The other day we received a press release from NBC Universal claiming an enormous success for their Sci-Fi and 13th Street channels in The Netherlands.
ESPN picks up the baton
US sports broadcaster ESPN has given the first details of its plans for a dedicated UK channel, already a very different beast to Setanta, writes Julian Clover.
Telenor triumphs
UPC Direct’s switch to the one degree West position marks an important milestone for Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) in its aim to become a leading player in CEE.
The Long Kiss Goodnight
Ofcom’s pay-TV enquiry has entered a new phase, but Julian Clover would rather curl up with a good book.
Cutting loose
CME has been an ever-present in Central and Eastern Europe’s TV industry for 15 years and is likely to remain so for many more to come.
TV faces its Kodak moment
Connected TV brings more than just widgets, but are pay-TV companies prepared for competition from the box in the corner, asks Julian Clover?
Russia gets going
Russia’s transition to digital broadcasting is finally starting to take shape following a late start, even by regional standards.
Getting Granny broadband TV
Digital Britain’s proposals for funding next generation broadband access have distracted from the end result, writes Julian Clover.
Channel talk
Although the global financial crisis is far from over, the TV industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is proving to be much more resilient than many of us may […]
Bad sports
It’s been a bad week for Setanta Sports, struggling to meet its payments, it’s been forgotten the channel shows events other than football. Julian Clover is pitchside.