Well-known and respected freelance journalist Dr Jörn Krieger is joining the Broadband TV News news team from today.
UPC Nederland launches ‘free’ MyPrime VOD
UPC Nederland is launching the ‘free’ MyPrime VOD service offering 1,000 movies and 1,000 TV-series episodes to its top-tier customers.
Turner Broadcasting appoints Ian McDonough
Turner Broadcasting has appointed Ian McDonough to lead its Northern European business.
Second Sync and Mesagraph join Twitter
The Second Sync social analytics team says it is joining Twitter, the company announced on its website. Twitter has also acquired France’s Mesagraph.
Poland eyes hybrid TV regulation
Poland’s National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) plans to closely monitor developments in hybrid TV, both domestically and elsewhere in Europe, in order to guide it towards eventually regulating the sector.
Management changes at BBC Worldwide
Joyce Yeung and David Weiland land new roles within BBC Worldwide, while Ian McDonough will leave the company.
Naspers Pay-TV CEO Greyling steps down
Eben Greyling, CEO of the Naspers pay-television operations, has decided to take a break and pursue new interests after more than 18 years with the group.
Positive sign for Raduga TV
The Russian DTH platform Raduga TV can still apply for a satellite licence despite a court decision against it.
i24news signs German, Swiss deals
International news channel, i24news, is launching on Kabel Deutschland and Swisscom TV.
MTG Latvian talks fail
MTG has failed to reach an agreement with Lattelecom over the distribution of TV3.