Colin Mann

Maidstone

Managing Editor at Advanced Television

Managing Editor at Euromedia Magazine

Managing Editor Euromedia and https://t.co/duq4RmNbFE. Race Day Press Officer at Brands Hatch. Life Member of Campaign for Real Ale. Maidstone Utd supporter.

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Articles

UK community radio gets funding boost

2 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann

May 13, 2025 By Colin Mann Community radio stations across the UK are to benefit from a £600,000 (€713,000) funding uplift in 2025, ensuring they can continue to thrive and provide a vital platform for local voices. The uplift from Government will help stations in need of support to invest in staff, train volunteers, develop business plans and reach wider audiences. It takes the total funding available for community stations this year to £1 million.
May 13, 2025 - Advanced Television

2 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann

Research from Kantar, the marketing data and analytics company, reveals that Netflix’s content-led surge, DAZN’s strong subscriber growth, and the rise of ad-supported and bundled offerings are influencing global streaming performance in Q1 2025.
ACT welcomes European Council AVMSD conclusions

2 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann

“Commercial TV & VOD welcomes the adoption of the Council Conclusions on the “assessment of the legal framework for audiovisual media services and video-sharing platform services”.
Viasat’s JetXP IFC hits milestone

2 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann

Satellite communications specialist Viasat is reporting that JetXP, its next-generation business aviation connectivity service, has been selected by more than 400 customers since becoming commercially available at the end of 2024. JetXP builds on Viasat’s market reputation for delivering consistent, reliable and seamless global connectivity, complemented by the white-glove customer service and 24/7 support of its distribution partners – Collins Aerospace, Gogo (Satcom Direct) and Honeywell.
May 12, 2025 - Advanced Television

3 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann |Chris Forrester

Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch has announced that the company’s upcoming streaming service will be called Fox One. Speaking during the company’s Q3 earnings call, Murdoch also revealed that the service will launch ahead of the 2025/26 NFL season. The new streaming service will house all of Fox’s content across news, sports and entertainment.
Australia: Nine scores World Rugby deal

4 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann

May 12, 2025 By Colin Mann World Rugby has announced a long-term broadcast deal with Nine Entertainment to create the exclusive home of World Rugby competitions for fans in Australia through to 2029. Through the multi-year agreement, the 9Network, Stan Sport and 9Now will showcase rugby’s biggest global competitions, including Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups, WXV Global Series, HSBC SVNS, the World Rugby U20 Championship and Pacific Nations Cup.
TNT Sports extends rugby deals

4 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann

TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland will continue to be the home of English domestic rugby after agreeing new long-term deals with Premiership Rugby and Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR).
May 9, 2025 - Advanced Television

6 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann |Chris Forrester

UK policymakers and industry stakeholders are considering the future of DTT and the feasibility of transitioning audiences to IPTV. However, a significant number of households still rely solely on DTT, and without intervention, some groups may struggle with this transition.
C4 plans app reboot

6 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann

May 9, 2025 By Colin Mann UK commercial PSB Channel 4 is to introduce a new app in 2026, suggesting it will better help the broadcaster to provide value to its advertisers, being much more accessible. Speaking at the DTG Summit in London, Rak Patel, Chief Commercial Officer, Channel 4, said: “We will have a new digital experience, a new app which we’re massively excited about,” clarifying that the app would be a reboot of existing streaming app.
Research reveals IPTV switchover concerns

6 days ago | advanced-television.com | Colin Mann

May 9, 2025 By Colin Mann UK policymakers and industry stakeholders are considering the future of DTT and the feasibility of transitioning audiences to IPTV. However, a significant number of households still rely solely on DTT, and without intervention, some groups may struggle with this transition. Conversely, proponents of IPTV point to a number of potential benefits, including greater choice and additional features.