New media venture Semafor takes shape as economic backdrop darkens

Contours of outfit announced earlier this year start to emerge ahead of launch planned for October

Spotify adds more subscribers than forecast in second quarter

Music service defies Netflix-induced concerns over streaming industry slowdown

Scandinavia’s Viaplay defends streaming model ahead of UK launch

Swedish group touts appeal of sports rights after adding almost 1mn subscribers in latest quarter

Instagram now most popular news source among British teens

Social media site unseats BBC but regulator Ofcom finds TV networks are most trusted

The Great Netflix Correction: loss of subscribers throws streaming business model into question

Decline triggers anxiety about entertainment sector and sparks sell-off among media stocks

Disney wins TV rights for Indian T20 cricket but loses out on streaming

Viacom18 secures online broadcast rights for Indian Premier League matches

TV rules revamp offers more bargaining power to BBC, ITV and C4

Planned legislation aims to give UK public service broadcasters boost in battle against streaming services

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