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  • France: YouTube tax rebate cancelled 2nd Nov 2026
    The French National Assembly has announced two amendments to the 2027 finance bill, modifying the taxation of video platforms. The first increases the tax on ad revenues from free video platforms, the second one introduces a temporary exemption for French channels’ digital platforms. Neither provision is final and they remain subject to the parliamentary procedure. […]
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  • Job cuts looming at Virgin Media O2 2nd Nov 2026
    Virgin Media O2 is reportedly set to axe “thousands” of members of staff as it attempts to deal with mounting debt and tougher competition. The telco has not finalised the number of roles to be cut but it is likely be a significant percentage of its 16,000-strong workforce, according to the BBC. Virgin Media O2 […]
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  • DAZN options Club World Cup 2nd Nov 2026
    DAZN, the sports streaming service, has secured an exclusive option for global streaming rights for the next men’s Club World Cup in 2029 in a development that deepens its partnership with FIFA. The Saudi Arabia-backed company came to FIFA’s aid before the inaugural 32-team Club World Cup in the US in 2025 by agreeing to […]
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  • Fox suffering from news fatigue 2nd Nov 2026
    Fox has announced record results for its Q1 to September 30th, boosted by ad revenue from the FIFA World Cup and Tubi, but CEO Lachlan Murdoch addressed Fox News‘ recent ratings declines. “What we are seeing is some viewer fatigue, where our viewers have gone through an incredible news cycle last year with the inauguration, […]
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  • ElectricNOW adds 20 new channels with FAST Channels TV partnership 2nd Nov 2026
    ElectricNOW, the free streaming OTT app and FAST channel from Electric Entertainment, is expanding its programming lineup with 20 new channels through its partnership with FAST Channels TV, a provider of FAST and subscription-based content solutions for internet service providers and cable operators, including the launch of VueWho, a new FAST channel dedicated exclusively to […]
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