Viacom International Media Networks has announced the promotion of Tom Armstrong to VP, digital sales, Viacom Brand Solutions International.
Ziggo adds NHK World TV
UPDATED – MARCH 16. Ziggo, Holland’s largest cable operator, has added NHK World TV to its basic digital bouquet. The Japanese public broadcaster has turned the international English language channel […]
Dutch digital TV to pass 6 million subs in 2011
The Dutch digital TV market will grow to over 6 million subscribers in 2011, according to market researcher Telecompaper. In 2010, the market grew 15% to 5.44 million subscribers at […]
Paris goes all digital
From midnight on the night of Monday March 7 through until Tuesday March 8, the analogue TV transmitters on the Eiffel Tower in Paris will be switched off and forever […]
PVR ‘kills’ local soaps on Belgian VTM
Belgian private broadcaster VTM has decided to stop programming this locally produced soap atthis timeslot. According to local press reports, the reason is that about 25% of all viewers watch […]
SES and Sea Launch announce framework agreement
Luxembourg-based SES and Sea Launch have announced that they have entered into a framework understanding regarding possible cooperation on the future launch of SES satellites on Sea Launch launch vehicles.
Canal+ not honouring TPS conditions
The French competition authority (l’Autorité de la concurrence) has said that Canal+ is not honouring the conditions of the acquisition of the premium TV assets of TPS, according to a […]
Providence sheds half its Kabel Deutschland shares
Luxembourg based Cable Holding, the largest shareholder of Kabel Deutschland, has successfully placed 20 million shares – equivalent to half its interest in the cabler – through Goldman Sachs International […]
Sony UK connects to Moshcam live music videos
Sony UK is adding the live video music VOD service Moshcam to its connected TV platform Bravia Internet Video, which will be available on-demand and free of charge.
ITV appoints Angela Jain
ITV has appointed Angela Jain, previously head of E4, as its director of digital channels and acquisitions. She takes the role vacated by Zai Bennett, who left ITV to become […]