Amazon Fire is the fastest—growing connected-TV device, according to eMarketer senior analyst Paul Verna.
In Brief: Sixx, Videoload, LoungeFM,
The ProSiebenSat.1 group has now launched HbbTV service with tis female skewed channel Sixx. It is the fourth channel of the broadcaster with an interactive red button service.
In Brief: Discovery ID, Nostalgie Net, Euronews
Discovery Networks Benelux is launching a dedicated Dutch verion of Investigation Discovery on Wednesday, June 18.
In Brief: Horse & Country, Djazz.tv, RTL HD, Deluxe Music
The Dutch version of Horse & Country TV will launch on the Ziggo network on June 1 as part of the TV Extra bouquet.
In Brief; iConcerts, Djazz.tv, Fashion One
Thema, provider of channels in France and on the international stage, has announced the first agreement for C Music TV in Latin America and the Caribbean. The channel has launched in the Dominican Republic on the Tricom network.
In Brief: Ginx TV, YouView; David Scott
Ginx TV has expanded its footprint in the Middle East by signing an agreement with My-HD Media and is launching onto screens with immediate effect.
In Brief: UPC, Car Channel, ORF
UPC Nederland is adding three new HD channels to its line-up, Syfy HD, 13th Street HD and TLC HD, bringing the total to 32 HD channels on the network.
In Brief: Canal Digital, Sunrise, Star, UPC
Canal Digital Danmark is adding two more HD channels at the end of April, Eurosport 2 HD and Travel Channel HD. This will bring the platform’s total HD channels to over 20. Eurosport 2’s programming includes live Bundesliga matches from Germany.
In Brief: France 24, RT, UPC, Telenet
France 24 is launching on Virgin Media with both English and French versions available to all of its 3.8 million customers throughout the UK as part of basic offer TV M+.
In Brief: Maxdome, Ziggo, 1-2-3.tv
ProSiebenSat.1 Group’s VOD portal Maxdome has clinched a deal with the Tele München Gruppe (TMG) to bring 300 movie titles to the service.