German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has reached an agreement with Discovery regarding the distribution of Bundesliga channel Eurosport 2 HD Xtra, but this only covers the gastronomy sector.
ProSiebenSat.1 chooses MPP Global for OTT joint venture with Discovery
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 has chosen UK-based subscription and billing solutions provider MPP Global to drive its joint OTT platform with Discovery Communications.
Discovery announces new Maryland network hub
Discovery has announced it has signed a lease on a 60,000 sq. ft. space with Brookfield Properties’ Silver Spring Metro Plaza in Silver Spring to be the home for Discovery’s […]
Distribution drives Discovery international performance
Discovery’s International Networks were the company’s star performer in the second quarter, posting revenues of $1,051 million.
Discovery appoints Amazon’s Peter Faricy as CEO, D2C
Discovery has appointed Peter Faricyas the newly created role of CEO, Global Direct-to-Consumer, overseeing Discovery’s global digital and direct-to-consumer businesses.
simpliTV Austria to add DMAX, TLC, Eurosport 1 in HD
DMAX, TLC and Eurosport 1 will in future also be available in HD quality on the DTH satellite version of Austrian TV platform simpliTV.
Discovery extends David Zaslav contract
Discovery has extended the employment contract of its president and CEO David Zaslav until the end of 2023.
BBC and Channel 4 could run UKTV
The BBC and Channel 4 are reportedly interested in a joint bid for UKTV, the channel provider that runs Dave, Gold and Watch.
ZDF to approach Cartel Office on OTT platform prospects
German public broadcaster ZDF wants to approach the Federal Cartel Office to find out whether the conditions for a joint OTT platform of the public broadcasters or a platform together […]
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery join forces to create German Hulu
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery join forces to build the leading German OTT platform by integrating their existing streaming venture 7TV, video-on-demand service maxdome and Eurosport Player in one place.