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New appointments for Netia
Media services provider Globecast’s Netia unit has named Mathieu Poussin as sales manager for the…
Netflix ‘will be global in five years’, says Sarandos
Netflix’s Ted Sarandos has said he wants the streaming service to have a global footprint…
Olympic Committee approves TV channel plan
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved plans to launch an Olympic TV channel as…
Oi approves sale of Portugal Telecom to Altice
Brazilian telco Oi has approved the sale of its shares in Portugal Telecom to France’s…
Vimeo adds 4K download support
Vimeo has added Ultra High-Definition, 4K video support to its site, allowing Vimeo PRO members…
Most popular film and TV content now available digitally, says KPMG
The film and TV industries are reacting to digital consumer demands, with the “vast majority”…
Denmark’s TDC reportedly eyes Com Hem bid
Danish telco TDC Group is reportedly mulling a bid for Swedish cable operator Com Hem…
Canal+ takes Amazon originals to France
Canal+ has acquired two of Amazon Prime Instant Video’s original comedies, Alpha House and Betas….
Wuaki taps Civolution for UHD content watermarking
Movie and TV streaming service Wuaki.tv is integrating Civolution’s content watermarking solution into its platform…
Tablet ownership growing faster than other connected devices
Tablet ownership among US consumers is growing at a faster rate than that of any…
DirecTV gets 4K boost with new satellite launch
US and Latin American satellite TV provider DirecTV is gaining extra capacity to deliver 4K…
Eutelsat announces Quantum satellites
Eutelsat has launched a programme that will let its clients actively define the performance and…
Satellite services market to hit US$17.2 billion
The fixed satellite services market is expected to grow from US$13.46 billion in 2014 to US$17.21 billion by 2019, according to…
Number of UK homes with a TV set falls for first time
After years of consecutive growth, the number of UK households with a TV set has…
Civil servant tipped for Ofcom top job
Civil servant Sharon White, who currently holds the top role in the Treasury overseeing the…
IAC reportedly puts CollegeHumor up for sale
IAC is reportedly looking to sell its stake in comedy video site CollegeHumor following a…
BBC Trust to launch BBC Three consultation
The BBC Trust is due to launch a public consultation next month about plans to…
TV ads strong in 2014, weaker than expected in 2015
Media agency ZenithOptimedia is forecasting that global ad expenditure will grow 4.9% in 2015, reaching…
Just 55% of UK viewers watch TV exclusively on a TV set
Just 55% of UK TV viewers claim they only ever watch TV on a TV…
Motive’s Tablet TV tuner launches in the UK
TabletTV, a digital tuner that is designed to let UK viewers watch Freeview TV from…
MTG launches JuicyPlay gossip video sites
The Modern Times Group is rolling out three entertainment and celebrity gossip video sites under…
Netflix orders original Nina Simone doc
Netflix and FremantleMedia-backed producer RadicalMedia are making What Happened Miss Simone?, an original feature doc…
Nangu.TV expands deal with T-Mobile Czech Republic
Media platform provider for IPTV and OTT services, Nangu.TV, has expanded its relationship with T-Mobile…
Fashion TV stages European rollout
Fashion Television has launching its European feed on Astra satellites at orbital position 19.2 degrees, as…
BBC launches iPlayer on Xbox One, extends offline viewing window
The BBC has launched its iPlayer catch-up service for Xbox One consoles in the UK…
UPC Poland to launch full version of Horizon
Liberty Global-owned cable operator UPC Poland is to launch a full Horizon advanced TV offering,…
BT to decide on EE or O2, Vodafone denies Liberty Global interest
BT is expected to make a choice between acquiring EE and O2 by Christmas, according…
UltraViolet awareness hits 44% in the US
Awareness of UltraViolet is “on the rise” among US consumers, with 44% now claiming to…
EBU appoints new executive board, outlines future vision
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has named the remaining nine members of its executive board…
Bouygues Telecom to launch Android box in January
French service provider Bouygues Telecom is to launch its new Android-based box, dubbed Miami, in…