Comcast’s Sky makes ITV acquisition official, will spend $2.16 billion to buy broadcaster
Sky says the acquisition strengthens its ability to compete with global streaming platforms, while ITV says its public service broadcasting obligations remain protected.
Amazon pulls ZapperBox from online store over unfounded TV piracy concerns
BitRouter, the company that makes the ZapperBox, believes Amazon is confusing its certified live TV device with boxes that enable piracy.
IAB becomes founding partner of inaugural Jupiter Festival for media leaders
The partnership will see IAB work with Jupiter Festival organizers to help develop the event’s programming, recruit speakers and encourage participation.
Hub: TV ad acceptance reaches five-year high as streaming costs rise
Fewer viewers are willing to pay extra to avoid ads, while only one in ten now say they cannot tolerate advertising, the study found.
TVB criticizes Nielsen Gauge reports as inadequate, incomplete
Nielsen’s most-recent Ad-Supported Gauge report artificially inflate streaming viewership by leaving out key data and focusing on the wrong demographic, the TVB said on Wednesday.
Special Coverage: Media Earnings
Stingray grows revenue to CA $471.6 million, touts strong capitalization of TuneIn integration
Stingray’s co-founder said the company’s integration of TuneIn is progressing better than expected, and the audio platform is already generating stronger revenue because of it.
No justice for Lyra McKee: Men found not guilty in journalist’s killing
After a bench trial, a judge said there was not enough evidence to convict the three self-proclaimed militia members of murder.
Amazon pulls ZapperBox from online store over unfounded TV piracy concerns
BitRouter, the company that makes the ZapperBox, believes Amazon is confusing its certified live TV device with boxes that enable piracy.