ITV to increase focus on streaming to compete with Netflix and Disney
Broadcaster planning more online content but says its big hits will remain on traditional TV
The Hunter Biden story was a test for tech platforms. They barely passed
Facebook and Twitter are trying to avoid repeating the 2016 misinformation disaster, but haven’t totally figured out how
Want an arts bailout? Then you’d better praise Sunak & Co
Organisations told financial help tied to crediting culture fund on web and in news letters
Second Covid wave will boost all streamers but Netflix may yet reign supreme
Despite competition from rivals, many think the ‘king of content’ will report healthy rates of new subscribers this week
Instagram to crack down on UK influencers’ ‘hidden advertising’
CMA investigation found Facebook-owned platform was not doing enough to tackle problem
Ofcom investigates BT charges for remote areas to have broadband
Inquiry by regulator follows reports of customers being quoted up to £100,000
MPs to examine impact of streaming on future of music industry
Culture committee chair Julian Knight said it would investigate whether the business models used by major streaming platforms are fair to writers and performers
Cinemas ‘shocked and dismayed’ by Disney decision to launch Soul on streaming
Studio bypasses big-screen release for its new Pixar animation with plans to debut the film on Disney+ on Christmas Day
Netflix indicted by Texas grand jury over ‘lewd visual material’ in Cuties
French film about pre-teen girls who form a dance group is called ‘prurient’ in Tyler County prosecution. Netflix defends story as social commentary against sexualisation
Why Netflix is a lifeline for African film-makers
The streaming giant’s ambitious initiative Made By Africa, Watched By the World is a welcome platform for the continent’s overlooked cinematic talent
Walt Disney sheds 28,000 jobs at theme parks as pandemic bites
Company blames limited attendance at reopened parks after posting $4.72bn loss in second quarter
Bet on a one-horse race when it comes to William Hill takeover
Caesars Entertainment is likely to see off rival Apollo before the action has properly started
How Sunak wooed the press and sparked intrigue over No 10 challenge
The chancellor held socially distanced breakfasts with key journalists, and his upbeat message struck a chord
Andrew Neil launches 24-hour news channel to rival BBC and Sky
GB News aimed at those who feel ‘underserved and unheard’, says veteran broadcaster
Ofcom to review BBC Sounds over claims it is damaging competition
Concern in commercial radio sector that BBC is using substantial funding to crowd out rivals