French private broadcaster TF1 is once again reconsidering the exclusive distribution arrangement for its digital thematic channels with CanalSat. At the moment the channels, LCI, Eurosport, TV Breizh, Série Club, […]
Viacom/Endemol to launch new global brand
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) and Endemol have entered into a strategic partnership to launch a new global entertainment brand. Skewed towards a female audience aged 16-49, Viacom Blink! will […]
Western Europe leads Liberty recovery
2011 has begun in very much the same way that last year ended for Liberty Global, solidly and with some markets in Western Europe performing exceptionally well. It was particularly […]
Connected TV is the way forward
ANGA CABLE 2011 – COLOGNE. Connected TV is the way forward, we learned at the second round of the so-called “elephants session”, where cable’s heavyweights exchanged their views on the […]
Biggest ever ANGA Cable show opens
ANGA CABLE 2011 – COLOGNE. The ANGA Cable show opened its doors this morning with over 15% more floor space and the introduction of a second exhibition level in the […]
KPN acquires Dutch cabler Caiway
Dutch incumbent telecom operator KPN will acquire Caiway, Holland’s fourth largest cable operator with 158,000 homes connected. The move marks a return by KPN to the cable business and needs […]
Russian TV group targets CTC Media
Russia may shortly see one of the biggest ever deals in its TV industry, with the National Media Group (NMG) buying the 25.3% stake in CTC Media currently controlled by […]
Dutch pubcasters commit to HbbTV
The Dutch public broadcasters have committed to HbbTV, according to Bram Tullemans, senior policy advisor research and development, NPO, with the first pilot broadcasts to start in September. The pubcasters […]
Astra confirms 3D leadership
SES Astra has confirmed its market leadership in 3D television by adding a demo channel from the Spanish operator Digital+ to its line-up. The Luxembourg-based company already distributes six commercial […]
Sony still investigating PSN/Qriocity hack
Sony is still not able to tell its users when the PlayStation network and Qriocity services will be back online, according to Patrick Seybold, senior director, corporate communications social media, […]