buys more time for new Sky bid
Company filed paperwork which gives it several more weeks to produce a new offer
Business
Comcast drops 21st Century Fox bid to focus on Sky
Leaves the way clear for Disney to purchase Fox's entertainment assets
Business
Battle for Sky intensifies as Comcast ups its offer
DCMS gives Fox go-ahead to take control of Sky
Business
Fox “preparing new bid” for Sky
Decision over Fox's bid was expected this week, but may now be delayed due to change in Culture Minister
Business
Culture secretary expected to decide on Fox/Sky deal this week
Comcast has until the end of this week to make its own offer for Sky