Several thematic channels in Russia are now co-owned by Sergey Petrov, a former leading manager at the national broadcaster CTC Media.
Sky launches Netflix rival in Switzerland
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has launched a subscription video-on-demand service in Switzerland offering TV series and movies for a monthly flat fee of CHF14.90 (€12.90).
Nat Geo+ launches in Europe
National Geographic+ has made its European debut on the Greek pay-TV platform Cosmote TV.
MTG strikes Nat Geo VR partnership
MTG’s virtual reality (VR) app Viareal is now National Geographic’s official VR partner in the Nordics.
Natgeo launches new VOD platform
Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa is launching a new VOD platform in Greece, Denmark and South Africa in cooperation with local partners.
Ipla adds 4K content
The Polish on demand service Ipla has added Ultra HD content from National Geographic to its offer.
Nat Geo People to close in Germany
National Geographic will close down its pay-TV channel Nat Geo People in German-speaking Europe on September 12, 2017.
Nat Geo Wild joins Unitymedia
Pay-TV channel Nat Geo Wild has launched on Unitymedia’s cable network in Germany.
Gordon Ramsay and Courteney Monroe to keynote MIPCOM 2017
Gordon Ramsay and National Geographic’s Global Networks CEO Courteney Monroe are the first two keynote speakers announced for MIPCOM 2017.
Before the Flood goes OTT worldwide
WATCH VIDEO. National Geographic has premiered Before the Flood commercial free across digital and streaming platforms around the world.