Bosnia and Herzegovina’s cable operators and audiovisual rights groups are urging online platforms and advertisers to speed up the removal of ads for illegal IPTV services. Discussions focused on clearer reporting procedures, but no platforms or implementation timetable were named.
Illegal streaming costs UK broadcasters an estimated £1.35 billion annually, including losses from sports, films and television. The study estimates wider effects equivalent to 10,400 jobs and £366 million in lost tax revenue, potentially reducing investment in production and sport.
Prima recorded its strongest monthly audience figures of the year in September, with its flagship channel reaching an 11% all-day share and 12.7% in prime time among viewers aged 15+. Kriminálka Slapy: Pod hladinou 2 was its most-watched programme, attracting 803,000 viewers.
Docent’s third series was September’s top-rated programme, with its 20 September episode drawing 1.6 million viewers aged 15 and over. Czech Television led all-day viewing among adults, while Nova Group topped prime time and younger demographics.
A WPI Economics study estimates that 31% of UK adults accessed illegal streams in the previous three months, rising to 51% among 18–24-year-olds. Films and TV were more commonly pirated than live sports, and social media was the most common access route.
At the US Chamber of Commerce's Digital Piracy Symposium, leaders emphasized that digital piracy has evolved into a significant threat to consumers and businesses, necessitating a comprehensive approach to enforcement and policy that addresses its broader implications beyond copyright infringement.
UK anti-piracy organisation FACT says enforcement activity over the summer has resulted in prison sentences, arrests and financial penalties against operators and users of illegal streaming services.
Omdia's study emphasizes the need for a shift from reactive to preventive anti-piracy measures in the streaming era, highlighting the limitations of traditional methods and advocating for multi-DRM, forensic watermarking, and application security to enhance content protection.
The Creative Europe MEDIA programme will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2026. Since its inception in 1991, it has played a key role in the development of the European film and audiovisual industry.
CANAL+ and LALIGA have signed a strategic anti-piracy agreement covering almost 50 countries across Europe, Africa and Haiti.
The Omdia study Next-Generation Anti-Piracy for TV and Video: Why the streaming era demands a shift from reaction to prevention therefore warns that piracy can no longer be viewed solely as a technical or legal issue.
According to an Ipsos survey carried out for the Advertising Council, the majority of Czechs believe that advertising does not have a significant impact on the amount of alcohol consumed.
According to a survey by the STEM/MARK agency, 60 per cent of AI users are unsure whether the output they receive from the tool is actually correct.
Irdeto and blockchain data specialist Chainalysis are strengthening their partnership to tackle digital piracy and cryptocurrency-enabled cybercrime.
Despite the increase in legal streaming services, piracy remains prevalent, with over 21% of online adults using unauthorized sources, particularly among engaged viewers like sports fans. The study highlights that convenience and ease of access are significant factors driving this trend.
In an interview with MediaGuru.cz, TV Nova CEO Daniel Grunt also discusses the current position of the Oneplay service and its near-term development.
Illegal streaming is costing the UK economy at least £1.35 billion a year and is linked to the loss of more than 10,000 jobs, according to a report commissioned by anti-piracy initiative BeStreamWise.
Friend MTS and AgileTV have completed the first integration of AgileTV’s content delivery network (CDN) with Friend MTS’ server-side watermarking technology.
Omnicom Media’s pilot project in the Czech Republic measures viewers’ real-world attention to television and video advertising.
Nearly 1.2 million households across the Nordic region now have access to illegal IPTV services, spending an estimated €280 million a year, according to new research from Mediavision.
TV Nova's autumn schedule, launching the week of August 31, will feature the return of older episodes of "Ordinace v růžové zahradě" and new series "Boží plán" and "Muži v letu," reflecting audience preferences and aiming to enhance viewer engagement across linear TV and Oneplay.
A 68‑year‑old man from Chorley has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison for running a large‑scale illegal IPTV operation that generated £980,812 in criminal profits.
Nielsen Admosphere is changing hands and, following the Nielsen Group’s withdrawal from the Czech market, is passing into Czech ownership.
The autumn television season is launching with new shows from Prima, TV Nova, and Czech Television, featuring premieres and returning series across various genres starting from late August.
