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Research: UK lags in brand safety
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…
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FAA suspends SpaceX launches
It wasn’t the best of weeks for the rocket launch industry. An Ariane 6 suffered a final stage engine failure which ruined its debut test flight. Then, on Friday July 12, (02.25 UTC), SpaceX lost a key second stage on its Falcon 9 which resulted in its cargo of 20 Starlink satellites in orbits that…
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BBC Studios, Samsung EMEA FAST deal
BBC Studios and Samsung TV Plus are to expand two BBC FAST channel brands in EMEA. BBC Drama will make its debut in MENA on Samsung TV Plus whilst Top Gear launches on Samsung TV Plus across MENA, Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Already available in Spain, Italy and France on Samsung…
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Analysis: YouTube content spend grows
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…
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DAZN, beIN score Ligue 1 rights
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,…
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ITV, BBC net 24.2m final viewers
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…
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Adaptive builds automation tools to speed up construction payments
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Elon Musk promises ‘battle in court’ over EU’s crackdown on X’s blue checks
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…
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Sky Sports, adidas official apparel deal
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…
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Elon Musk promises ‘battle in court’ over EU’s crackdown on X’s blue checks
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…