Broadband TV News launches German service

Broadband TV News has launched a dedicated German language website and daily newsletter.

MPAA launches guide to legal videos

The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) has launched a new website that will serve as a resource for audiences to legally access movies and TV shows.

nc+ to appeal fine

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The new Polish DTH platform nc+ is to appeal the PLN11 million (€2.62 million) fine imposed on it by the competition authority UOKiK.

Canal Touch comes to Windows 8

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Canal Plus has said it intends to launch its multiscreen service Canal Touch on Windows 8 tablets this November.

European multiscreen: hopes and challenges

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Europe is likely to see a surge in the use of companion devices in the next three years, with the total number of smartphones and tablets approaching one billion.

Italy leads in HbbTV potential

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HbbTV take-up could be higher in Italy than any other leading television market in Western Europe by 2015.

SBS Discovery buys Sweden’s TV11

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SBS Discovery is buying Sweden’s TV11 from the TV4 Group.

Advertisers dip into Channel 4 targeted data pool

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Channel 4 has announced the first batch of clients that have signed to use targeted advertising on 4oD.

Bosnian telcos team up

The Bosnian telcos Aneks and BH Telecom have signed a wholesale agreement.

German ASO impacts on SES

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Although SES saw a 6.2% year-on-year decrease in revenues at constant FX in Europe in the first quarter, Astra still remains in an extremely strong position on the continent.

New telco kids on the TV block

They may be two companies operating in two very different countries, but both Netia and TalkTalk are certainly making their presence felt in their respective TV markets.