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Netflix extends international CBS deal
Online video streaming service Netflix has expanded its international programming deal with CBS. The deal…
Chello launches JimJam and Outdoor Channel in Africa
Broadcaster Chello Zone is launching kids channel JimJam and outdoor activity network Outdoor Channel in…
Murdoch reinstated as Sky director
James Murdoch has been re-instated as a director of BSkyB having received the support of…
Brightcove wins Viacom business
International broadcaster Viacom has begun using Brightcove’s cloud services for digital content delivery across platforms…
BBC renews SES capacity deal
Satellite operator SES has renewed a multiple transponder contract with UK public broadcaster the BBC….
iConcerts strikes Pitchfork music streaming deal
International music broadcaster and video-on-demand platform iConcerts is airing the Pitchfork Media Festival in Paris…
Arris announces share repurchase authorisation
The board of technology company Arris has authorised an additional US$150 million (€116 million) in…
Cosmos TV drops analogue fee
Belarusian pay TV operator Cosmos TV is offering a discount for its analogue package until…
OTE launches in-house movie networks
Greek telco OTE is launching its own movie channels, one of which will offer films…
Cosmos TV forced to cancel NBC Universal channels
Belarusian pay TV operator Cosmos TV has been forced to withdraw a number of NBC…
Film4 celebrates with 30 movies for 30p
UK movie channel Film4 is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary by offering 30 movies for 30p…
Netflix shares soar as Icahn declares stake
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has acquired 10% of Netflix, sending shares in the online video…
Sky makes inroads with on-demand and online services
Connected TV and OTT services helped BSkyB to report strong first quarter results. The UK…
BT to accelerate fibre rollout
BT is accelerating rollout of its fibre broadband network and expects it to pass two…
DVB approves specs for handheld devices
Industry consortium DVB has approved a new specification for handheld devices, DVB-NGH (Next Generation Handheld)….
YouSee handles customer losses
Danish cable operator YouSee increased third quarter revenues despite rising content costs and the loss…
TLC makes Belarus debut
Discovery Networks International has launched female skewed network TLC in Belarus on Cosmos TV’s pay…
C More chooses Vimond for Filmnet
Norway-based online TV specialist Vimond Media Solutions has announced that Nordic pay TV operator C…
CTC Media switches to MPEG-4
Russian broadcaster CTC Media has started broadcasting three of its chnnels using the MPEG-4 standard….
Qtel selects Mariner for IPTV monitoring
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has selected service monitoring company Mariner’s IP monitoring solution, Mariner xVu. Qtel…
Eutelsat to lease future RSCC capacity
Russian satellite operator RSCC and Eutelsat have announced an agreement that will see Eutelsat lease…
FilmFlex preparing for international expansion
FilmFlex, the white label movie streaming service, is eyeing international expansion and expects to sign…
Domino’s wants slice of online movie market
Pizza takeaway chain Domino’s Pizza is launching an online movie service in the UK after…
Online TV revenues to double in five years
Global online TV and video revenues will reach US$28.72 billion (€22 billion) in 2017, a…
FIC joins Sky Go
Fox International Channels’ general entertainment channel FX is to launch shows including The Walking Dead…
CBS rebrand set for December
Broadcasters Chello Zone and CBS Studios International will launch newly rebranded CBS channels across Europe,…
EBU event supports funding for eastern Europe digitisation
Two European development banks have announced that they are prepared to invest in the digitisation…
Ailing ad market affecting CME
Central and eastern European broadcaster Central European Media Enterprises has reported third quarter revenues down…
SES nears one million paying HD Plus homes
Satellite operator SES ended September with three quarters of a million paying customers for its…
UPC Austria makes analogue bouquet free for digital subs
UPC Austria has announced that the 47 channels it offers via analogue signals under the…