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Germany
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Deutsche Telekom circles Primacom
Deutsche Telekom is one of at least four bidders attempting to acquire German cable operator…
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Daily viewing times increase across Europe
Average TV viewing times increased across all of the big five European territories last year,…
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ZDF holds firm on carriage fees as KDG takes legal action
German public broadcaster ZDF has reacted with equanimity to the threat of legal action by…
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ProSiebenSat.1 posts growth despite Euro 2012 hit
Germany-based broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 maintained advertising revenues in its core German-language area market more or less…
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Amazon’s LoveFilm inks Miramax deal
LoveFilm has inked a deal with movie distributor Miramax giving the Amazon-owned service’s customers in…
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KDG launches 1TB DVR
German cable operator Kabel Deutschland (KDG) has launched a new DVR with what it claims…
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WISI extends headend offering
German cable technology company WISI Communications has launched a new module for its WISI Compact…
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Kabel Deutschland taps fresh cash
German cable operator Kabel Deutschland has successfully placed an additional €200 million tap on its…
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Streaming habits vary across Europe, but PC still rules
Streaming via a PC is more popular than connected TVs and other devices across Europe’s…
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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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Sky Deutschland strikes deal with Constantin Film
Pay TV operator Sky Deutschland has struck a deal with German film producer and distributor…
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SevenOne International rebrands as Red Arrow International
SevenOne International, a sister company of German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, has rebranded as Red Arrow International….
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Tele Columbus adds SalveTV to digital tier
German cable operator Tele Columbus is making Thuringian local TV channel SalveTV available on its…
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VPRT names pay TV working group chair
German commercial broadcasters association the VPRT has named Sabine Christmann as chairman of its working…
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Sky Deutschland tipped to make profit in next quarter
Sky Deutschland will post an operating profit in its second quarter, according to a wire…
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Primacom ramps up channel offering
German cable operator Primacom has added six new channels, including four HD networks. HD versions…
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KDG to launch offer RTL Nitro
Kabel Deutschland is adding RTL Nitro to its digital cable network. From July 3, the…
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Tele Columbus expands HD offering to 40 channels
German cable operator Tele Columbus has expanded its HD line-up with the addition of AXN…
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Broadcasters need freedom to diversify revenues, says RTL’s Rudas
Free-to-air broadcasters need the freedom to develop new advertising models and also need to diversify…
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KDG signs RTL deal
RTL has signed a carriage deal with KDG that will see a number of its…
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German broadcasters threaten to leave cable networks
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF are removing themselves from three of the country’s largest…
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Sky Deutschland renews SPT deal
Sky Deutschland has extended its deal with Sony Pictures Television, including the exclusive pay TV…
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RTL names communications head
RTL Group has appointed Oliver Fahlbusch as head of corporate communications. Fahlbusch is currently senior…
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UPC Austria extends ORF Sport Plus reach
UPC Austria is making the ORF Sport Plus channel available to all customers. The public…
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UEFA awards football rights in Germany and Azerbaijan
UEFA, the European football body, has awarded some Europa League rights in Germany to ProSiebenSat1….
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Servus TV secures German Ice Hockey rights
Red Bull Media House-owned free-to-air channel Servus TV has secured the rights to German Ice…
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Sky secures near simultaneous release of The Newsroom
Pay TV operator Sky Deutschland is to make the new HBO series The Newsroom available…
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KDG issues €300 million bond to replace Tele Columbus financing
German cable operator Kabel Deutschland (KDG) has issued a €300 million bond. The company will…
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ANGA Cable sees growth in international visitors
The ANGA Cable show saw strong growth in international visitors this year, with the proportion…
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Sky’s acquisition of all Bundesliga rights in line with business plan, says Sullivan
Sky Deutschland’s acquisition of comprehensive rights to German top-tier football, including IP as well as…