Modern Times Group (MTG) has issued a categorical denial that it is in talks to sell its 50% stake in the Russian DTH platform Raduga TV.
AdSmart to grow advertising ecosystem
Sky AdSmart promises to grow significantly the TV advertising ecosystem and will put pressure on regional press and direct mail, according to Enders Analysis.
Gazprom buys ProfMedia
Gazprom-Media has strengthened its position in the Russian TV market by acquiring the assets of ProfMedia for an undisclosed fee.
Tomas Franzen leaves Com Hem for Bonnier
Swedish operator Com Hem has confirmed Tomas Franzén is to step down as CEO.
Triple-play revenues to reach $144 billion
Telcos and cable operators are investing heavily in their networks to upgrade their subscribers to bundles (triple-play or double-play).
SES-8 launch delayed to November 28
The launch of the SES-8 satellite is delayed to Thursday, November 28.
Numericable still open to SFR merger
The CFO of Numericable has said a merger with Vivendi’s mobile phone division SFR would make sense.
LG to update smart TV firmware
LG said it is planning a firmware update to its smart TVs in order to address issues with data collection of viewing behaviour.
Ofcom investigates spectrum shuffle
A potential reorganization of the bands used for digital terrestrial TV is on the cards as Ofcom seeks to find new capacity for mobile broadband services.
LG Smart TVs spying on viewers
A UK ICT consultant – Hull-based Jason Huntley – found by accident that his LG Smart TV was spying on him and sending extensive information about his TV viewing back […]