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MTV has launched a new localized Publisher Story on Snapchat Discover in France, representing Viacom’s first fully localized, non-English channel to debut on the platform.

ITV Studios Global Entertainment (ITVS GE) has hired Vincent Baylaucq, a former BBC Worldwide senior sales exec, as VP of sales for French-speaking Europe, a newly created position that is effective immediately.

Sky Sports has entered into a new five-year agreement with the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for live rights to international and county cricket, including every match from the new T20 competition that starts in 2020.

Improving the customer experience and driving innovation are key priorities for European pay-TV platforms as future growth becomes more challenging, according to NAGRA's Pay-TV Innovation Forum report.

Karen Bradley, the U.K.'s Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, says she is "minded" to refer 21st Century Fox's Sky takeover to the Competition and Markets Authority, citing concerns about media plurality.

The comedy series White Gold from Fudge Park Productions has been commissioned for a six-episode second season by BBC Two, with Ed Westwick, Joe Thomas and James Buckley all continuing in their roles.

Beginning today, Croatian pay-TV provider Vipnet is making the AMC channel available as part of its basic channel package.

Turner EMEA has elevated Pierre Branco, previously VP and general manager for France, Portugal, Africa and Israel, to senior VP for Northern Europe, effective immediately.

Polish broadcaster Polsat has licensed the German finished tapes of Armoza Formats’ prime-time reality competition Curvy Supermodel, which will air later this year alongside the recently commissioned local adaptation.

Richard Halliwell has been promoted from managing director to CEO of DRG, effective immediately, while current CEO Jeremy Fox transitions into a new executive chairman position.