Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Netflix strikes linear TV deal with TF1 Group in France
French subscribers of the streaming platform will have access to TF1's linear TV channels and on-demand content, starting in 2026.
Bango Chief Marketing Officer Anil Malhotra to take new role
Malhotra and Frank Bury will not seek re-election to Bango's Board of Directors at the end of the month, the company affirmed.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Disney’s DRAX forges partnership with Amazon DSP
Brands will be able to purchase Disney's streaming inventory within Amazon's demand-side platform.
Sky, Channel 4, ITV forge video advertising partnership
The three broadcasters will allow small- and medium-sized businesses, and eventually ad agencies, to launch one campaign across all their linear channels and platforms.
Joyn inks “NCIS” distribution deal with Paramount Global
ProSieben Sat.1 and its streaming service Joyn have inked a distribution deal with Paramount Global for the rights to "NCIS."
Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon to depart this summer
Mahon's resignation comes as the public service broadcaster addresses a shift from traditional TV to streaming platforms in the United Kingdom.
Report: Banijay Group weighing bid for ITV Studios
French entertainment giant Banijay Group is exploring a potential acquisition of ITV or its production division, ITV Studios.
Everyone TV adds more streaming channels to Freely
Everyone TV, the media consortium backed by the United Kingdom's four main public service broadcasters (PSBs), has added more channels to its free streaming service Freely TV.
European Broadcasting Union launches fact-checking unit
Public service broadcasters participating in the EBU will work on a new fact-check initiative that will strengthen investigative journalism and help fight online misinformation.
Comcast’s Sky to bring Saturday Night Live to London
Comcast's Sky Group is working with "Saturday Night Live" creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels on a British adaptation of the light night sketch comedy show.
Telenet, Bango partner on subscription management platform
Telenet's phone, broadband and TV customers can now purchase subscriptions and bundles from leading streaming services and others.
Deutsche Telekom partners with Google Cloud as part of “AI-first” push
Deutsche Telekom will move more of its platforms to Google Cloud as part of a deeper relationship with the tech giant.