DoubleVerify (DV), a software platform platform for digital media measurement, data, and analytics, has revealed findings from its eighth annual DV Global Insights: 2024 Trends Report. The report reveals that the UK is lagging behind in terms of brand safety, with brand safety and suitability violations surpassing the global benchmark. UK violations stand at 7.6…

Communications technologist Ericsson and smartphone vendor OPPO have signed a multi-year global patent cross licence agreement. This includes a cross licence covering patents essential to standards for cellular technologies, including 5G. OPPO will make royalty payments to Ericsson. In addition to a cross licence, OPPO and Ericsson will conduct business cooperation on a number of…

A peak TV audience of 24.2 million watched the Euro 2024 final last night across ITV and the BBC, with an average of 22.3 million watching the match from 8pm until the final whistle. ITV had a 35 per cent viewing share of those watching or streaming the match through a TV, an increase of…

With the start of the French top flight football Ligue 1 season fast approaching, a deal for the broadcasting rights for the upcoming cycle has finally been reached. Governing body the LFP had been seeking a €1 billion bid for the 2024-2029 cycle, however, received no bids at auction, leading to talks with individual broadcasters,…

The latest report from Ampere Analysis focuses on YouTube’s significance in the media market. With a unique business model that places advertising as its main source of revenue – thanks to its huge user base – the platform is rarely compared to TV. In this analysis, Ampere compares its investment in content to the major…

Today, adidas becomes the official apparel partner for Sky Sports Golf, marking an exciting new chapter in the sport. The partnership will launch at The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, where adidas apparel will be worn by all of the Sky Sports on-screen team during live coverage. adidas and Sky Sports will ensure that every…

Regulators’ findings suggest social network breached Digital Services Act and could be fined 6% of global turnover Elon Musk’s X has been warned by the EU it potentially faces large fines after regulators said its blue-tick system for users is deceptive and in breach of its landmark social media rules. Musk responded with “We look…

Regulators’ findings suggest social network breached Digital Services Act and could be fined 6% of global turnover Elon Musk’s X has been warned by the EU it potentially faces large fines after regulators said its blue-tick system for users is deceptive and in breach of its landmark social media rules. Musk responded with “We look…

Regulators’ findings suggest social network breached Digital Services Act and could be fined 6% of global turnover Elon Musk’s X has been warned by the EU it potentially faces large fines after regulators said its blue-tick system for users is deceptive and in breach of its landmark social media rules. Musk responded with “We look…

Regulators’ findings suggest social network breached Digital Services Act and could be fined 6% of global turnover Elon Musk’s X has been warned by the EU it potentially faces large fines after regulators said its blue-tick system for users is deceptive and in breach of its landmark social media rules. Musk responded with “We look…