The BBC’s director of Future Media & Technology has defended the use of Flash in the BBC iPlayer and on the corporation’s website, arguing that there is still considerable work […]
First half customer growth for YouSee
Denmark’s YouSee grew its installed base by 36,000 over the last 12 months. The TDC-owned operator now has 1,173,000 homes receiving its television services of which 152,000 take the digital […]
MultiChoice reshuffles management to face underlying entities
Nolo Letele, the current Group CEO of MultiChoice South Africa, is to become the executive chairperson of the Multichoice South Africa Holdings Board.
Ofcom lifts Sky restriction on Top Up TV receivers
Ofcom has barred Sky from using a clause in its wholesale contract with Top Up TV that would have restricted the range of set-top boxes used by the pay-TV operator […]
BBC still seeking Western Europe growth
Julian Clover speaks to BBC Worldwide Channels new SVP and general manager EMEA, Ian McDonough
Childs named UKTV CEO
UKTV has confirmed Darren Childs as its new chief executive officer. The current managing director of BBC Worldwide Channels will be joined by new chief financial officer Jan Gooze-Zijl.
Viacom signals start of YouTube appeal
Viacom has informed a New York Federal Court of its intention to launch an appeal against the June copyright ruling that went the way of YouTube.
MTV UK launches first web drama
MTV Networks UK & Ireland has announced plans to run a web-only drama on the mtv.co.uk website. Being Victor will make its debut on September 7 and represents an initial […]
Guardian man becomes CNBC digital director
CNBC has hired its first digital director, bringing in Torsten de Riese, previously mobile business manager for The Guardian.
T-VIPS contributes to Mediaset network
Mediaset is building a next generation contribution network to feed pictures from its Italian Serie A football coverage directly to its facilities in Rome and Milan.