Reed MIDEM has unveiled details for Digital MIPTV – the online edition of the 58th Spring International Television Market.
Pay-TV market slows in Russia
Russia’s pay-TV subscriber base grew by only 1.6% in 2020, compared to 2.5% a year earlier.
Telekom maintains Hungarian TV lead
Magyar Telekom claimed a 32.1% share of the Hungarian pay-TV market by value irrespective of technology as of November 2020, according to the latest data published by the regulator NMHH.
Bengt Jonsson joins Forsway board
Bengt Jonsson, long-time investor and former MD in the company, has joined Forsway’s board of directors.
WarnerMedia announces International HBO Max launch team
WarnerMedia has given details of the management team that will handle the rollout of HBO Max in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
CMA fears O2-Virgin merger will hurt consumers
The UK’s competition regulator says it fears the merger of Telefonica’s O2 with Liberty Global’s Virgin Media will push up prices and worsen 5G connectivity for the new company’s rivals.
Sport driving Amazon increase as Britbox grows
Amazon’s increased interest in sports rights has been rewarded with a rise in the number of Amazon Prime Video subscribers.
RTL AdConnect and smartclip team up for ATV and video advertising solutions
RTL AdConnect and smartclip will extend their international partnership for addressable TV and online video advertising solutions across Europe.
ViacomCBS to launch Comedy Central+1 in Germany
ViacomCBS Networks International will launch Comedy Central+1 in Germany on March 1, 2021, complementing the 24-hour service of main channel Comedy Central.
Merged Sunrise and UPC announces job cuts
Newly merged Sunrise and UPC says there will be job cuts, despite great growth potential.