In celebration of the first day of autumn, Trade body the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) has published its first Manifesto. The document aims to recognise past efforts of EU legislators when it comes to content protection and the fight against copyright infringement, whilst admitting that more can and should be done to address this growing…

Sky Sports has secured the rights to show England Men’s upcoming three-match Test tour of Pakistan which begins on October 7th. Following a deal with the PCB, Cricket fans will be able to watch all the action live and exclusively on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event. Fans can also keep up to…

With more than 4,300 film, TV, and cinema workers responding to its 2024 Looking Glass Survey over the summer, the Film and TV Charity has released headline data that shows mental health is worsening for many when measured against the 2022 survey. The 2024 survey reveals that 35 per cent of respondents describe their mental…

Rivada Space Networks is insisting that despite some negative media stories, it remains firmly on track to meet its build and launch obligations for its 300 satellite mega-constellation. Brian Carney, Rivada’s SVP/Communications, commented: “We are confident that we will be able to finance our satellite production and meet our regulatory milestones. Since the takeover [of…

Kantar Media, the specialist in audience measurement and data, has announced that Prime Video has joined its Cross-Platform View service in Spain, which delivers audience insights across linear and streaming on-demand services. “We are delighted to welcome Prime Video to the growing list of clients who find value in our expanding range of solutions,” commented Antonio Wanderley, CEO…

A record 37 broadcasters will showcase the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 6th live from ParisLongchamp Racecourse, seeing the global audience treble over a three-year period. HBA Media, France Galop’s global horse racing distribution partner, has secured a record number of international broadcasters for the 103rd running of the famous fixture through…

Vodafone Pay Monthly mobile customers in the UK can now add DAZN, the sports streaming platform, to their plan at a discounted fee. The DAZN Flexible Pass usually costs £24.99 a month, but Vodafone Pay Monthly mobile customers can claim 40 per cent off for two months, paying £14.99 a month instead. DAZN offers sports…

The Italian government has significantly increased penalties for those involved in TV piracy, including those who fail to report illegal activities. Two amendments approved by the Senate propose prison sentences of up to a year for individuals who do not report piracy or related offences. The amendments aim to protect copyright and combat the widespread…

NetScout Systems has released findings from its H1 2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, citing a 43 per cent increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30 per cent increase in volumetric attacks, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Attack duration varied with 70 per cent lasting less than 15 minutes. The escalation…

BT has switched on Global Fabric, its new network-as-a-service (NaaS) platform and has been carrying out extensive live testing over the past few weeks. The first Global Fabric services will launch in early 2025. Global Fabric will make it easier and quicker for businesses to securely connect employees, customers and devices to apps and digital…