Who might be in line to buy SoundCloud?
Audio self-publishing service SoundCloud is at the centre of a rumour frenzy after reports surfaced that it has been struggling to raise the $100 million it needs to survive.
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BT throws wobbly over cost of football then coughs up anyway
Only days after BT CEO Gavin Patterson threw a public temper tantrum over the cost of sporting broadcast rights, his company signed a £1.18 billion cheque for European football.
Europe gives thumbs up to OTT portability
The European Commission (hereafter known as the Gaggle of Red-tapers) is quietly threatening to prove it actually does some work after its most recent announcement opening up OTT services throughout Europe.
TIM outlines ambitious content and convergence strategy
The artist formerly known as Telecom Italia has reported a year-on-year revenue decline of 3.5% in 2016, collecting just over €19 billion, but don’t worry it has a cunning plan.
Facebook launches literally the best news feature ever!
Actually, it’s not that great, but not that bad either. Facebook has launched a new feature on its news feed which will use artificial intelligence to try to reduce misleading, sensationalist or fake news.
French regulator throws wobbly over telcos’ spend on content
French regulator Arcep has voiced its concerns over the increasing amount telcos are spending on content, arguing it will have a negative impact on the network.
AT&T CEO sucks up to Trump
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson may have pretty sore knees after an impressive outburst of ego stroking as the telco looks to get into the President’s good books.
Sprint hopes to ride the Tidal wave
US challenger MNO Sprint has belatedly jumped on the content bandwagon by acquiring a third of music streaming service Tidal for a reported $200 million.
AT&T bid for Time Warner reportedly faces legal challenge
New research from Cowen and Company Equity Research has indicated AT&T is losing customers faster than any other US telco, but it doesn’t seem to care that much.
Netflix house of cards set to collapse – Ovum
Analyst firm Ovum reckons Netflix’s spending on original content is unsustainable and something’s got to give.
Making AT&W greater than the sum of its parts won’t be easy
AT&T faces a host of political and regulatory hurdles before it can acquire Time Warner but, according to analyst firm Ovum, that will be just the start of its challenges.
AT&T drops $109 billion on Game of Thrones
AT&T can’t wait until next summer for its next hit of dragons, death and dumplings so it decided to buy GoT-owner Time Warner for $108.7 billion.
AT&T mirrors Verizon’s interest in palaeontology
Nostalgia-driven M&A appears to be the name of the game among the big US operators, with AT&T reportedly considering acquiring Time Warner.
Liberty Global commissions original drama series
All3Media will produce four original drama series for cable platforms owned by its co-parent, Liberty Global – reports TBI Vision.
BT and EE make first combined move with sport app promotion
One of the first fruits of the BTEE mega-merger has been borne with mobile operator EE offering six months free access to the BT Sport app to all its pay-monthly customers.
Warner Bros forms new division to exploit OTT opportunity
Warner Bros. has created a digital networks division that will house the Hollywood studio’s over-the-top assets and lead a push into OTT services, reports TBI Vision.
AT&T said to be bidding against Verizon for Yahoo’s internet business
US telco AT&T has made a bid for internet company Yahoo, according to sources who spoke to Bloomberg, with operators increasingly targeting mobile advertising.
Europe tinkers with e-commerce and online video
The European Commission has unveiled a raft of initiatives apparently designed to give it more control over online commercial activity in across the continent.
BT recruits YouTube and TalkTalk to boost sport audience
UK pay TV provider BT will stream the finals of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League on video platform YouTube, reports TBI Vision.
Comcast expands content arm with $3.8 billion DreamWorks acquisition
Comcast’s NBCUniversal is buying DreamWorks Animation, in a deal valuing the toon studio around US$3.8 billion, reports TBI Vision.
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