Thursday 3 October 2024

Latest News from Media Boy UK HQ on new channels testing 2024

Last updated on October 3rd 2024 at 21:15 (THIS POST WILL STAY AT TOP OF BLOG): 

Coming up Changes to Virgin Media and Sky Q

Here is a list of Changes at time of posting (Up until 2026):

Paramount Global for sale plus Warner Bros Discovery latest on Media Boy UK Blog

We at Media Boy UK HQ will update on all things Paramount Global and Warner Discovery plus latest on Paramount Global merger with SkyDance on the following links:

Media Boy UK Blogs updates

When Media Boy UK do some label some changes information appearing on this post:

Media Guardian: BBC cancels Boris Johnson interview after Laura Kuenssberg message gaffe

Story from Media Guardian:

The BBC has cancelled a prime-time interview with Boris Johnson after the presenter Laura Kuenssberg accidentally sent the former prime minister her briefing notes.

Broadband TV News: GB News goes to High Court to block Ofcom sanctions

Story from Broadband TV News:

GB News has asked a High Court judge to prevent Ofcom from sanctioning the controversial order over a string of breaches of its programming code.

Broadband TV News: Sky Sports secures last minute deal for England’s cricket tour of Pakistan

Story from Broadband TV News:

Sky has made an eleventh hour agreement with the Pakistan Cricket Board to screen coverage of England’s tour of Pakistan.

QVC+ app launches on Virgin Media UK

Media Boy UK HQ can confirmed that ''QVC+'' app has today on Virgin Media UK boxes.

Virgin Media's TVGo app launches on Apple TV devices

Virgin Media's TVGo app is now available on Apple TV devices.

Tuesday 1 October 2024

Deadline; BBC Boss Tim Davie To Urge The TV Industry To Put Sustainability Content Front & Center: “We Have A Huge Creative Opportunity”

Story from Deadline:

BBC Director General Tim Davie will get on the front foot when it comes to sustainability and climate change this week and urge the industry to put content speaking to these issues front and center. Speaking at the Climate Creatives event this Wednesday, Davie will say that focusing on content that addresses sustainability and climate change is a “huge opportunity.”

Advanced Television: Valentine named Director of BBC Scotland

Story from Advanced Television:

The BBC has appointed journalist and editorial leader Hayley Valentine as its new Director in Scotland.