As part of the deal, Telia enters a multi-year distribution partnership for TV4 and MTV content. While the company adjusts its 2025 free cash flow outlook to reflect the exclusion of TV & Media, its mid-term financial targets remain unchanged.
Jamie Schouela named Chief Operating Officer, with Carlyn Staudt promoted to President, Global Channels and Streaming, and Mitch Dent to President, Canadian Media. All three roles will report directly to the CEO, Michael MacMillan.
Doclights, renowned for producing for international broadcasters including National Geographic, the History Channel, ZDF and Arte amongst many others, will complete production by summer 2025. ZDF Studios is the international distributor for all three series.
The company introduced "Football Island", a unique fusion of sports, survival, and competition reality, while also unveiling "Date on Stage", a fresh and humorous dating show that puts romance in the spotlight.