TV5Monde has almost tripled its reach in Russia following a multi-year agreement with Tricolor TV.
CTC Media makes key appointments
CTC Media has appointed Natasha Tsukanova and Kaj Gradevik to its media board of directors. Ms. Tsukanova has also been appointed co-chairman of the board.
CTC Media holds steady
Modern Times Group (MTG)-backed CTC Media has provided an update on its response to amendments to Russia’s mass media law will limit the level of foreign ownership in broadcasters, and […]
MTG denies CTC Media sale
Modern Times Group (MTG) has denied a report in the Russian media that it plans to sell its stake in the broadcaster CTC Media.
Russian minister seeks Eutelsat sanctions
The Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) has opposed calls by a minister for sanctions to be imposed on Eutelsat.
Tricolor TV puts focus on movies
Russia’s leading DTH platform Tricolor TV has begun what it terms a “revolutionary renewal” of its basic package.
Russian ad market slows
Growth in Russia’s ad market slowed significantly in 2014, with the 4% posted in 2014 being less than half the 10.1% recorded a year earlier.
CNN to return to Russia
Roskomnadzor has approved CNN’s application for a broadcast licence barely two months after the channel exited the Russian market.
Crisis hits Russian TV ad market
Russia’s TV advertising market is starting to be hit by the economic crisis affecting the country, with revenues in Q1 projected to be down by a quarter.
Telekom Srbija attracts Russian interest
A leading Russian company is interested in buying Telekom Srbija, with the move being not only economic but also strategic.