Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Brits experiencing more ads on streaming services, survey reveals
British streamers say they've experiencing more ads during movies and TV shows this year compared to 2022.
Sky, TNT Sports complete deal for English Premier League matches
WBD and Comcast's Sky have won further TV rights to the Premier League through the end of the decade.
Zattoo launches cable, Internet bundle in Switzerland
Zattoo is partnering with a broadband provider in Switzerland to offer a new TV and Internet package there.
Fox plots further global expansion of Tubi, hires Endeavor’s David Salmon
Fox's free streaming service Tubi has hired a former Endeavor executive to lead its international expansion efforts.
Amazon adds Bloomberg to Freevee in U.S., U.K
The launch of Bloomberg TV Plus and Bloomberg Originals comes after Freevee added the channels in Canada, Mexico and other countries.
Amagi to acquire Tellyo cloud-based broadcast business
Amagi says it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Tellyo's live broadcast business.
France Télévisions, Eutelsat to partner on 4K channels
France Télévisions has partnered with Eutelsat to distribute UHD simulcasts of its two main channels by early next year.
Starz laying off staff as it exits U.K., Australia
Lionsgate will lay off around 80 employees at Starz as the movie brand works to wind down its business in the U.K. and Australia.
DAZN app to come pre-installed on VIDAA-powered smart TVs
The DAZN sports app will come pre-installed on VIDAA smart TVs under a new multi-year agreement with the streaming developer.
Pluto TV launches more BBC content streams in Europe
Paramount Global's free streaming service Pluto TV is adding more linear content channels from the BBC.
Local TV relaunches stations under Talk brand
Local TV has affixed its "Talk" brand to eight of its local television stations in the United Kingdom.
Italian government to reduce TV license fee
Italy's far-right government has proposed reducing the television license fee by €20, starting next year.