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New appointments for Netia

Media services provider Globecast’s Netia unit has named Mathieu Poussin as sales manager for the…

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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…

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Olympic Committee approves TV channel plan

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved plans to launch an Olympic TV channel as…

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Oi approves sale of Portugal Telecom to Altice

Brazilian telco Oi has approved the sale of its shares in Portugal Telecom to France’s…

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Vimeo adds 4K download support

Vimeo has added Ultra High-Definition, 4K video support to its site, allowing Vimeo PRO members…

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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”…

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Denmark’s TDC reportedly eyes Com Hem bid

Danish telco TDC Group is reportedly mulling a bid for Swedish cable operator Com Hem…

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Canal+ takes Amazon originals to France

Canal+ has acquired two of Amazon Prime Instant Video’s original comedies, Alpha House and Betas….

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Wuaki taps Civolution for UHD content watermarking

Movie and TV streaming service Wuaki.tv is integrating Civolution’s content watermarking solution into its platform…

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Tablet ownership growing faster than other connected devices

Tablet ownership among US consumers is growing at a faster rate than that of any…

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DirecTV gets 4K boost with new satellite launch

US and Latin American satellite TV provider DirecTV is gaining extra capacity to deliver 4K…

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Eutelsat announces Quantum satellites

Eutelsat has launched a programme that will let its clients actively define the performance and…

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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…

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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…

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Civil servant tipped for Ofcom top job

Civil servant Sharon White, who currently holds the top role in the Treasury overseeing the…

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IAC reportedly puts CollegeHumor up for sale

IAC is reportedly looking to sell its stake in comedy video site CollegeHumor following a…

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BBC Trust to launch BBC Three consultation

The BBC Trust is due to launch a public consultation next month about plans to…

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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…

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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…

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Motive’s Tablet TV tuner launches in the UK

TabletTV, a digital tuner that is designed to let UK viewers watch Freeview TV from…

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MTG launches JuicyPlay gossip video sites

The Modern Times Group is rolling out three entertainment and celebrity gossip video sites under…

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Netflix orders original Nina Simone doc

Netflix and FremantleMedia-backed producer RadicalMedia are making What Happened Miss Simone?, an original feature doc…

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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…

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Fashion TV stages European rollout

Fashion Television has launching its European feed on Astra satellites at orbital position 19.2 degrees, as…

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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…

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UPC Poland to launch full version of Horizon

Liberty Global-owned cable operator UPC Poland is to launch a full Horizon advanced TV offering,…

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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…

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UltraViolet awareness hits 44% in the US

Awareness of UltraViolet is “on the rise” among US consumers, with 44% now claiming to…

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EBU appoints new executive board, outlines future vision

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has named the remaining nine members of its executive board…

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Bouygues Telecom to launch Android box in January

French service provider Bouygues Telecom is to launch its new Android-based box, dubbed Miami, in…