Netflix and Nickelodeon sign original content deal in wake of Disney Plus launch November 13, 2019 Netflix has signed a multi-year deal with Nickelodeon to create original animated films and TV series, just a day after Disney launched its new streaming service. Read more: Britbox launches in the UK – but can it challenge Netflix? As part of the deal, Netflix will produce new programming based both on the existing catalogue [...]
Union raises public interest concerns after reports of Newsquest bid for JPI Media November 13, 2019 The journalists’ union has issued a stark warning over a potential merger between Newsquest and JPI Media, saying the deal could harm the public interest and put jobs at risk. Newsquest, which owns a string of titles including the Oxford Mail and Brighton’s Argus, has reportedly taken pole position in the race to snap up [...]
Conservatives outspend opposition parties on Facebook election ads November 13, 2019 The Conservatives have spent more than any other party on Facebook advertising in the first 12 days of the election campaign. The Conservatives have spent more than £100,000 on Facebook ads since 31 October, with their advertisements mostly revolving around the “get Brexit done” message. Read more: Labour split over four-day NHS working week plans [...]
Newsquest outbids Reach in race for local publisher JPI Media November 12, 2019 Regional publisher Newsquest is said to have tabled a surprise bid for i newspaper owner JPI Media, threatening to derail the takeover efforts of rival Reach. Newsquest, which owns a string of titles including the Oxford Mail and Brighton’s Argus, is now thought to be the frontrunner in the bidding war, the Guardian reported, citing [...]
Financial Times appoints first female editor as Lionel Barber steps down after 15 years November 12, 2019 Lionel Barber is stepping down as editor of the Financial Times (FT) after almost 15 years at the helm, to be replaced by the newspaper’s first female editor. The veteran journalist is set to depart at the beginning of next year, having taken over the position in 2005. He will be replaced by current FT [...]
Publishing and events firm Informa buys stake in Founders Forum November 11, 2019 Publisher and events company Informa has taken a minority stake in entrepreneur network Founders Forum as it posted revenue growth for the first 10 months of the year. The FTSE 100 company’s investment will see the two firms launch a joint venture to offer “high-profile connections” in the tech industry and expand London Tech Week. [...]
BBC signs on-demand deal with Sky as it bolsters iPlayer for streaming wars November 11, 2019 The BBC has struck a deal with Sky to integrate iPlayer into the firm’s pay TV platform in the corporation’s latest attempt to bolster its on-demand offering. The partnership will allow Sky Q customers to access the iPlayer app by pressing the red button when watching a BBC channel. Read more: BBC data breach leak [...]
Facebook launches corporate rebrand amid antitrust concerns November 4, 2019 Facebook has today unveiled a rebrand for the parent company, in an effort to help users understand what apps and companies the tech giant owns and operates following pressure from regulators and politicians. From now on, apps such as Instagram and Whatsapp will show a more prominent “From Facebook” tagline, with a new logo developed [...]
M&C Saatchi in informal talks with M+A adviser Clarity November 3, 2019 Tory advertising agency M&C Saatchi is reportedly in talks with external advisers about a potential strategic overhaul, prompting speculation the company may be looking for a buyer. The ad agency – notorious for its involvement with Conservative party election campaigns – has lost more than half of its stock market value since the discovery of [...]
Ex-Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon considers Daily Telegraph purchase November 3, 2019 Controversial former Donald Trump strategist Steve Bannon is organising a bid for The Telegraph to turn it into a vehicle for his brand of economic nationalism. It was reported last week that the title’s owners – tycoon twins Sir David Barclay and Sir Frederick Barclay – were looking to sell the national newspaper. Read more: [...]
