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Banijay Group is considering a takeover offer for ITV or its studio arm 28 APR 2025

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Banijay Group is considering a takeover offer for ITV or its studio arm

A full takeover of ITV would probably mean that Banijay would look for third-party investors to support the deal, according to the Financial Times. The discussions with ITV are at a very early stage with no guarantee that it will progress to any deal, according to its sources.
Dori Media Group launched a new original game show format, "The Auction" 28 APR 2025

Production

Dori Media Group launched a new original game show format, "The Auction"

Owned by Abot Hameiri and Dori Media in colaboration with America Television, Kapow and Open Kimono, and produced locally by America Estudios, “The Auction” will make its global debut mid-year in Peru on América Television.
Bertelsmann seeks to revive €3.6 billion French TV merger 22 APR 2025

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Bertelsmann seeks to revive €3.6 billion French TV merger

In 2022, M6 Group and TF1 abandoned plans to join forces saying antitrust requests made the deal irrelevant.
Viaplay Group and Elisa extend their multi-year partnership in Finland 22 APR 2025

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Viaplay Group and Elisa extend their multi-year partnership in Finland

Continued collaboration ensures access to Viaplay’s full content portfolio for Elisa customers across the country.
LaLiga taps HBS for broadcast production as Mediapro alleges unfair tender process 16 APR 2025

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LaLiga taps HBS for broadcast production as Mediapro alleges unfair tender process

LaLiga selects HBS and Telefónica Servicios Audiovisuales as new broadcast partners for the 2025–2030 seasons, ending a two-decade run with Mediapro. The Spanish media group vows legal action, alleging lack of transparency and unjustified awarding.