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CNN takes top spot in Africa

CNN is the most-watched international news channel in Africa, according to the latest EMS Africa…

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Vision TV Network available on Roku

UK playout specialist and and hybrid IP-broadcast channel aggregator Vision247’s Vision TV Network is now…

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CTC-International expands footprint

Russian broadcaster CTC Media is to launch the international version of the CTC channel in…

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Jason Kilar and Dawn Ostroff confirmed for MIPCOM

Hulu boss Jason Kilar will give a keynote address at the upcoming MIPCOM TV market…

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Hulu and BBC join forces for comedy

US-based online video service Hulu and UK public broadcaster the BBC have joined forces and…

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Virgin Media launches Dark Knight TiVo app

UK cabler Virgin Media has launched a Dark Knight Rises app on its TiVo service….

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Two in three UK viewers will watch Olympics online, study says

Almost two-thirds of UK TV viewers will watch this summer’s Olympic Games online, according to…

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Satellite operators implement Carrier ID for Olympics

Satellite operators Eutelsat, Intelsat and SES are to implement Carrier ID, a new technique to…

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AsiaSat shareholders reject de-listing plan

Satellite operator AsiaSat’s independent shareholders have rejected plans to take the company private. AsiaSat said…

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Zodiak Media reorganises

Zodiak Media has reorganised its management structure following chief operating officer Jonny Slow’s departure to…

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Growth of catch-up viewing via PCs is slowing, says Ofcom

The growth in popularity of watching catch-up services via a PC is slowing down in…

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BBC and NHK prep Super Hi-Vision Olympics [VIDEO]

The BBC and NHK are planning to show the upcoming London Summer Olympics in Super…

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Movies generate US$4.3 billion for Euro broadcasters

Imported feature films generated US$4.31 billion (€3.51 billion) for European broadcasters in 2011, according to…

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Regulator approves mystery acquisition of 50% of Tricolor TV

Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service has approved the sale of 50% of leading pay TV operator…

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TiVo acquires ad measurement company

DVR technology company TiVo is acquiring TRA, an advertising software company. TRA’s platform includes a…

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CNC study reveals pattern of film exploitation in France

France’s Centre National du Cinéma (CNC) has released the first results of its study into…

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EBU signs UEFA distribution deal

The EBU has signed a deal with European football body UEFA to deliver programming on…

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Commercial broadcasters brace for Olympic downturn

The UK’s commercial broadcasters expect a sharp decline in TV ad revenues throughout the London…

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Mediaset accelerates cost-cutting plans

Italy’s Mediaset is increasing the scope of its cost-cutting plan, according to wire reports. Quoting…

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Sky Italia names Gerritsen as VP of communications

Sky Italia has appointed Eric Gerritsen as executive vice- president of communications and public affairs,…

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TeliaSonera reports TV revenue growth

Revenues from Scandinavian telco TeliaSonera’s TV services were up 13% in the second quarter ending…

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Media Capital strikes deal with Microsoft in Portugal

Prisa-backed Portuguese media group Media Capital has signed a deal with Microsoft to make video…

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Kabel Deutschland using Jacada customer service technology

Kabel Deutschland is using technology from customer service specialist Jacada to provide the operator with…

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NovelSat launches dedicated modem

Satellite technology specialist NovelSat has launched the NS3000 modem, which it says can achieve data…

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Global iPlayer passes one million downloads, BBC extends trial

BBC Worldwide’s Global iPlayer on-demand service has passed the one million downloads milestone a year…

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France Télévisions and Orange partner for 3D Olympics

French public broadcaster France Télévisions will air coverage of the Olympic Games in 3D this…

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Lescure says internet piracy sanction is necessary

Some form of sanction is indispensable in the fight against internet piracy, but other measures…

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Teo grows TV base

TeliaSonera-owned Lithuanian telco Teo’s TV base grew by 9.7% over the past year to 156,400,…

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Traditional TV still preferred by sports fans

Traditional TV and public screens will remain the most popular ways for keeping up with…

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BBC launches Olympics app

UK public broadcaster the BBC has launched an Olympics app for smartphones that will offer…