Broadcast network operators from 20 different countries have created a new association to represent their interests in multilateral negotiations with EU policy makers and stakeholders.
Hungarian digital penetration nears 50%
Hungary had 1.178 million digital TV subscribers at the end of February, according to data published by the country’s National Communications Council (NHH).
Russia eyes satellite-delivered 3D TV
Future Russian direct broadcasting satellites will set a priority on the delivery of HD and 3D TV services.
CS Link ownership changes
GES Media Asset has sold its stake in the pre-pay Czech satellite platform CS Link, which is controlled by Media Vision.
Tricolor adds more sport
The Russian DTH platform Tricolor TV and its sister service Tricolor TV Sibir (Siberia) have added the sports channel Nash Futbol to their programme line-ups.
Polish DTH growth continues
The Polish DTH platform n ended the first quarter with 724,000 subscribers, or 33% more than 12 months earlier.
MTG doubles pre-tax profits
Modern Times Group is enjoying a healthy subscriber intake and rising ARU levels in both the Nordic region and Central & East Europe, according to president and chief executive officer […]
CME closes Bulgarian deal
CME has completed the acquisition of the Bulgarian bTV group from Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
IPTV fails to compensate for TeliaSonera’s fixed line losses
Increased revenues from IPTV and VoIP are still not sufficient to compensate for the losses in traditional fixed-voice services, says TeliaSonera.
Mixed picture for Russian ad market
Russia’s leading TV ad sales house Video International (VI) had a flat first quarter, while its main competitor, grouping Gazprom-Media and Alacazar, saw growth of 18%.