According to a new report from Digital TV Research, 2012 is a watershed year for Eastern Europe as the number of digital homes for the 15 forecast countries will exceed […]
Archives for March 2012
Dorcel launches more smart TV apps
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. French adult entertainment broadcaster Marc Dorcel is now developing its smart TV app with the main TV manufacturers in The Netherlands, Korea and Japan.
Christopher Barry joins A+E Networks
MIPTV 2012 – CANNES. A+E Networks has appointed Christopher Barry as managing director, international strategy and digital media. He will report to Sean Cohan, SVP, international.
Euronews appoints Arnaud Verlhac
Arnaud Verlhac is appointed deputy director worldwide distribution at Euronews, with the role of developing the channel’s international distribution across all broadcast platforms and in the out-of-home market.
New media holding for Moscow
The Moscow City Government plans to incorporate all its media assets into a single holding company.
UPC branding for Unitymedia
Liberty Global’s German subsidiary Unitymedia has introduced a new logo, which closely resembles the blue UPC logo used across the company’s European footprint.
Telekom Srbija adds to IPTV service
Montreal-based Stingray Digital has launched its Music Choice service on Telekom Srbija’s IPTV platform Open TV.
SBS catch-up TV comes to Philips
The catch-up TV service from SBS in the Netherlands is arriving on Philips smart TVs in April.
New Russian DTH platform launches
Russia’s Gazprom Space Systems (GSS) has secured a transponder on Astra 1F, located at 55 degrees East, through which it will distribute a package of TV channels and radio stations.
ATVOD brings in lower fees
The Authority for Television On Demand (ATVOD), which co-regulates UK video-on-demand services with Ofcom is to reduce its fee tariff by an across the board 3.58%.