The number of gross subscription video on demand subscriptions grew by 28% in 2019, according to Digital TV Research.
Mixed fortunes for Russian DTH market
Russia’s four DTH platforms had a combined total of 16.5 million subscribers at the end of the first quarter.
Hopster founder to step down
Nick Walters, the Founder of preschool educational and entertainment digital platform Hopster is to relinquish his role as CEO.
TF1 expands 4K channel
French commercial channel TF1 has announced a new slate of programming for its dedicated 4K channel.
Facebook ads ability to share music videos
Facebook users in the United States now can have the ability to share music videos from within the app.
Nickelodeon offers three new channels on Pluto TV
Children’s channel Nickelodeon has launched three new, exclusive channels on free, advertising-financed streaming platform Pluto TV in German-speaking Europe.
Double Play dominates in Poland
Polish consumers show a strong preference for double play bundled packages.
United Group buys Vivacom
United Group has completed the acquisition of the Bulgarian incumbent telco Vivacom.
Major expansion for Museum TV
The visual arts-based channel Museum TV has announced recent and upcoming launches on nine more platforms in eight countries, five of which are in Central and Eastern Europe.
Industry outraged: Public broadcasters to close research institute IRT
IRT, the joint technology research institute of the public broadcasters of Germany, Austria and Switzerland, is to be shut down.