Broadband TV News: Sky’s factual chief Poppy Dixon steps down

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Poppy Dixon, Sky’s head of factual programming since 2020, has stepped down from her role, according to Broadcast.

Broadband TV News: Manchester City club content available on DAZN platform

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DAZN and Manchester City Football Club have announced the launch of a dedicated club environment on the DAZN platform.

Broadband TV News: BBC launches new campaign for publicly funded service

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The BBC has launched a new campaign to highlight its position and the value it brings to audiences.

Broadband TV News: New three-tier plan for UK Discovery+ subscribers

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Warner Bros. Discovery is to offer a new sports only premium tier as part of a restructuring of its subscriber options.

Broadband TV News; U&GOLD to bring Fawlty Towers: The Play to TV audiences

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U&GOLD has acquired the broadcast rights for Fawlty Towers: The Play.

Broadband TV News: BBC Annual Report warns of Big Tech threat; DG says Gaza “most challenging editorial issue”

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The corporation has published its Annual Report, just 24 hours after a separate investigation into “inappropriate behaviour” by MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace had upheld more than half of the allegations against him.

Broadband TV News: Macron announces UK support for Eutelsat

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French President Emmanuel Macron has said the UK will follow France with a new investment in European satellite operator Eutelsat.

Broadband TV News: Amazon’s Freevee to shutter next month

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Amazon has confirmed the final closure of its ad-supported streaming service Freevee.

Broadband TV News: Peter O’Kane to step down as BBC CTO

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The BBC’s chief technology officer is to leave the BBC after 15 years.

Broadband TV News: Ofcom revises procedures for investigating broadcast and on demand licence breaches

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Ofcom has unveiled a revision of its General Procedures for investigating breaches of broadcast licences.

Broadband TV News; Mike Fries: UK government ‘anxious’ altnets could collapse

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The chief executive of Liberty Global has claimed business secretary Jonathan Reynolds wants big telecoms companies to rescue struggling altnets.

Broadband TV News: Ministers to begin search for new Ofcom chair

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Veteran broadcast executive Lord Michael Grade is to step down from his position of chair Ofcom after a single term.

Broadband TV News: Adform enhances programmatic access to Channel 4 BVOD inventory

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Advertisers will enjoy greater transparency, control, and measurable outcomes across Channel 4’s inventory via Adform’s media buying platform.

Broadband TV News: BT close to TNT Sports sale

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BT is in advanced talks to sell its 50% stake in TNT Sports to its joint venture partner Warner Bros Discovery.

Broadband TV News: Director-General sets out vision for BBC to build trust

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The BBC Director-General has put the organisation at the centre of a restoration of public trust in society.

Broadband TV News: Ofcom launches consultation on changes to ‘politicians as presenters’ rules

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Ofcom is consulting on a change to Rule 5.3 of the Broadcasting Code and accompanying Guidance, which relates to politicians presenting news.

Broadband TV News: Government confirms Delyth Evans as Chair of S4C

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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has confirmed Delyth Evans as the new Chair of S4C.

Broadband TV News: Government intervention needed to improve IPTV adoption

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A new report for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport says while a natural shift towards IPTV can be expected, a significant number of households still rely solely on DTT, and without government intervention, some groups may find it difficult to adopt IPTV.

Broadband TV News: Netflix changes the way subtitles are presented

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Netflix is introducing a new method of presenting subtitles to its audience.

Broadband TV News: Discovery Channel commences 40th anniversary

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Discovery Channel has begun a year-long celebration for its 40th anniversary.