The Croatian incumbent telco T-HT has developed the first mobile application for its IPTV service MAXtv.
Rosy future for Russian ad market
Russia’s ad market is likely to double in size over the next five years, with TV remaining the leading medium but seeing its share of total spend slightly falling.
Volia rings in the changes
The leading Ukrainian cable operator Volia has announced changes to its organisational structure. They include the creating of a management board, the separation of operational and management functions and withdrawal […]
Digital subs increase in Hungary
Hungary ended August with 1.299 million digital TV subscribers, or 19,000 more than a month earlier, according to data published by the country’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH).
Hungary optimistic on DTT
Although the transition to digital broadcasting in Hungary has fallen behind schedule, the country should still meet its ASO target date of December 31, 2011.
Czech TV looks to hybrid
The Czech public broadcaster CT is planning to introduce HbbTV in the second half of next year, if not sooner.
Nordic HD driving Viasat
Viasat Broadcasting’s Nordic pay-TV business reported third quarter growth of 9% year-on-year, driven by enthusiasm for IPTV and HD services.
US DTH operators profitable after 7 years
US DTH operators Dish Network and DirecTV both achieved profitability in close to seven years in operation at a penetration of approximately 7% of television households. According to US research […]
Mixed fortunes for Czech digital channels
There is still a wide disparity in the reach of new digital TV channels in the Czech Republic.
HBO/Discovery to produce more in Poland
PIKE CONFERENCE – SOPOT. HBO plans to increase the amount of local content it produces in Poland. However, it will have to reinforce the values the company has and strengthen […]