Ahead of the midday closure of the consultation into the undertakings given by News Corp in its proposed takeover of BSkyB, culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has said he will take […]
Com Hem to launch own channel
Com Hem has announced plans to launch its own TV channel to over one million homes connected to the Swedish cablenet.
Romanian football rights sale examined
The Romanian Competition Council (CC) will receive a first report on the recent sale of 2011-14 football rights by the country’s Professional Football League (LPF) on July 15.
Cabovisao write-off hits Cogeco
Canadian cablenet Cogeco plunged to a third quarter loss after the operator accepted a C$225.9 million (€164.09m) charge as it wrote off its investment in its Portuguese operation.
Multiscreen approach boosts Eurosport EMS figures
The combination of strong programming rights and a marked growth in Central & East Europe have placed Eurosport as the leading multimedia video platform in Europe, according to the EMS […]
UK digitisation at 93.1%
The percentage of UK homes that receive digital TV signals stood at 93.1% at the end of the first quarter, according to consumer research by the regulator Ofcom.
Pressure intensifies on News Corp-Sky bid
A statement by Ofcom that it has “a duty to be satisfied on an ongoing basis that the holder of a broadcasting licence is ‘fit and proper’” has been interpreted […]
Irdeto acquires Blu-ray BD+ technology
Irdeto has purchased the BD+ technology used to secure content on Blu-ray from the Rovi Corporation.
Food Network takes portion of Freeview
Food Network UK has announced the launch of a four-hour primetime programming block on Freeview during the primetime slot of 18:00 – 22:00.
Connected TV shipments to exceed 138 million in 2015
Products launched by TV manufacturers in 2011 show how critical internet services are to the future of TV. In 2011, more than 25% of all flat panel TVs shipped are […]