Articles by Dan Symonds
Netflix revenue climbs more than 12% in Q4

Netflix revenue climbs more than 12% in Q4 following password-sharing crackdown

Netflix has recorded another strong quarter after revenue increased 12.5% year-on-year (YoY) for Q4 2023, reaching US$8.8bn. This is predicted to continue in Q1 2024 with more than 13% YoY growth.

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The investment by Amazon will see Prime Video become Diamond’s primary partner

Amazon acquires minority stake in Diamond Sports as part of rescue deal

US regional media and entertainment company Diamond Sports Group, operator of Bally Sports, has entered into a restructuring agreement that will see it emerge from bankruptcy.

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BBC Elstree Centre is currently the production base and set for EastEnders

AXA IM purchases BBC Elstree Centre

AXA IM has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of the BBC Elstree Centre in North West London, with the acquisition due to complete in early 2025.

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Paul Evans, Head of Industry Relations, Directors UK

Paul Evans joins Directors UK from Bectu

Directors UK has made two new appointments to spearhead its push for better working conditions and protection for members, with Paul Evans joining as Head of Industry Relations, and Niall Stewart as Public Affairs and Policy Manager.

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John Newton and Shaun Gregory, EMG

EMG and Gravity Media unveil merger

Live sports, entertainment and events broadcaster EMG has today (11 Jan) announced a seismic merger with Gravity Media, a global provider of live creative production and media services.

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DPP appoints Head of Member Engagement

Jess Goode has been appointed as the new Head of Member Engagement for the DPP.

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Channel 4 headquarters, London

C4 board still not representative of desired levels of diversity, says chair

Following the appointment of five new non-executive directors to the Board of Channel 4 Television Corporation, Sir Ian Cheshire, Chair of the Channel 4 Board, was keen to clarify that while the appointments improve inclusivity on the board, they “do not yet meet the levels of representation throughout the rest of the organisation.”

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