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MTG’s Dreamhack and Discovery partner to create eSuperliga

MTG-owned eSports company Dreamhack has partnered with Discovery Networks Denmark and the country’s top football…

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MTG increases eSports investment, writes down Zoomin.TV assets

MTG has increased its stake in eSports business Turtle Entertainment and has announced that it…

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Nordic Entertainment to be listed next March

Modern Times Group is to move ahead with the split-off of broadcasting and streaming arm…

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Kinnevik completes distribution of MTG shares

Sweden’s Kinnevik has completed the completed the distribution of its shares in Modern Times Group…

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MTG and NENT Group secure €382m credit

Modern Times Group (MTG) and the newly separated Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) have jointly…

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New name for Viasat Sport Baltic channel

All Media Baltics, the Providence Equity Partners-backed outfit that took control of Modern Times Group’s…

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MTG’s Zoomin.TV partners with Baidu

MTG-owned online video network, Zoomin.TV, has signed a deal with Baidu to produce a 144-episode…

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Gaming boosts MTGx as Modern Times Group preps for split

A strong contribution from gaming outfit InnoGames helped boost Modern Times Group’s MTGx unit’s revenues…

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Kinnevik CFO quits MTG board ahead of shares distribution

Kinnevik chief financial officer Joakim Andersson has resigned from Modern Times Group’s board of directors…

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NENT Merges Splay & Nice One to create branded entertainment powerhouse

On Monday June 18, MTG’s Nordic Entertainment Group announced that it had acquired the remaining…

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Kinnevik to distribute MTG shares to secure Tele2-Com Hem merger

Swedish conglomerate Kinnevik’s board has resolved to propose the distribution of all the company’s shares…

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Nordic Entertainment Group launches new corporate branding

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has launched new corporate branding that is designed to reflect…

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MTG strategy chief to become Nordic Entertainment Group CFO

MTG’s chief strategy officer, Gabriel Catrina, is set to become chief financial officer of Nordic…

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MTG takes full control of digital video network Zoomin.TV

MTG has upped its stake in Zoomin.TV from 51% to 100% after agreeing to buy…

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MTG makes exec appointments, completes Trace sale

MTG has appointed two new members to its leadership team following its decision to split the…

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MTG reports strong Q1 results ahead of business split

Modern Times Group (MTG) reported strong first quarter results with 9% organic growth and profits…

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MTG unveils Nordic Entertainment Group management team

Nordic Entertainment Group – the renamed and soon-to-be split-off broadcasting arm of Modern Times Group…

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MTG proposes gaming industry veteran for the board

Modern Times Group (MTG) has proposed that games and entertainment industry executive, Gerhard Florin, join…

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MTG: business split will enable more growth and higher profits

MTG’s decision to split the business in two will create greater focus and flexibility and enable more…

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MTG appoints Sweden CEO

MTG has appointed its head of Nordic Entertainment Operations, Filippa Wallestam, as the new chief…

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Modern Times Group to split in two

Modern Times Group (MTG) is to split in two, with its free and pay TV…

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TV4, Discovery, MTG and Telia team up in targeted ad initiative

Telia, TV4 Group, Discovery Networks and Modern Times Group (MTG) have teamed up to launch…

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MTG: viewing of Viaplay climbed 25% in 2017

Nordic subscription video-on-demand service Viaplay saw viewing time increase by 25% during 2017, according to…

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MTG sells Bulgaria’s Nova Group

MTG has sold its 95% shareholding in Nova Broadcasting Group in Bulgaria in a deal…

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TDC accepts €5.4bn takeover, drops MTG plan

TDC’s board has recommended shareholders accept a €5.4 billion takeover offer from a consortium of…

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TDC board could drop MTG plans as potential bidder appears

TDC’s board of directors could drop plans to buy MTG’s broadcasting and entertainment business after…

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MTG agrees to sell Nordic Entertainment and Studios assets to TDC

MTG has agreed to sell its Nordic broadcasting and entertainment business to Danish telco TDC…

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MTG sells Trace stake at €40 million valuation

MTG has agreed to sell its 75% stake in youth broadcaster Trace in a deal…

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MTG secures rights to UEFA Futsal tournament

Modern Times Group (MTG) has secured the exclusive Nordic media rights to five-a-side-football variant Futsal’s…

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MTG launches US$30m gaming investment fund

Modern Times Group (MTG) has launched a US$30 million investment fund, targeting minority investments in…