Burundi Bans Broadcasts by BBC and VOA
The Burundi Communications Commission has banned the transmission of programming from both the BBC and VOA, and banned journalists from working for them.
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BECTU Reacts to UTV Pension Scheme Closure
UK media and entertainment union BECTU has sharply criticised plans by UTV to close its pension scheme, saying members could lose £50,000 over the course of their retirement.
DISH and Univision Settle Carriage Dispute
DISH and Univision have agreed a long-term deal for the carriage of Univision networks and stations on DishLATINO and DISH.
Sky’s AdSmart to Launch on Virgin Media
Virgin Media and Sky have announced that Sky's AdSmart technology will launch across the Virgin TV footprint in the UK from Monday 1st July.
NBCUniversal and Sky to Expand ‘AdSmart’
NBCUniversal and Sky have announced the expansion of AdSmart, a global offering that will unify both companies’ advanced advertising capabilities.
Union Condemns Turkish Imprisonment of Journalist
The UK's National Union of Journalists have condemned the imprisonment by Turkey of Pelin Ünker, a member of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists.
Bell Media Launches ‘Strategic Audience Management’ Tool
Bell Media has announced the launch of SAM, its proprietary Strategic Audience Management tool, combining the powerful reach of linear television with the precision of digital targeting.
DISH to Integrate Google Assistant into Receivers
US satellite provider DISH has announced that it's building the Google Assistant into its Hopper family of receivers.
HMV Collapses for Second Time in Six Years
British music retailer, HMV has collapsed into administration for the second time in six years.