Sky Studios Acquires Stake in The Lighthouse
Sky Studios has taken a minority stake in UK production company The Lighthouse, an independent producer of scripted drama programmes founded by Hilary Salmon, Radford Neville and Nick Betts.
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Coronavirus: The ABC Launches $5m Creative Industry Support Fund
The ABC has launched a $5 million development fund to provide urgent and critical support to independent Australian producers and safeguard local content and creativity during these unprecedented times.
Coronavirus: Public Media Leaders Issue Joint Statement
The directors of national broadcasters on the Global Task Force for public media have issued a joint statement on their roles during the global pandemic.
Verizon Posts Strong Q1 2020 Results
Verizon has reported first-quarter results highlighted by strong earnings per share performance, increased cash flow, and a further commitment to network investment.
BECTU Clarifies Rules for PAYE Freelance Staff
Media union, BECTU has announced that the Treasury has clarified guidance on how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) should be interpreted for PAYE fixed term contract workers.
Virgin Media Lifts All Mobile Data, Call and Text Limits in Ireland
From today Virgin Media Ireland is making all mobile plans unlimited and has removed the fair usage policy and plan limits, making calls, texts and data allowances unlimited.
Coronavirus: Verizon Announces $2.5 million Aid Grant
Verizon has announced a $2.5 million grant to be shared across a group of international countries and charities offering healthcare support and food relief.
RTÉ Wins Big at the NY Festivals Awards
At the 2020 New York Festivals International TV & Film and Radio Awards, RTÉ programmes won 30 prestigious awards.
Eutelsat to Provide Capacity for RCS Ghana
Eutelsat has secured a multi-year contract with RCS Ghana to provide capacity for the broadcast of its DTH bouquet bringing content to viewers in Ghana.