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TF1’s audience up, profits down

French broadcaster TF1 reported an increase in audience share during the first half of 2013, though…

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Channel 4 launches mobile downloads

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has added a mobile download option to its 4oD video-on-demand service. …

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Pat Younge resigns from BBC Production post

BBC Productions’ chief creative officer Pat Younge has resigned from his position, citing the new…

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ProSieben MAXX to launch BBC Earth branded block

New German free-to-air channel ProSieben MAXX is due to launch a branded block of BBC…

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Ofcom consults on new Channel 4 license terms

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom is consulting on whether Channel 4 should be required to commission…

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BT Sport receives half a million sign-ups

BT reported a “strong start” for its new sports channel line-up with more than half…

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RTL strikes German OTT deal with Magine

RTL Deutschland has inked a deal with OTT service Magine. The exclusive agreement means RTL’s…

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Sky Italia to launch Crime & Investigation channel

Sky Italia is launching a raft of new channels, including A+E Networks-owned Crime & Investigation….

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Sky News launches on Roku

Sky News has launched on Roku streaming set-top boxes, with viewers able to access the…

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South Africa’s Platco Digital to launch FTA DTH platform

Satellite operator SES has signed a contract with South African independent broadcaster e.tv to broadcast…

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ProSiebenSat.1 deal paves way for €3.4bn private equity exit

The private equity firms that control European broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, KKR and Permira, will be free…

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Česká Televize moves forward with HbbTV service

Czech public broadcaster Česká Televize has launched the second phase of an HbbTV pilot project…

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AMC/Sundance Channel hires Latin American distribution chief

AMC/Sundance Channel Global has hired Gustavo Lopez as its VP, global distribution for Latin America,…

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Al Jazeera America hires top US news talent ahead of launch

Al Jazeera America, the Qatar-owned news broadcaster’s forthcoming US channel, has hired former ABC News…

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Ofcom sets new public service license terms for ITV, Channel 5

UK broadcast regulator Ofcom has ruled that ITV must deliver more regionalised news reports as…

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Dave launches catch-up TV service on YouView

UKTV-owned entertainment channel Dave has launched a seven-day catch-up TV service on the YouView platform….

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Netflix receives Emmy nominations

Netflix has received a string of Emmy nominations led by House of Cards, marking the…

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BBC launches user experience research

The BBC has launched a long-term research collaboration between its R&D department and universities looking…

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Russian rights-holders team up to combat piracy

A group of Russian media rights holders comprising producer and channel provider Sistema Mass-Media and…

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Trace to launch interactive music service and mobile brand

Trace, the French youth-focused thematic channel provider, is to launch a new personalised, interactive streaming…

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Local TV provider Comux launches ‘manifesto’

Comux UK, the group mandated by regulator Ofcom to build and operate the infrastructure for…

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PBS America moves to Documentaries on BSkyB

PBS America is to move to a new channel slot on the BSkyB platform in…

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Skylink adds new channels

M7 Group-owned Czech and Slovak pay TV operator Skylink is adding six new channels to…

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CSA censures Orange Cinéma Séries and NRJ 12

French media regulator the CSA has issued a warning to Orange Cinéma Séries (OCS) after…

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EC launches state aid investigation into Numericable

The European Commission has launched an investigation into French cable operator Numericable’s acquisition of networks…

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BBC and BT Sport to share FA Cup rights

The BBC and BT Sport are to share rights to English FA Cup football under…

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SBS Discovery Media wins World Cup and Euro 2016 qualifiers

SBS Discovery Media, the unit created by Discovery following its acquisition of SBS Broadcasting, has…

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South Africa’s SuperSport to launch new channels

South Africa’s SuperSport is to launch new HD sports channels on the DStv pay TV…

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France 24 Arabic launches in Israel on Hot

News channel France 24 has launched its Arabic version on Israeli cable operator Hot’s network….

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BBC to launch five new HD channels as Ofcom creates capacity for more

The BBC has said that it will launch five new free HD channels by early…