Austrian public broadcaster ORF will not be able to add video content to its radio station Ö3 and distribute it as a visual radio service on the channel’s website.
Media Broadcast adds radio stations to HbbTV service
German transmitter network operator Media Broadcast has commenced offering radio stations on its HbbTV-based hybrid DTT service multithek.
German broadcasters to set up domestic Radioplayer
German radio broadcasters want to establish a joint, central platform on the internet on which listeners can access the live-streams of their channels.
Tiscali introduces EPG search
Tiscali TV has introduced a new search tool to its EPG that is designed to help viewers navigate their way through the IPTV operator’s mix of on demand, catch up […]
Regulator approves Prisa Sogecable takeover
Spanish stock market regulator CNMV has approved the takeover of Sogecable by media house Prisa.
BPG announces award nominations
It’s not often that Dame Judi Dench gets nominated alongside a convicted forger, but the shortlist for the 34th annual Broadcasting Press Guild Awards places the Cranford actress alongside John […]
Dutch pubcasters faced with large podcast bills
Dutch public broadcasters NPS, NOS, KRO and VPRO have received large copyright bills for podcasts that may contain music from the Dutch Association of Record Companies (NVPI) through the rights agency […]
ProSiebenSat.1 acquires SBS
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG has acquired SBS Broadcasting for €3.3 billion. The deal, which is not subject to any regulatory approval, will be finalized by the end of the month following […]
Polsat sounds out radio station
Polsat is preparing to move into the radio business. Local press reports indicate that the Polish national commercial broadcaster is about to buy a 51% stake in the Warsaw radio […]
Fraunhofer to work on Worldspace receiver blueprints
Worldspace has signed an agreement with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits to produce a receiver reference design for its digital satellite radio services. Worldspace intends to roll out its […]