ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG has acquired SBS Broadcasting for €3.3 billion. The deal, which is not subject to any regulatory approval, will be finalized by the end of the month following […]
RTL Group acquires Talpa TV assets
RTL Group and John de Mol’s Talpa Media Holding today announced that they have signed an asset deal in the Netherlands. Radio 538 will be integrated in RTL Nederland, which […]
KPN takes interest in PCzapper
Dutch telecoms incumbent KPN has taken a share in the Dutch online video portal PCzapper.tv, the company announced today. The portal offers a guide and access to online video contnet, […]
German authorities to study ‘adult entertainment’
The GDPWM, the joint committee of the German media authorities, have decided to study the ever increasing number of “adult entertainment” channels that now flood the airwaves. At the moment […]
Irish music station goes from Dail to dancefloor
The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland has issued a licence to Dublin-based Intermission for a new music channel. Intermission first came to prominence in 2005 when Intermission won the contract to […]
BBC to fund Channel 4 switchover
The culture secretary has confirmed plans first mooted in the licence fee settlement for the BBC to contribute up to £14 million towards the costs of Channel 4’s digital switchover. […]
Liberty increases Telenet stake
Liberty Global is taking its stake in Telenet Group Holding NV from 31.32% to 49.70%. The shares are being acquired from existing shareholders by Belgian Cable Investors affiliate, LGI Ventures […]
Russian market growth predictions
Russia’s mobile market is likely to be worth $34.1 billion (€25.4 billion) by 2012, while the value of the broadband services it provides should amount to $3.4 billion. Both forecasts […]
BC Partners to acquire majority of Intelsat
Following a few days of rumours, private equity firm BC Partners is to acquire a majority in Intelsat, the satellite company announced. The company has signed a definitive agreement for […]
Ofcom issues spectrum charging statement
Ofcom has confirmed that it will begin to charge broadcasters for the use of spectrum in 2014. The UK media regulator says it will consider any potential effects on broadcasting […]