Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
British ad spending increased 9.3 percent during Q1: report
British brands and marketers spent £9.2 billion during the first three months of the year, according to AA/WARC.
Liberty Global posts revenue of $1.87 billion during Q2
A greater focus on squeezing additional income from customers helped boost Liberty Global's Q2 revenue, despite broadband subscriber losses.
Ofcom hits TikTok with £1.9 million fine over errant safety data
Ofcom says TikTok failed to provide accurate information about its compliance with an online safety law aimed at preventing harmful material from being seen by children.
BBC to issue 500 pink slips as deficit projected to grow
The BBC is planning to further reduce its employee headcount as the broadcaster works to address ongoing financial challenges.
Samsung inks Tizen OS licensing deal with Loewe
The smart TV operating system will be incorporated in the new line-up of Stellar model TVs.
Channel 4 sees digital audience climb 30 percent in June
Channel 4 saw its digital audience increase 30 percent in the month of June
VIDAA breaks streaming consumption record in June
More than 2.34 billion hours of content was watched on VIDAA-powered smart TVs in June, breaking an internal record for the company.
Tech4Home to ship TV remotes with Duracell batteries
Tech4Home says it has forged a partnership with Berkshire Hathaway's Duracell to ship the company's alkaline batteries with its remotes in the future.
Netflix begins phasing out its Basic plan in some countries
Netflix has started phasing out its cheapest, ad-free plan in some countries where the plan was retired last year.
FIFA looking to raise $2 billion to build free streaming TV channel
FIFA Plus launched two years ago with replays and ancillary coverage of soccer matches.
Tubi brings free streaming television app to United Kingdom
The launch of Tubi in the U.K., which brings more than 20,000 film and TV episodes to frugal streamers, is part of a continued international expansion effort at Fox.
Netflix, Prime Video commissioned most originals in Q1 2024
While entertainment studios are pulling back on original content spending across the board, Netflix and Prime Video continue to be among the biggest buyers of TV shows and movies.