AMTC News — 21 Aug 2026 (EN)
Today's briefing: Twelve states move to block Paramount–WBD · Australia makes platforms pay for local news · FAST sports programming outpaces channel growth · Streaming spending overtakes Dutch television packages.
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Twelve states move to block Paramount–WBD
Twelve American states are suing to block Paramount Skydance's proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, calling it a straightforward antitrust case.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)Australia makes platforms pay for local news
Australia's News Bargaining Incentive requires major social platforms to reach commercial agreements with local news publishers or pay a levy.
FAST sports programming outpaces channel growth
Gracenote says sports programming on free ad-supported streaming television is growing more than twice as quickly as dedicated FAST sports channels.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)Streaming spending overtakes Dutch television packages
Streaming services have overtaken traditional television packages in Dutch household spending for the first time, according to Telecompaper.
broadbandtvnews.com (opens in a new tab)NEP launches a hybrid European outside-broadcast unit
NEP's new EU-zero-one truck combines Lawo, Manifold and Bridge Technologies systems for standardized hybrid live-production workflows across Europe.
tvbeurope.com (opens in a new tab)Alexandra Palace marks ninety years of BBC television
Alexandra Palace is celebrating ninety years since its first BBC television broadcast with public displays, digital exhibitions and an illuminated transmitter mast.
tvbeurope.com (opens in a new tab)Sources
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