Sony Pixel Power calrec Sony

Ofcom extends Channel 4's licence for a further decade

15/10/2024

The new licence is designed to support Channel 4's digital content and distribution strategy, while safeguarding its investment in UK content, said Ofcom

By Jenny Priestley

Published: October 15, 2024

The new licence is designed to support Channel 4's digital content and distribution strategy, while safeguarding its investment in UK content, said Ofcom

target=_blank title=Share on LinkedIn class=share-linkedin> The new licence is designed to support Channel 4's digital content and distribution strategy, while safeguarding its investment in UK content, said Ofcom

https://www.tvbeurope.com/business/ofcom-extends-channel-4s-licence-for-a-further-decade title=Share via Email class=share-email>

UK media regulator Ofcom has extended Channel 4's public broadcaster licence by a further 10 years.

The new licence is designed to support Channel 4's digital content and distribution strategy, while safeguarding its investment in UK content and protecting the interests of viewers who rely on traditional, scheduled broadcast television, said Ofcom.

The licence gives the broadcaster flexibility to support its digital transformation. In January, Channel 4 announced plans to become a genuinely digital-first public service streamer by 2030.

Speaking about the decision, Cristina Nicolotti Squires, Ofcom's group director, broadcasting and media, said: This new licence is the best outcome for audiences and for Channel 4.

It strikes the right balance between giving Channel 4 the flexibility to support its digital transformation, while safeguarding highly-valued distinctive programming on its traditional channel for the long term.

Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon added, We welcome Ofcom's renewal of Channel 4's ten-year licence and support for our strategy to become the first public service streamer.

The new licence provides clarity for the next decade as we deliver our unique public service remit - investing in distinctive British content and trusted news for audiences and supporting the growth of the creative economy across the UK.
LINK: https://www.tvbeurope.com/business/ofcom-extends-channel-4s-licence-fo...
See more stories from tvb

Europe Stories

09/12/2024

Dalet Named an IDC Innovator in Media and Entertainment

Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, today announced that it has been named an IDC Innovator in the IDC Innovators: ...

09/11/2024

Dalet Expands Leadership Team to Fuel Next Stage of Growth

Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, today announced three new members of its executive team. Tara Bryant joins as Chi...

01/11/2024

Pixel Power bolsters team with key appointments

The appointments follow the launch of an updated brand identity and corresponding restructure at the Rohde & Schwarz company By Matthew Corrigan Published: N...

01/11/2024

Landsec acquires MediaCity

The waterfront site is home to BBC North and ITV Studios, as well as dock10 and more than 250 creative businesses By Matthew Corrigan Published: November 1, ...

01/11/2024

Inter BEE 2024. Tokyo. 13-15 November 2024

13-15 November HALL 7. Booth No.7310 Restar Communications Visit us in Tokyo at Inter BEE 2024, where you will find us with our partner Restar Communications....

01/11/2024

2024-10-31

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2024 fourth quarter ended September 28, 2024. The Company posted quarterly revenue ...

01/11/2024

RT is Supporting 28 Arts and Cultural Events all over Ireland this November

This November, RT is delighted to support Cork International Film Festival, along with 27 other arts and cultural events nationwide, spanning theatre, film, ar...

31/10/2024

Revealing our finalists for the Young Journalist of the Year 2024

Three journalists whose stories give a voice to people who are oppressed or marginalised have been chosen as the finalists for the 2024 Young Journalist of the ...

31/10/2024

e.l.f. Cosmetics Uplifts Emerging Artists With a New Soundtrack to Your Beauty Routine

When it comes to self-expression, music and makeup are powerful tools that often...

31/10/2024

ENVY Captures new recruits

According to the company, the increase in headcount means it can take on simultaneous projects as well as scale up its rigs and workflows By Jenny Priestley ...

31/10/2024

UK creative industry Autumn Budget response not only welcome, but essential to support sector'

Figures from across the industry have been broadly supportive of the Chancellors...

31/10/2024

NDI opens Portuguese innovation hub

The company said it expects to see an increase in its local workforce over the next few years to support growing demands By Jenny Priestley Published: Octobe...

31/10/2024

Sky Glass now available to buy at Currys with exclusive offer

Sky Glass now available to buy at Currys with exclusive offerLaunching from just £33 a month for Sky Glass and Sky Ultimate TVThursday 31 October 2024 Sky and ...

31/10/2024

Euronaval 2024: True spectrum dominance at high seas and coastal waters - powered by Rohde & Schwarz

Euronaval 2024: True spectrum dominance at high seas and coastal waters - powere...

31/10/2024

Thales' Suite of IFE Accessibility SolutionsWins Prestigious Crystal Cabin Award

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Crystal Cabin Award Association recognized T...

31/10/2024

Turnkey communications from Rohde & Schwarz for Dutch and Belgian ASW frigates

Turnkey communications from Rohde & Schwarz for Dutch and Belgian ASW frigates Rohde & Schwarz to supply turnkey integrated communications systems for anti-su...

30/10/2024

Podcasts Are Booming in Spain-Here Are 5 Shows Driving the Surge

In recent years, Spain's podcast scene has exploded, becoming a top source of entertainment, education, and conversation. From comedy to thought-provoking c...

30/10/2024

Streaming Global Sports to the World: A New Era With Eurovision Sport

As a lifelong sports enthusiast from the U.S., I've always been captivated by how sports can unite people. From the roar of the crowd during major events to...

30/10/2024

Creative industries react to Budget Statement

Figures from across the industry have been broadly supportive of the Chancellors announcement By Matthew Corrigan Published: October 30, 2024 Figures from...

30/10/2024

Canon debuts new immersive video lens

The company has also announced a new RF lens for sport, wildlife and news video By Jenny Priestley Published: October 30, 2024 Updated: October 31, 2024 ...

