MIPTV 2014 – CANNES. Italian pubic broadcaster RAI is creating a new subsidiary that will comprise the Trade Department of RAI, RAI Net’s commercial activities and the digital sell-thru of […]
A+E’s big push into Europe
MIPTV 2014 – CANNES. The past few months A+E Networks has made significant inroads into the UK, France, Russia and Italy.
TivuSat reaches 2.1 million
Italian free-to-view satellite platform TivuSat has declared it now has 2.1 million smart cards activated.
Accenture launches Mediaset TV Everywhere service
Mediaset has turned to Accenture to create and manage its Mediaset Infinity service, which delivers film and TV shows on-demand to IP-enabled devices such as set-top boxes, PCs, tablets, connected […]
Italy announces DTT auction
Italy’s ministry for economic development (MiSE) has announced the auction of three licences for new digital terrestrial TV frequencies.
Mediaset gains Champions League rights
Italy’s Mediaset has secured exclusive rights – both live and highlights – to the Champions League for 2015-2018 for an undisclosed fee.
Fox Italy appoints Salini as new MD
Fox International Channels Italy has appointed Fabrizio Salini to managing director of FIC’s Italian operation, effective February 17, 2014.
Sky Italia sets new records
Sky Italia’s audience is becoming increasingly connected, with its Restart, Sky Go and Sky on Demand all reaching milestones in terms of usage.
Tivùsat reaches 2.044m active cards
The Italian DTH platform Tivùsat gained over 320,000 activations in 2013, ending the year with 2,044,000 active smart cards.
RAI goes HD on Astra
Italian broadcaster RAI is to launch a four-channel HD bouquet on Astra at 19.2 degrees East following an agreement with SES.