German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF have acquired the exclusive domestic free-to-air TV rights for the European Men’s Handball Championships 2016 in Poland and 2018 in Croatia.
German industry association ZVEI aims for 2018 analogue cable switch-off
German cable and satellite industry association ZVEI Fachverband Satellit & Kabel expects the preconditions for nationwide analogue cable TV switch-off to be met by the end of 2018.
Arte goes live in English and Spanish
European cultural channel Arte has launched its English and Spanish language versions on November 17, 2015, accompanying the existing German and French language versions.
European Originals TV to launch on Astra
German children’s and family channel RiC will open its slot for a new prime-time service focusing on movies, series, classics and free-to-air TV debuts from Europe.
SRG Switzerland to cut 250 jobs
Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR will cut around 250 job positions to save CHF40 million (€37 million) per year.
Wige Media takes a stake in Sport Media Group
German media service provider Wige Media has become a shareholder in Sport Media Group, operator of web portals www.motorsport-total.com and www.formel1.de.
Sport1 secures ESPN rights package for Germany
Sport1 US, the German pay-TV channel for the fans of US sports, will continue to show college and motor sports from the United States.
WWE Network to launch in Germany
US professional wrestling league WWE will take its OTT platform WWE Network to Germany: From January 5, 2016 wrestling fans will be able to sign up for the offering; the […]
LAOLA1.tv to launch on Telekom Austria’s A1 TV
LAOLA1, the web portal for sports fans, will launch a TV channel on Austrian IPTV platform A1 TV operated by telco Telekom Austria.
UPC Cablecom rolls out Liberty’s new Wi-Fi gateway
Swiss cable operator UPC Cablecom has commenced offering the new Wi-Fi and telephony home gateway of parent company Liberty Global to its customers along with a new top speed internet […]