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ZDF expanding pay TV channel activities after Romantic success
ZDF Enterprises says it is talking to platform operators in Europe about extend the distribution…
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Sky News Arabia goes OTT with Envivio
Sky News Arabia has launched a new OTT video service using technology from Envivio. Sky…
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MTV named the biggest TV channel in Europe
Viacom’s MTV is the most widely distributed channel in Europe, according to new research. The…
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BBC confirms Antiques Roadshow companion app launch
The BBC has confirmed that it will launch its first companion screen app for the…
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Netflix loses a swathe of A+E programming and Nat Geo titles
Netflix has lost 800 hours of content from A+E Networks after both parties failed to…
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Pflimlin says he may extend France Télévisions redundancies plan
France Télévisions president Rémy Pflimlin has said it may be necessary to extend a voluntary…
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MTG launches pre-paid DTH platform in Ukraine
Modern Times Group is launching a pre-paid DTH service in Ukraine. UA.TV is being sold…
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Eurosport strikes deal for university sports
Eurosport has struck a six-year agreement with the International University Sports Federation (FISU) to air…
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HbbTV makes headway in Spain and Poland
Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE is adding HbbTV interactivity to two of its channels, while Poland’s…
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Pay TV dual revenue stream under threat, says Roedy
Pay TV’s dual revenue stream model faces a number of challenges that could have a…
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HBO names new CEO
US premium network HBO has promoted Richard Plepler to chief executive following the retirement of…
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Meeting increased cost of Premier League made “no sense” for ESPN
It made no sense to pay an additional 70% to retain English Premier League rights…
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Chellomedia CE looks to HD and TV Everywhere
Chellomedia Central Europe plans to develop HD versions of its channels to exploit what it…
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France 24 launches HbbTV interactivity in Middle East
News broadcaster France 24 is launching a HbbTV-delivered interactive service in the Middle East with…
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BBC Media Player to replace Flash for iPlayer
The BBC is launching a new video player that will allow Android smartphone and tablet…
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Chellomedia to launch OTT movie service with Tvinci
Chellomedia is launching a new premium online movie service in the Netherlands using technology from…
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CME names new Voyo boss
Central and eastern European broadcaster Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has made a number of…
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France 24 chooses Spacecom for Africa delivery
Satellite operator Spacecom is delivering news channel France 24 to Africa via its Amos-5 satellite….
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Sky and Warner Bros. renew volume deal
BSkyB and Warner Bros. have renewed their movies deal. The agreement gives Sky, the News…
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Creativity and cost savings are key for BBC, says new DG Entwistle
World-class creativity should be at the heart of the BBC, according to new director general…
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TV4, C More and Bonnier launch new online movie service Filmnet
TV4 Group, C More and Bonnier will next week launch a new online movies and…
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MTG launches three movie channels for CIS
Modern Times Group (MTG)’s Viasat Broadcasting unit is to launch three new HD pay TV…
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New French external media chief Saragosse outlines priorities
Marie-Christine Saragosse, who has been confirmed as the new president of France’s external media arm…
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Sky Deutschland to air bulk of Champions League games
German pay TV operator Sky Deutschland has secured rights to air most of the matches…
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France 24 joins Cambodian DTT network
French news channel France 24 has launched on Cambodia’s DTT network. The French-langauge version of…
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Polish regulator approves merger of ‘n’ and Cyfra Plus
Polish competition regulator UOKiK has approved the merger between Canal Plus’ Polish subsidiary Cyfra Plus…
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BBC Worldwide names consumer digital technology chief
BBC Worldwide has appointed Michael Fleshman as senior vice-president, consumer digital technology. Fleshman, former chief…
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Sky welcomes 4oD and increases Sky Go offer
UK pay TV operator is adding Channel 4’s online catch-up platform 4oD to its on-demand…
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Spotify could launch video unit, redistribute HBO Nordic
Online music service Spotify could be about to create a new video entertainment unit with…
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Turner’s EMEA staff at risk of redundancy
Turner Broadcasting’s international boss Gerhard Zeiler has appointed a five-strong management team that will conduct…