30/10/2024

AIMS confirms board members for 2024-2025

Steve Reynolds (Imagine Communications) has been re-elected as chairman of the board By Jenny Priestley Published: October 30, 2024 Steve Reynolds (Imagin...

30/10/2024

Budget 2024: UK Chancellor outlines plans for creative industries

The Chancellor has delivered the new governments first budget pledging a tax relief package for the creative industries By Matthew Corrigan Published: Octobe...

30/10/2024

Two National Airlines Choose a Seamless Multi-orbit IFC Future with SES Open Orbits

Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines are upgrading their airline fleets with the av...

30/10/2024

Armored HDMI2.1 cables offer lossless 8K data transmission - with or without protective sleeve for the HDMI connectors

Armored HDMI2.1 cables offer lossless 8K data transmission - with or without pro...

30/10/2024

Rohde & Schwarz technology group closes fiscal year successfully in dynamic market environment

Rohde & Schwarz technology group closes fiscal year successfully in dynamic mark...

30/10/2024

ICG 1994 Fancy Dress Day!

Today, we went back to 1994 the year ICG was founded. As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, everyone dressed up as something or someone connected wit...

30/10/2024

2024-10-08

Apple's Swift Student Challenge has given thousands of students around the world the opportunity to showcase their creativity and build real-world skills. T...

30/10/2024

2024-10-30

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled the new MacBook Pro, powered by the M4 family of chips - M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max - delivering much faster performance ...

30/10/2024

ABC selected by IAB Europe to audit new Retail Media Certification Programme

The Retail Media Certification Programme is an industry-first, set to deliver new standards for transparency and accountability in retail media measurement. It ...

30/10/2024

Drone detection just got a whole lot smarter with ARDRONIS Detect from Rohde & Schwarz

Drone detection just got a whole lot smarter with ARDRONIS Detect from Rohde & S...

29/10/2024

From Corridos Tumbados to Mexican Reggaen, Experience the Wide-Ranging Sounds of Mexico at MEXCLA Spotify

On November 2 and 3, more than 27 artists will take the stage at MEXCLA Spotify:...

29/10/2024

Survive to '25? Survey finds UK producers think TV and film industry will grow in 2025

Producers have called on the government to explore poilcy reforms such as R&D bu...

29/10/2024

Vivendi's plan to spin-off Canal+ moves closer following board approval

Once approved by shareholders, Canal is expected to launch on the London Stock Exchange on 16th December By Jenny Priestley Published: October 29, 2024 Up...

29/10/2024

Crafting Poacher's Wild World: Inside the VFX Magic with Dhiraj Singh Chaudhari, CG Supervisor, MPC

In the intricate world of visual effects, collaboration is essential, and Dhiraj...

29/10/2024

VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu Re-elected to the GSMA Board

29 Oct 2024 VEON CEO Kaan Terzioglu Re-elected to the GSMA Board Amsterdam and Dubai, 29 October 2024: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a gl...

29/10/2024

Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, brings Miracles (w/t) to Sky this Christmas

Steven Frayne, formerly known as Dynamo, brings Miracles (w/t) to Sky this Chris...

29/10/2024

MILIPOL Qatar 2024: Intelligence in homeland and cybersecurity - powered by Rohde & Schwarz

MILIPOL Qatar 2024: Intelligence in homeland and cybersecurity - powered by Rohd...

29/10/2024

Dalet Competitive Upgrade Program Offers Attractive Path to Modern News Operations

Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, i...

29/10/2024

Phoenix Rises with CODA Audio

In January 2024, disaster struck the Fabryka Lloyda venue in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz. The infrastructure of this unique cultural space which had been trans...

29/10/2024

Quartz: AI will spark an era of 'rampant creation' for media and streaming companies

AI will spark an era of rampant creation for media and streaming companies Audi...

29/10/2024

Brightcove Announces New and Expanded AI Suite Pilots

Announcing new AI-Text-to-Video pilot and expansion of AI-Metadata Optimizer pilot to include automated thumbnail creation and auto-chapteringThe customer-focus...

29/10/2024

2024-10-29

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today unveiled the all-new Mac mini powered by the M4 and new M4 Pro chips, and redesigned around Apple silicon to pack an incredibl...

29/10/2024

A NEW SATELLITE AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN THE PAN-AFRICAN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FRANCE AND MOROCCO

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn French President Emmanuel Macron set to meet wit...

28/10/2024

Check Out SEVENTEEN and Spotify's CARAT Station Pop-ups in Seoul and New York City

Since bursting onto the K-Pop scene in 2015, SEVENTEEN has transcended to global...

28/10/2024

EQUAL Celebrates the Growing Impact of Women on Poland's Music Scene

Spotify is committed to promoting gender equality in music, among other initiatives, through our EQUAL program. Since 2021, EQUAL has shined a spotlight on wome...

28/10/2024

New film studio plans to build on-site data centre

Planning permission for the full eight-stage studio is pending a section 106 legal agreement, which would see the developer reduce the studios impact on the com...

28/10/2024

Liquidators of collapsed OB company sue Lloyds Bank

The liquidators of Sentinel Broadcast have launch a commercial fraud case against Lloyds By Jenny Priestley Published: October 28, 2024 Updated: October 30...

28/10/2024

X-Rite, Pantone, and Sun Chemical Add Color Libraries to PantoneLIVE for Extruded Aluminum Aerosol Packaging

X-Rite, Pantone, and Sun Chemical Add Color Libraries to PantoneLIVE for Extrude...

28/10/2024

Science of scares: Sky Cinema and NOW reveal formula for what makes a horror truly terrifying

Science of scares: Sky Cinema and NOW reveal formula for what makes a horror tru...