beIN launches new streaming service with Synamedia Senza
beIN has become the first operator to go live with Synamedia Senza for its new subscription video service, beIN Steam. … [Read More...]
Today’s News – As it Happens
Refresh for NOW app in Italy
Sky Italia is rolling out a new version of its NOW app in the Italian market with an improved user experience and new advanced feature. … [Read More...]
TiVo report shows consumers want quality over quantity
Consumers have begun to declutter their video libraries in a bid to simplify their entertainment experiences. … [Read More...]
News Line
ZDF Studios and Castalia launch crime channel on Samsung TV Plus
ZDF Studios, the commercial subsidiary of German public broadcaster ZDF, and international media development company Castalia Communications Corporation are launching Crimen ZDF on 30 April 2025.
SES declares solid start to financial year
SES has reported revenues of €509 million (down -0.5% year-on year and Adjusted EBITDA of €280 million (-0.9%) in the first three months of 2025.
StudioCanal Germany appoints Hooman Afshari and Lutz Rippe as Co-CEOs
StudioCanal has announced a leadership change in its German division, naming Hooman Afshari and Lutz Rippe as Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective 1 June 2025.
Viaplay to broadcast UEFA European Championship this summer
Viaplay is to share the rights to this year’s UEFA European Football Championship with the public broadcaster SVT.
Eurosport 4K to show French Open in UHD
From 25 May to 8 June 2025, Eurosport 4K will broadcast live coverage of the French Open from Roland-Garros in UHD HDR.
Re-imagined Bergerac to return for second season
BBC Studios’ broadcaster UKTV has recommissioned Bergerac, the reworking of the 1980s series, about a Jersey-based policeman.
XITE expands Samsung TV Plus offering in the Netherlands and Germany
XITE is launching two new music video channels on Samsung TV Plus in the Netherlands: XITE Lekker Hollands and XITE 80s Flashback.
Cosmote takes Telekom brand
OTE Group has announced it is combining is popular Cosmote brand with that of Deutsche Telekom to create Cosmote Telekom.
Aprecomm appoints former Airties CEO to Advisory Board
Aprecomm, the intuitive network and customer experience platform provider, has appointed former Airties CEO Philippe Alcaras as an advisor.
beIN Media Group extends rights deal in MENA and Asia
UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, and UEFA Women’s Champions League will remain on beIN Sports until end of 2027 season.
Spiegel TV expands FAST offering on Samsung TV Plus
German broadcaster Spiegel TV is launching another FAST Channel on Samsung TV Plus.
Saran Media Group secures Bundesliga rights in Turkey
The Bundesliga has a new home in Turkey with Saran Media Group having secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the next four seasons.
People
StudioCanal Germany appoints Hooman Afshari and Lutz Rippe as Co-CEOs
StudioCanal has announced a leadership change in its German division, naming Hooman Afshari and Lutz Rippe as Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective 1 June 2025. … [Read More...]
Aprecomm appoints former Airties CEO to Advisory Board
Aprecomm, the intuitive network and customer experience platform provider, has appointed former Airties CEO Philippe Alcaras as an advisor. … [Read More...]
Alex Mahon to step down as CEO of Channel 4
Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon is to step down and will leave the PSB this summer. … [Read More...]
Central & East Europe
Mykola Chernotytskyi re-elected at Suspilne Ukrain
Mykola Chernotytskyi is to serve a new term as head of the managing board for Ukraine’s public broadcaster, Suspilne Ukrain. … [Read More...]
TV Nova appoints Anna Lenerová Director of Sports Acquisition and Pay-TV Channels
Nova Group has announced a new addition to its top management. … [Read More...]
Champions League loss hits Cyfrowy Polsat
A dispute over the carriage of Canal+ Sport channels on Cyfrowy Polsat have contributed to a decline in cable and satellite revenues on the Polish platform. … [Read More...]
TV
ProSiebenSat.1 extends CEO Bert Habets’ contract
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has extended the contract of group CEO Bert Habets for another three years, securing his leadership until October 2028. … [Read More...]
ProSiebenSat.1 acquires full control of Jochen Schweizer mydays
ProSiebenSat.1 Media has acquired the remaining 10.1% stake in Jochen Schweizer mydays Holding, making the experience voucher provider a wholly owned subsidiary of the German media company. … [Read More...]
Joyn adds Bavarian local TV channels
Joyn, the streaming service operated by German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, is expanding its free live TV offering with 14 local channels from Bavaria. … [Read More...]
Editors’ Choice
TNT Sports losses increase
Pre-tax losses at TNT Sports UK and Ireland – the JV between BT and Warner Bros Discovery – reached £187.5 million for the year to July 31, 2024. … [Read More...]
Ofcom confirms Smart TV PSB prominence plan
Ofcom says stakeholders are “largely supportive” of its plans for a new online availability and prominence regime for public service broadcasters’ TV players distributed on connected TV platforms. … [Read More...]
Growth for Prime Video and Apple in Kantar’s EoD data
First quarter data from Kantar shows growing consumer adoption of ad-supported streaming tiers, with Prime Video and Apple TV+ emerging as standout performers at the start of 2025. … [Read More...]
Long Reads
Milestones in the development of 5G Broadcast: Q&A with Johann Mika, ORS Group
Johann Mika, Chief Innovation Officer at ORS Group, talks about the latest developments and future prospects in 5G Broadcast.
Meilensteine in der Entwicklung von 5G Broadcast: Interview mit Johann Mika, ORS Group
Broadband TV News sprach mit Dr. Johann Mika, Chief Innovation Officer der ORS Group, über die neuesten Entwicklungen und Zukunftsperspektiven im Bereich 5G Broadcast. English
