Never let it be said that there isn’t competition in the UK television market. Where else would you have four free-to-air platforms all operated by the same set of broadcasters.
Telefónica seeking full control of Digital+
Telefónica is in negotiations with Mediaset with a view to acquiring the 22% in Distribuidora de Televisión Digital (Canal+) it doesn’t already own.
Laycock to head TLC UK
Discovery Networks UK & Ireland has named Clare Laycock as Head of Channel for TLC, its flagship entertainment channel brand.
BBC R&D to trial World Cup Ultra HD
BBC R&D is to run a series of Ultra HD trials during the World Cup. The closed user trials will cover three games from the Maracanã stadium in Rio – […]
Freeview & Digital UK plan YouView rival
Freeview and Digital UK have announced plans to develop a new Freeview-branded connected TV service that will immediately draw comparisons with the existing YouView platform.
ITV channels added to Sky Go
The growing rapprochement between ITV and Sky has resulted in the broadcaster’s flagship channels being added to mobile TV service Sky Go for the first time.
Paramount Channel launches in Romania
Paramount Channel is to make its debut in Romania. A fully localised version will made be available to basic pay-TV subscribers.
PwC: Subscription TV undaunted by OTT
Subscription TV revenues will continue to grow in the face of growing competition from OTT services, says PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2014-2018.
Com Hem publishes IPO prospectus
Com Hem says it expects the price of its Initial Public Offering to be set between SEK 44 – 62 per share (€4.85 – €6.84). This would put the Swedish cablenet […]
Online overtakes print for sports fans
The consumption of sports via mobile content is continuing to grow with print losing out to online.