Final countdown: How the thrilling conclusion of the Sky takeover saga could pan out September 19, 2018 A near two-year takeover saga for Sky is approaching a stunning finale this weekend – and the city will be watching on in suspense as it could come to a thrilling conclusion. It's been a long and drawn out affair which started back in December 2016, when 21st century Fox first struck a $14.6bn deal to buy [...]
Final countdown: How the thrilling conclusion of the Sky takeover saga could pan out September 19, 2018 A near two-year takeover saga for Sky is approaching a stunning finale this weekend – and the city will be watching on in suspense as it could come to a thrilling conclusion. It's been a long and drawn out affair which started back in December 2016, when 21st century Fox first struck a $14.6bn deal to buy [...]
Investors buy up shares in Sky as takeover saga heads to sealed bids auction September 19, 2018 Major investment managers and hedge funds have been busy building up their stake in media giant Sky ahead of a crunch deadline approaching this weekend. US based Elliott Advisors said it had raised its stake to 4.3 per cent. Hedge fund Odey Asset Management has also loaded up on shares, while another US fund Baupost [...]
Investors buy up shares in Sky as takeover saga heads to sealed bids auction September 19, 2018 Major investment managers and hedge funds have been busy building up their stake in media giant Sky ahead of a crunch deadline approaching this weekend. US based Elliott Advisors said it had raised its stake to 4.3 per cent. Hedge fund Odey Asset Management has also loaded up on shares, while another US fund Baupost [...]
Sky adds Netflix to its streaming platform in bid to lure in more viewers September 19, 2018 UK media giant Sky will bundle Netflix into its subscription for the first time in November in an effort to step up user engagement with its own programming. The Ultimate on Demand package will give users access to Netflix and Sky Box Sets on its Sky Q platform, making it easier for customers to browse TV [...]
Sky adds Netflix to its streaming platform in bid to lure in more viewers September 19, 2018 UK media giant Sky will bundle Netflix into its subscription for the first time in November in an effort to step up user engagement with its own programming. The Ultimate on Demand package will give users access to Netflix and Sky Box Sets on its Sky Q platform, making it easier for customers to browse TV [...]
Culture secretary Jeremy Wright calls on broadcasters to stem the tide of Russian propaganda September 18, 2018 Culture secretary Jeremy Wright will today call on British broadcasters to do more to combat the spread of disinformation and Russian propaganda spread by state-funded station RT. In a speech to the TV industry later today, Wright will urge broadcasters like the BBC and Channel 4 to do more to gain public trust in the [...]
Culture secretary Jeremy Wright calls on broadcasters to stem the tide of Russian propaganda September 18, 2018 Culture secretary Jeremy Wright will today call on British broadcasters to do more to combat the spread of disinformation and Russian propaganda spread by state-funded station RT. In a speech to the TV industry later today, Wright will urge broadcasters like the BBC and Channel 4 to do more to gain public trust in the [...]
Ofcom: Social media giants require regulation September 18, 2018 The boss of media regulator Ofcom will push for greater regulation of tech companies such as Facebook and Google in a speech later on today. Better regulation could protect people on the internet, Ofcom says, as research published today by the broadcaster warns 20 per cent of Brits have been harmed by web content. Sharon [...]
Ofcom: Social media giants require regulation September 18, 2018 The boss of media regulator Ofcom will push for greater regulation of tech companies such as Facebook and Google in a speech later on today. Better regulation could protect people on the internet, Ofcom says, as research published today by the broadcaster warns 20 per cent of Brits have been harmed by web content. Sharon [...]