Discovery Communications has appointed Michael Lang as EVP of international development and digital.
Archives for February 2016
Ericsson teams up with UPC Polska
Ericsson has signed a five-year management services agreement with UPC Polska, Poland’s leading cable operator, effective April 1, 2016.
New owner for Viasat Ukraine?
The broadcaster 1+1 Media is set to enter Ukraine’s DTH market by buying a platform currently backed by Modern Times Group (MTG).
Cyfrowy Polsat hits SmartDOM year-end target
Poland’s leading pay-TV operator Cyfrowy Polsat ended 2015 with over one million customers, buying a total of 3.04 million RGUs, to its SmartDOM programme.
Foxxum adds live-TV and VOD from Deutsche Welle
German smart TV solutions provider Foxxum has made content from Germany’s international broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) available,
Brussels launches Arianespace acquisition investigation
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed acquisition of Arianespace by Airbus Safran Launchers.
UPC Austria starts analogue switch-off
The largest Austrian cable operator UPC Austria will commence analogue switch-off this spring.
BBC & International grow AMC
AMC’s involvement in BBC America contributed to a $405 million rise in revenues in 2015.
Russian channels sue US distributors
A number of Russian TV channels have filed a lawsuit against companies they claimn to be illegally distributing their services in the US.
Digital TV landmark for Romania
This year should see a tipping point for TV reception in Romania, with the number of homes watching digital cable or satellite services for the first time exceeding 50% of […]