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Cartel office probing ARD ZDF catch-up service
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office is probing the country’s public broadcaster’s plan to launch an online…
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New structure for Lagardère Active
Lagardère has reorganised the structure of its Lagardère Active media arm into four divisions. Lagardère…
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Poland’s ‘n’ launches OTT service
Polish satellite pay TV operator ‘n’ has launched an OTT service. The service – nVOD…
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BBC Trust says open internet is crucial
UK ISPs that market internet access services should offer unrestricted access to the web, according…
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Dutch Sport1 renews UEFA deal
Dutch sports broadcaster Sport1 has renewed its deal to air the UEFA Champions League soccer…
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BSkyB launching dedicated F1 channel
BSkyB is launching a dedicated Formula 1 auto racing channel. UK pay TV operator won…
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TF1, M6 decline to play ball on Euro 2012 rights
French commercial channels TF1 and M6 have declined to make a new, higher offer for…
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ProSiebenSat.1 acquires Swedish producer
ProSiebenSat.1’s Scandinavian production division has acquired Swedish producer Hard Hat. Snowman Productions, which was set…
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A+E Networks UK strikes deal with Cyfrowy Polsat
Polish pay TV provider Cyfrowy Polsat is adding channels from A+E Networks UK to its…
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Mediaset makes move for Endemol
Mediaset and Clessidra have submitted a joint bid for Endemol. Pier Silvio Berlusconi, vice chairman…
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Al Jazeera could launch IPO next year
Al Jazeera could launch an initial public offering in Qatar as early as next year,…
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Mediaset news channel to go on air Monday
Mediaset’s news channel TgCom24 will officially begin broadcasting on Monday, following a pre-launch test phase….
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Chello DMC wins Fox contract
Playout provider Chello DMC has won a five-year contract with Fox International Channels Europe to…
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Al Jazeera looking to French Euro 2012 rights
Al Jazeera has made a €130 million bid for the French rights to the Euro…
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Berlusconi departure could benefit Mediaset rivals
The departure of Silvio Berlusconi from political office will have wide-ranging implications for the Italian…
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BBC secures Six Nations rights
The BBC has secured exclusive rights to the Six Nations rugby tournament until 2017 and…
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BBC Worldwide Channels staffs up for original content push
BBC Worldwide’s channels division has hired Tracy Forsyth as its first commissioning editor and David…
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Volkswagen turns to KIT Digital for interactive ads
Car maker Volkswagen is using KIT Digital’s technology to deliver red-button interactive advertising. Viewers will…
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Skipper to captain ESPN
Global sports broadcaster ESPN has promoted programming boss John Skipper to the position of president…
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AMC names senior counsel
International channel operator AMC Networks has appointed John Derderian as senior counsel for its global…
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TV4 launches ‘freemium’ Play service on iPads
Swedish broadcaster TV4 has launched an iPad app for its TV4 Play on-demand service, following…
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Minimax gets Slovenian deal
Minimax, the kids channel operated by Liberty Global’s content division Chello, has launched in Slovenia…
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Sky, ESPN net Scottish soccer rights
BSkyB and ESPN have inked a five-year deal for rights to soccer matches from the…
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Mediaset launches new Premium Play service
Italian pay TV operator Mediaset has launched a new premium service that will allow customers…
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Trace strikes deal for Turkish sports channel
France-based niche content provider Trace has signed a deal with Turkish sports production company Enda…
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ONO launches Disney 3D
Spanish cable operator ONO has launched Disney 3D content to its TiVo-enabled set-tops. ONO viewers…
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Bouygues Telecom and Orange strike deal for TF1 channels
French service provider Bouygues Telecom and Orange/France Telecom have struck deals with French commercial broadcaster…
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Williams to chair new BBC Trust international committee
The UK government has appointed Lord Michael Williams of Baglan to the BBC Trust, the…
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MTV Networks Africa hires Smit
MTV Networks Africa has appointed former M-Net executive Helen Smit as programming director, music. She…
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Hedge Fund becomes top ten News Corp shareholder
Regulatory filings have revealed that the Children’s Investment Fund (CIF), run by British hedge fund…