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Lifetime launching in the UK and globally
A+E Networks has told DTVE’s sister publication TBI that it has concrete plans to launch…
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Dune HD partners with Digisoft.tv
Set-top box (STB) maker Dune HD and HTML5 STB software provider Digisoft.tv have partnered to…
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Viewster adds 200 titles
Switzerland-based video-on-demand service Viewster has added more than 200 TV and film titles to its…
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Peter Chernin makes US$500m Hulu bid
Former News Corp president and chief operating officer Peter Chernin has reportedly tabled a US$500…
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A+E Networks gears up for UK H2 launch
A+E Networks is due to launch its H2 network, a complimentary brand to its History…
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FremantleMedia repositioned for digital growth
The recent restructure at FremantleMedia has positioned it to capitalise on digital opportunities and acquisitions…
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Netia buys network from UPC Polska
Polish IPTV service provider Netia has signed a deal with UPC Polska to buy a…
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Cyfrowy Polsat denies web portal interest
Polish pay TV operator Cyfrowy Polsat has denied it is interested in buying domestic web portal…
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Canal Plus names new pay TV channels chief
Maxime Saada has been named as deputy CEO of Canal Plus Group in charge of…
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France 24 launches on Virgin Media
News channel France 24 has launched on Virgin Media in the UK, with both English…
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US satellite TV revenues tipped to rise
Revenue for satellite TV providers in the US market is set to increase by 1.8%…
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Cash in the Attic online extension set to go live
Argonon’s long-planned online property based on UK factual entertainment format Cash in the Attic will go live…
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BBC launches Stagebox IP production device
The BBC has launched a camera-mounted device that lets programme makers to link multiple cameras…
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Conax partners with Columbus on digital IP video platform
Telenor-owned content security specialist Conax has signed a commercial deployment deal with wholesale telecoms provider…
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BBC plans HD iPlayer push, questions hang over 3D
The BBC has plans to expand its HD output on the iPlayer following the closure…
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Zeebox teams up with Vizrt for second screen interactivity
Social TV app provider Zeebox has teamed up with graphics and asset management technology provider…
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4G interference could affect fewer Freeview homes than expected
Interference to UK digital-terrestrial service Freeview from 4G networks could affect fewer households than expected,…
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Cloud-based TV market expected to grow six-fold by 2017
Cloud-based TV revenues will grow to over US$750 million (€580 million) by 2017, up from…
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80% of smart TV owners use apps
Developers should look to video and gaming apps for smart TVs to drive new revenues,…
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Cyfrowy Polsat launches new channels
Polish pay TV operator Cyfrowy Polsat is launching two new channels on its platform –…
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Trace channels on Türksat
Sports channel Trace Sports and music and lifestyle channel Trace Urban have joined the Türksat…
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VimpelCom names technical director for Urals unit
Russian service provider VimpelCom’s Urals region unit has named Vladimir Kokurin as technical director, in…
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Vivacom adds new channels
Bulgarian telco Vivacom has added Eurosport 2 to its pay TV line-up along with family…
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SES names new board members
Satellite operator SES shareholders have named its president and CEO Romain Bausch to the company’s…
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Skype founder’s online Vdio service goes live in US, UK
Vdio, a new video rental service for movies and TV shows from Skype co-founder Janus…
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Swiss regulator investigates Swisscom grip on sports rights
Swiss competition regulatoras launched an enquiry into the distribution of live sports on pay TV…
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Tablet shipments to hit 197 million
Worldwide tablet shipments are tipped to jump 70% this year, reaching 197 million, according to…
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CSA launches reality TV consultation after Koh-Lanta deaths
French media regulator the CSA has initiated a joint consultation with the country’s channels on…
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Bertelsmann confirms RTL stake sale
German publishing company Bertelsmann has confirmed that it plans to reduce its holding in broadcaster…
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Telenor Sweden to switch to Ericsson TV platform
Telenor Sweden is to migrate its multiscreen TV platform to Ericsson’s platform. Telenor Sweden will…