Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Google issues legal threat against Barb, Kantar Media over YouTube measurement
Advertisers face growing opacity as YouTube claims TV dominance while withholding detailed content-level data.
YouTube surpasses BBC in audience reach metric in U.K.
The BBC said it still leads on deeper engagement, averaging 47 million viewers using its 15-minute measure.
Anti-piracy organization sends warning texts to 1,000 infringers in U.K.
The campaign highlights that both distributing and consuming pirated content is illegal under U.K. law.
Priya Dogra leaving Sky Group to become CEO of Channel 4
Channel 4 has named Sky advertising chief Priya Dogra as the public service broadcaster's new CEO, starting in March.
Titan OS grows to 18 million users, secures new funding
Titan OS raised a new round of funding to expand its connected TV platform and accelerate product development.
Freely adds CNN, Warner Bros Discovery channels as streaming lineup expands
Freely has added CNN Headlines and secured a 2026 streaming deal for six Warner Bros Discovery free-to-air channels.
Netgem unveils PLEIO, first standalone Freely-capable device
Netgem has introduced the first standalone CTV device that brings the capabilities of Freely to existing TV sets in the United Kingdom.
RTL Group CEO Thomas Rabe to step down in 2026
aThomas Rabe, the Chief Executive Officer of RTL Group, will step down from that role at the European broadcast conglomerate next year.
Comcast’s Sky to stop offering Sky Live service in December
Customers with Sky Live cameras will be able to use the platform until it closes for good in December.
BBC director, news chief exit after memo details unscrupulous editing of Trump speech
The resignations came after an independent investigation found the channel's documentary program Panorama did not clearly disclose edits made to a speech by President Trump in 2021.
Comcast’s Sky Group expresses interest in acquiring ITV channels
Comcast is interested in acquiring ITV's linear television business, the broadcaster revealed on Friday.
WBD to launch HBO Max in Germany early next year
News of the launch comes amid Paramount's aggressive takeover offers, and as WBD prepares to spin out its cable networks from its streaming business.