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The revamped BT TV offers access to broadcast and premium networks from the BBC, Sky, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and others. (Courtesy image)

BT relaunches premium TV service for broadband customers

The revamped BT TV is meant to serve as a supplement to the company’s larger broadband offering, with access to broadcast and premium cable networks.

Ben Frow stepping down as content chief at Skydance’s Channel 5

BBC, Channel 4 bring possible tie-up to government regulators

DAZN streaming viewership surges in Germany as soccer season begins

Comcast’s Sky renews satellite distribution pact with SES

BBC to cut 110 jobs from tech group focused on iPlayer, BBC Sounds

BBC preparing TV, radio network closures as part of cost-cutting measure

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The West London office of Comcast and Paramount Global's joint venture Sky Showtime. (Image via LinkedIn, Graphic by the Desk)

Paramount, Comcast may wind down SkyShowtime joint venture

Comcast and Paramount are undertaking a strategic review of SkyShowtime’s business in Europe, and could shut down the service; no final decision has been made.

AMC Global Media launches free streamer in some European countries

Viaplay upgrades Allente pay-TV platform across Nordic markets

European regulators offer conditional approval of Paramount-Warner Bros merger

Disney Channel to rebrand in Germany, expand programing beyond kid shows

British government may intervene in Paramount-Warner Bros merger

Report: Comcast to acquire British public service broadcaster ITV for $2.1 billion

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Media Rating Council revokes Nielsen Audio PPM accreditation in several markets

Nielsen says it is working with the MRC to address concerns and improve its measurement services.

Fox Corporation promotes Nicholas Trutanich to General Counsel

Jon Stewart staying on at “Daily Show” through 2028

Pearl TV claims “major progress” on NextGen TV affordability, but announcement light on details

Missouri news groups sue Highway Patrol over crash records

Nexstar asks FCC to reject stay of national TV ownership cap repeal

Ford, Lincoln vehicles to get white-label Stingray, TuneIn apps

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