MTV is cutting up to 80 jobs, some 10% of its workforce, from its London-based operations as part of global plans by parent company Viacom to save around $200 million […]
Kabel BW adds more HD
The German cable operator Kabel BW is the first major German cabler to start carrying the DeLuxe Lounge HD channel on its network. Also, during the Christmas holiday period Kabel […]
EU countries slow to implement Media directive
The European Commission has called on member states to maintain a light hand as they update TV regulations in 2009.
Adobe enables iPlayer downloads on Mac and Linux
The BBC and Adobe Systems have launched a public beta of the new BBC iPlayer Desktop download manager.
History in CEE expansion
History Channel has announced new launches in Bosnia and Croatia with further carriage agreements secured in neighbouring Serbia.
10 year wait over for Europa 7
After a ten-year wait, Italy’s Ministry of Economic Development and Communications has awarded Europa 7 the necessary frequency to start broadcasting.
France to introduce satellite must-carry
The French Parliament has voted in favour of a ‘must carry’ status for all digital terrestrial channels, including those in HD on all satellite platforms.
Bulgaria secures German digital know-how
DIALOGUE, SOFIA – Bulgaria is to receive help from Germany in developing and implementing a national audiovisual policy that includes copyright protection.
International Voom HD channels to continue
US based Rainbow Media has said it will close down domestic operations of its Voom HD operations in January but will continue with its two international channels, Voom HD and […]
B&H prepares digital strategy
DIALOGUE, SOFIA – Bosnia & Herzegovina (B&H) is likely to have a strategy for digitalisation in place next year, according to Amer Dzihana and Emina Beslagic of the NGO Media […]