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Andrew McDonald

Andrew McDonald

Andrew is Contributing Editor at Digital TV Europe. Follow him on Twitter @andy_mc_donald

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DCMS committee calls for regulation of online platforms

A compulsory code of ethics, overseen by an independent regulator, should be brought in to…

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BBC preps Doctor Who VR spin-off

The BBC has developed an animated virtual reality (VR) spin-off of Doctor Who that will…

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Reports: Apple targets spring launch for video service

Apple is reportedly planning to launch its much-anticipated video streaming service this spring, offering original…

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Brightcove buys Ooyala’s online video platform business for US$15m

Brightcove has agreed to buy Ooyala’s online video platform (OVP) business for roughly US$15 million….

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Facebook expands ‘fan subscriptions’ trial to Europe

Facebook is expanding its ‘fan subscriptions’ trial to Europe, rolling out the new feature in…

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EU reaches agreement over controversial copyright rules

The European Commission has reached an agreement over new copyright rules, including the controversial Article…

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Loop Media launches with senior team from Disney, Vevo and EA

Loop Media, a new premium short-form streaming service co-founded by former Disney, Vevo and Electronic…

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Red Eléctrica buys 90% Hispasat stake for €949 million

Spanish electricity and telecommunications infrastructure firm, Red Eléctrica Corporación, has agreed to buy Abertis’ 89.68%…

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Sony Interactive Entertainment appoints new CEO

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has promoted deputy president Jim Ryan to president and CEO, a…

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CuriosityStream raises US$140 million for ‘next phase of growth’

CuriosityStream, the factual streaming service launched by Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks, has raised US$140 million…