Mipcom 2009 – Cannes. Scripps Networks Interactive is launching the Food Network on Sky on November 9 in a joint venture with Chello Zone.
Brava HDTV joins Free and Alice
The Dutch-based Pan-European opera and culture HD channel Brava HDTV has been added to the HD line-up of IPTV operators Free and Alice in France.
Bebe TV expands in Germany
The Slovakia-based pre-school channel Bebe TV has announced the completion of three deals in the German-speaking markets.
CTAM Europe appoints new chairman
EuroSummit 2009 – Lisbon. Chris Winkelmolen was appointed as CTAM Europe’s new chairman, taking over from Chad Raube.
Ziggo must follow councils’ advice
The Dutch media authority Commissariaat voor de Media (CVDM) has ruled that Ziggo must follow the advice of the local programme councils with regards to the channel line-up of the […]
Penthouse launches three HD channels
Mipcom 2009 – Cannes. Penthouse is scheduled to launch no less than three HD channels in Europe on October 5, 2009, the first day of Mipcom. The channels will broadcast […]
Number of news channels explodes
Mipcom 2009 – Cannes. The number of news channels in Europe has doubled since 2005 thanks to an increase in distribution networks and the digitisation of networks, according to research […]
Rekam and Caiway plan analogue switch-off
The Dutch cable operators Rekam and Caiway have become the first in the country to plan a complete analogue switch-off. They announced their plans during a meeting of the programme […]
KDG to carry complete Sky HD line-up
Kabel Deutschland (KDG) is to offer the remaining five HD channels from the Sky Deutschland package that do not already feature on the 9.1 million-subscriber net.
TV Puls changes ownership structure
The Polish regional station TV Puls has undergone a change in its ownership structure but has yet to find a strategic investor.