Olympics and Euros prompt BBC to forecast deficit of £492m March 28, 2024 The BBC has projected its total deficit to rise to £492m for the financial year 2024/25, as it braces for one-off sport content spending.
Tiktok faces uncertainty in the US, but a UK ban seems unlikely March 27, 2024 As the United States moves to ban Tiktok, Jess Jones argues that a similar ban or forced sale of the popular short video clip platform in the UK is unlikely - for now.
BBC slammed as ‘drunk on power’ amidst ‘full-blooded assault’ on media March 23, 2024 The head of the UK's News Media Association has said the BBC is launching a "full-blooded assault" on the commercial media sector.
Channel 4 finds ‘no evidence’ staff knew about Russell Brand allegations March 21, 2024 Broadcaster Channel 4 has concluded an investigation into allegations against former presenter Russell Brand, and found “no evidence” other staff were aware of accusations made against him The findings came after the 48-year-old actor, comedian and former presenter on the channel was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Explosive claims were made against [...]
Channel 4 gears up new investment for ‘overlooked’ start-ups March 21, 2024 Channel 4 has launched a new investment initiative targeted towards “overlooked” start-ups, providing advertising opportunities in exchange for equity as the firm searches for new sources of revenue. The “Untapped” initiative, led by the media company’s investment arm, Channel 4 Ventures, is aimed at providing investment to high-growth businesses led by traditionally underrepresented founders based [...]
“Fundamentally unfair”: The BBC Licence Fee prosecutions hitting the vulnerable hardest March 21, 2024 Cases of vulnerable individuals being prosecuted for not paying their TV licence has led to calls for a fast-track justice procedure to be scrapped.
Ofcom could sanction GB News over five shows hosted by Tory MPs which breached rules March 18, 2024 Ofcom has warned it could sanction GB News after it has found five of the broadcaster's programmes to have breached its broadcasting code.
Vinyl and CD sales rise as Raye and Miley Cyrus boost UK streaming March 14, 2024 Amid a digital boom, vinyl and CDs are enjoying a renaissance as youngsters embrace the nostalgia-driven trend, according to BPI.
UK government moves to block Telegraph deal and foreign takeovers March 13, 2024 The amendment may derail the proposed £600m purchase of the Telegraph by an Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund.
Keyword Studios shares jump as chief reaffirms 1bn Euro revenue target despite Hollywood film strikes March 13, 2024 Keyword Studios shares rose over 4 per cent on Wednesday as the video game services company proved resilient to last years Hollywood film strikes.