Modern Times Group (MTG) is launching a new group-wide initiative designed to to accelerate the pace of its digital innovation and expansion.
Viasat losing satellite homes
April 18, 2013 12.23 Europe/London By
Viasat continues to suffer subscriber erosion on its Nordic pay-TV business with the added complication of having one of its third party distributors restate volumes.
MTG strikes two major Danish deals
November 16, 2012 07.53 Europe/London By
Modern Times Group has signed agreements with Boxer and Canal Digital that will both boost free-TV penetration and strengthen its pay-TV offer in Denmark.
New faces on MTG management team
October 15, 2012 09.49 Europe/London By
Modern Times Group has named two new senior executives for its pay-TV operations in the Nordic region and in Africa.
MTG sweeps up TV 2 Sport
October 8, 2012 07.24 Europe/London By
MTG launches Nordic HD offensive
August 17, 2012 08.06 Europe/London By
The Modern Times Group is expanding its Viasat offering through the launch of 11 additional HD channels and four play catch-up channels.
Albrecht to leave MTG
July 31, 2012 07.32 Europe/London By
Modern Times Group (MTG) has announced the resignation of Hans-Holger Albrecht and the appointment of Jørgen Madsen as group president and CEO.
MTG buys into Swedish fibrenet
July 30, 2012 09.34 Europe/London By
Modern Times Group is to acquire 80% of the Swedish communications network Zitius Service Delivery AB. The undisclosed purchase from Quadracom also give MTG the option to acquire the remaining 20% in 2016.
MTG loses interest in Canal Digital
July 23, 2012 09.24 Europe/London By
Modern Times Group CEO Hans Holger Albrecht says it is no longer interested in a merger or takeover of Nordic DTH rival Canal Digital.
Albrecht expects OTT to replace falling satellite subs
July 20, 2012 09.06 Europe/London By
MTG president Hans Holger Albrecht has said he expects revenues from the Viaplay service go some way towards compensating for a continuing decline in DTH satellite subscribers.
