Fox Corp to acquire streamer Roku for $22 billion
Fox Corporation and Roku, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which FOX will acquire Roku for $160.00 per share in a combination of cash and FOX Class A common stock, valuing Roku at approximately $22 billion in enterprise value. The transaction...
UK Government pushes ahead with Australia-style social media ban for under-16s
As heavily flagged in recent weeks, the UK government has announced plans to prohibit social media platforms from offering services to users under the age of 16. The move comes alongside a broader package of online safety measures aimed at reducing children's exposure...
Fred Media revamps Life Down Under FAST channel with addition of Seven Network content
Content distributor Fred Media, part of Australia’s independent WTFN Group, is re-launching FAST channel Life Down Under, with the introduction of hundreds of hours of content from strategic partner Seven Network. At launch, Life Down Under showcased lifestyle,...
Strong Watch Studios and Acclaimed Content secure BBC digital commissions
The BBC has commissioned Strong Watch Studios and Acclaimed Content to help develop and produce content aimed at 16–24-year-olds who are seeking open, honest and informed discussion online. The content will form part of an upcoming BBC channel on YouTube -...
Little Dot Studios licenses 150 hours of content from Sphere Abacus, also secures agency role
Little Dot Studios has signed multi-platform content agreement with international distributor, Sphere Abacus. The new partnership sees Little Dot Studios (an All3Media company) license 150 hours of premium long-form programming for its global digital broadcast...
Fox Corp to acquire streamer Roku for $22 billion
UK Government pushes ahead with Australia-style social media ban for under-16s
Fred Media revamps Life Down Under FAST channel with addition of Seven Network content
Strong Watch Studios and Acclaimed Content secure BBC digital commissions
