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The Walt Disney Company lost approximately $110m in operating income from the temporary suspension of its YouTube TV carriage deal, according to its latest earnings report.

Sky research has found that the UK is capable of fully moving to internet-delivered TV in the 2030s – if the UK Government sets a clear timetable and invests in targeted help for those most at risk of digital exclusion.

The value of the UK screen industry increased by 5.4% to £13.3bn in 2025, with streaming more than compensating for the decline in traditional pay TV value, according to DEGI research. Cinema is also reportedly continuing to grow back to its pre-pandemic levels.

YouTube has reached 29 billion videos as of December 2025, with growth driven by Shorts, AI-generated content, and expansion in markets such as India, according to new research from Omdia.

The BBC Board has confirmed that Rhodri Talfan Davies will act as Interim Director-General, after Director-General Tim Davie officially stands down on 2 April 2026. In doing so, the organisation has revealed that the process to appoint a new Director-General is underway.

Major League Volleyball (MLV) is partnering with LTN to support live video production and distribution for what it describes as its most expansive broadcast schedule to date in 2026.

Operative has unveiled its new AOS Services Platform, a foundational, services-based architecture designed to help media companies monetise across linear, streaming, and emerging platforms.

Anti-piracy and video cybersecurity specialist Friend MTS has announced a partnership with Jasmine International (JAS TV) to safeguard premium live sports across Thailand, Laos and Cambodia.

IP-based video transport and orchestration specialist Zixi has announced the appointment of Heather Mellish as Vice President, Global Sales.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has made a strategic investment in Evergent Technologies, coinciding with a multi-year extension of the companies’ partnership.