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Netflix international base expected to account for fifth of total
Netflix is likely to see international subscription account for one fifth of its overall business…
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Netgem takes loss as it invests in expansion
French TV technology and services provider Netgem posted a small net loss on increased revenues…
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European pay TV sector shrinks 5.8%
The European pay TV sector had 7,898 operators across 37 countries last year, a “significant…
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MTG completes Trace deal
Modern Times Group (MTG) has completed its 75% buyout of youth-orientated, Europe-based channel group, Trace,…
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SPI launching channels on Ukrainian satellite service
European channel distributor SPI International is to launch a number of its thematic networks on…
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CNN International names regional sales chief
News broadcaster CNN International has named Antonio Canto as vice-president, regional sales. Canto, who will…
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SES providing capacity for Eurovision ultra HD World Cup coverage
Satellite operator SES has said it is distributing Eurovision ultra HD coverage of the football…
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RDK looks to Europe with DVB additions
RDK Management, the company set up by Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Liberty Global to…
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Sony to launch PlayStation TV in Europe later this year
Sony launched its rebranded PlayStation TV entertainment system at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in…
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Sky Sports launches new football channel
UK pay TV operator Sky is set to launch a new channel, called Sky Sports…
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Netia appoints European sales executive
Netia, the Globecast-owned software solutions firm specialising in delivery of audio-visual content, has hired former…
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Eutelsat demos Ultra HD channel, launches 3B satellite
Eutelsat Communications is stepping up its commitment to Ultra HD, launching what it claims is…
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US SCTE to outline Europe initiatives at ANGA
The US-based Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) is set to detail new European initiatives…
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Deutsche Telekom grows TV subscribers by 20%
Deutsche Telekom said that it increased its European IPTV, satellite and cable TV customer numbers…
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Blinkx names media SVP
Internet media platform provider Blinkx has named Donald Hamilton as senior vice-president of Blinkx Media….
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IPTV subscriber numbers grow 21% in 2013
Global IPTV subscriber numbers grew by 21% last year, reaching 96 million at the end…
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FIC continues Nat Geo People rollout
Fox International Channels said will launch its new Nat Geo People channel in a total…
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Discovery sees room for traditional pay TV growth in Europe
Discovery will continue to focus on traditional pay TV rather than new digital initiatives in…
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Some 44% of consumers watch movies and TV shows daily via the web
Some 44% of consumers now watch full-length movies and TV shows over the internet on…
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SatLink launches DVB-S2 platform on Eutelsat’s Hot Bird
SatLink Communications has launched a new DVB-S2 platform on Eutelsat’s Hot Bird satellite. The platform…
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Discovery open to teaming up with pay TV operators, may take Velocity international
Discovery is open to partnering with European pay TV operators to acquire or develop new…
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Arab broadcasting union signs Eutelsat deal
The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) has agreed a multi-year contract for Ku-band capacity on…
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Fox International Channels names Euro chief
Fox International Channels has named Jan Koeppen as president, Europe and Africa. He will replace…
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Masstech acquires PlayBox assets
Masstech Group has acquired the products and technology assets of channel-in-a-box playout specialist PlayBox Technology….
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Arabsat issues RFP for four new satellites
Middle East satellite operator Arabsat has issued a request for proposals for the procurement of…
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Video ad platform BrightRoll makes European push
US-based video ad platform BrightRoll is extending its reach into Europe after signing an agreement…
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Du joins Europe-Southeast Asia cable consortium
UAE-based service provider du has joined an international consortium of telcos committed to building a…
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OTT service WhereverTV heads for European smart TV
US-based over-the-top subscription TV service WhereverTV has signed up with German white label smart TV…
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More than 50% of Europeans to buy UHDTVs by 2016, claims research
Some 56% of Europeans said they would be likely to buy an Ultra High Definition…
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Box Television secures new deals in Hungary, Tanzania
UK-based Box Television has expanded the presence of its channels in central and eastern Europe…