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News•Feb 27, 2026
Italy: DAZN Scores World Cup Rights
DAZN has secured exclusive streaming rights to broadcast every one of the 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Italy, while public broadcaster Rai will air 35 selected games, including the opening match and any involving the Italian team. The tournament, expanding to 48 nations, runs from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico and the United States. DAZN will also carry the World Cup in Spain, reinforcing its pan‑European sports portfolio. Executives highlighted the deal as a milestone that deepens DAZN’s role as a premium sports partner.
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 27, 2026
Atresmedia Defies TV Ad Downturn with €1bn FY Revenues
Spanish broadcaster Atresmedia posted €1 billion in net revenues for FY 2025, a marginal decline from €1.01 billion in 2024, despite a 4.4 percent contraction in the domestic TV advertising market. EBITDA fell sharply to €87.7 million, but the company noted that, excluding redundancy‑related provisions,...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 27, 2026
DAZN Continues to Drive Subs Growth for NFL Game Pass
DAZN reported a 24% year‑on‑year increase in NFL Game Pass subscriptions, continuing double‑digit growth since its 2023 partnership with the league. The premium Ultimate Tier saw more than 300% growth as fans embraced HDR, Dolby 5.1, and multiview features. International...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 27, 2026
Begin Secures ISL Digital Rights Across 4 GCC Markets
Begin, the UAE‑based OTT platform, has signed a one‑year exclusive deal for the Indian Super League’s digital rights in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. The agreement grants live streaming access for the 2026 ISL season, which runs through...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 26, 2026
BeIN Extends F1 Rights Across 10 Asian Territories
beIN Asia Pacific has extended its exclusive Formula 1 broadcast partnership through the 2030 season, covering ten Asian territories. The agreement secures live transmission of every Grand Prix, practice, qualifying, Sprint and related feeder series such as Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 26, 2026
Study: Addressable TV Delivers 3x Web Uplift vs Linear
Sky Media’s Addressable Advantage study of 2,400 campaigns shows addressable TV generates a 121% lift in aided ad recall and delivers three times more incremental web traffic than linear TV. The analysis, based on household‑level data from a five‑million‑home panel,...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 26, 2026
Research: Widening Gap Between Box Office Success and BAFTA Contenders
The BBFC’s 37‑year analysis shows a widening split between UK box‑office hits and BAFTA Best Film nominees. Over the last decade, top‑grossing titles are dominated by U, PG and 12A ratings, while 74% of BAFTA nominees carry 15 or 18...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 26, 2026
Film and TV Charity Unveils Principles for Mentally Healthy Productions
The Film and TV Charity has launched a set of Principles for Mentally Healthy Productions aimed at tackling chronic burnout, stress and poor mental health across the UK screen sector. The framework outlines practical steps for improving on‑set culture, from...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 25, 2026
Eutelsat Seeks €1.5bn Refinancing
Paris‑based satellite operator Eutelsat announced a €1.5 billion senior bond offering split into two euro‑denominated tranches—a five‑year issue maturing in 2031 and a seven‑year issue maturing in 2033, with yields of roughly 6.375% and 6.875% respectively. The bonds are guaranteed by...
By Advanced Television
Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Eutelsat Launches €1.5bn Senior Bond Offering to Refinance Debt
Paris‑based satellite operator Eutelsat announced a €1.5 billion senior bond issuance, comprising a five‑year and a seven‑year tranche, to repay existing high‑cost debt and improve its balance sheet. The bonds are guaranteed by Eutelsat S.A. and OneWeb Holdings Limited, with yields...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Ofcom to Regulate Major UK VoD Services
The UK government is moving to bring the most popular video‑on‑demand services under Ofcom’s regulatory umbrella through secondary legislation to the Media Act 2024. Platforms with more than 500,000 UK users—including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, ITVX and Channel 4—will be classified...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 24, 2026
HBO Max Launching in 12 New APAC Markets in March
Warner Bros Discovery will launch HBO Max direct‑to‑consumer in twelve Asia‑Pacific island markets on March 26, 2026. The rollout follows recent European launches in Italy and Germany and precedes the UK and Ireland debut. The service will bundle HBO, Harry Potter, DC, Cartoon Network, Max Originals...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 24, 2026
ITV, Disney Expand Relationship with Primetime Linear Deal
ITV and Disney have extended their UK partnership by bringing two Hulu Original series to ITV1’s primetime linear schedule. The first, “The Stolen Girl,” premieres on February 25, followed later by “The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.” The titles will air under...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 24, 2026
Government Advises on Future Regulation of EPGs
The UK government announced a two‑stage plan to close regulatory gaps in electronic programme guides (EPGs). Stage one will use secondary legislation to bring all EPGs delivered by existing regulated providers and portal services under Ofcom’s broadcast code by late...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 24, 2026
Samsung Ads Launches Immersive Carousel Home Screen Ad Unit
Samsung Ads has introduced an Immersive Carousel ad unit for Samsung Smart TV home screens across Europe, allowing up to five interactive tiles that rotate automatically or can be navigated with the remote. The format appears on the home screen,...
By Advanced Television
News•Feb 24, 2026
FAST Trend Report 2026: What’s Trending?
Free ad‑supported streaming TV (FAST) has become the new normal in 2026, reshaping audience habits, advertising models, and content monetisation. International programming, especially Asian dramas and anime, generated $8 billion in streaming revenue between 2020‑2024, while FAST sports channels grew 105%...
By Advanced Television