The protracted sales of process of the Spanish DTH platform Digital+ has taken a further twist, with the free-to-air channel Cuatro potentially a part of the package. The Berlusconi owned […]
Discovery renews Sky ad contract
Discovery Communications Europe has announced a new four-year sales agreement with Sky Media bringing to an end the ongoing court action with the BSkyB-owned advertising sales house over bonus payments […]
Italy sets out hybrid rules
The Italian digital television association DGTVi has added broadband connectivity to its specifications for HDTV receivers.
TV2 seeks subscription lifeline
Denmark’s TV2 wants to bring forward subscription payments on its principal TV channel from 2011, one year earlier than anticipated, to help make up for a shortfall in advertising revenues.
Arqiva to ride SeeSaw
Arqiva has confirmed SeeSaw as the consumer brand for its proposed online VOD service that will be built on the assets acquired from the former Project Kangaroo.
Kudelski renews fight for OpenTV
The Kudelski Group has launched a new bid to acquire OpenTV, offering $1.55 per share for the middleware provider, a 20 cent mark up on the offer rejected in June […]
Mipcom 2009 coverage
This week the autumn conference season moves to the South of France. Robert Briel is in Cannes with the latest from the annual programming market Mipcom. Focusing on the channels […]
KDG to carry complete Sky HD line-up
Kabel Deutschland (KDG) is to offer the remaining five HD channels from the Sky Deutschland package that do not already feature on the 9.1 million-subscriber net.
Hispasat launch success
Arianespace has completed its 33rd consecutive launch success, carrying Hispasat’s Amazonas 2 satellite into orbit, and paving the way for the launch of Thor 5 at the end of October.
Eurosport grows Australian reach
Eurosport has secured distribution on the Foxtel and Austar platforms in Australia, significantly expanding its reach in the Asia-Pacific region.