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Satellite giants SES and Intelsat target merger
Two of the world's biggest satellite operators, SES and Intelsat, have confirmed they are in talks over a merger deal
YES Network to launch direct-to-consumer streaming service
The YES Network has announced it is launching a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service to provide cord-cutters the ability to watch local broadcasts of the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball,…
Polsat sheds 110,000 subscribers in 2022
Cyfrowy Polsat lost 110,000 subscribers in 2022, according to preliminary financial results released by the Polish commercial broadcaster.
Polsat’s sales revenue increased by five per cent to PLN3.4
Peter Nørrelund to end 20-year Viaplay tenure in April
Viaplay Group, the international subscription streaming service and broadcaster, has today (Tuesday) announced that its executive vice-president and chief sports officer, Peter Nørrelund, has decided …
De Stefano resigns as Rai Sport director
Alessandra De Stefano has resigned as sports director of Italian public broadcaster Rai after little over a year in the role
DAZN’s Diquattro: Rights additions in new markets must be sustainable
Veronica Diquattro, DAZN's chief executive of global markets, has told SportBusiness the company is looking to add to its existing “core” markets by making “sustainable” rights investments locally or launch…
Australian government extends ‘anti-siphoning’ list for three years
The Australian government has extended the validity of the country’s current ‘anti-siphoning’ list – which dictates sporting events that should be shown on free-to-air television – for a further three yea…
Dyn sublicenses EHF rights from DAZN, reveals subscription price points
Soon-to-launch streaming platform Dyn has agreed a sublicensing deal with multi-platform subscription broadcaster DAZN for non-exclusive rights to European Handball Federation club competitions from 2023-24…
Liberty Global launches bid to buy rest of Telenet for €929m
US-based media giant Liberty Global has signalled its intention to launch a cash offer to assume full control of Belgian telco Telenet
DAZN extends UK linear channel access to all existing OTT subscribers
Multi-platform subscription broadcaster DAZN has extended access to its new linear television channel in the UK and Ireland to all existing OTT subscribers in the markets after initially indicating that…
Former Pro League CBO Monbaliu joins LaSource consultancy
Leander Monbaliu, previously chief business officer at Belgian football’s Pro League, has joined LaSource, the Paris-based sports, digital and technology consultancy.
Google to raise subscription prices for YouTube TV
Google has announced an $8 (€7.46) per month price increase for its streaming service YouTube TV, pointing to an increase in content costs and ongoing efforts to improve the service.
Osborne becomes Sky’s first head of women’s sport
UK pay-television broadcaster Sky Sports has announced the promotion of long-serving producer Jo Osborne to the newly created role of head of women’s sport.
DAZN to launch linear channel on Sky in UK and Ireland
DAZN is to launch a linear television channel in the UK and Ireland later this month
MFE, Mediaset España shareholders back merger agreement
Media group Mediaset España is set to be merged into MediaForEurope (MFE), the Dutch-based holding company that owns Italy-based commercial broadcaster Mediaset and the company’s stake in the Spanish br…
YouTube TV introduces multiview service
YouTube is to roll out a new service offering sports fans the ability to watch multiple streams at once, initially for select users in the US
Sportradar reports 30-per-cent annual revenue jump
Sportradar has reported a jump in annual revenue to €730.2m driven in particular by international betting revenues and US market growth, while also providing more detail on the structure of its ATP global data and betting streaming rights deal.
European broadcasters back plans for anti-piracy treaty
European broadcasters have welcomed a continued commitment from member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to finalise a treaty that would harmonise anti-piracy protections for…