FOX International Channels (FIC) has unveiled a new organisational structure of its executive team in Turkey, now integrated in the South Europe and Africa region.
Al Jazeera launches Turkish service
Al Jazeera is now available in Turkish, with a new portal (aljazeera.com.tr), mobile applications and digital magazine set to go live on January 22.
Motive moves ahead in Turkey
Digiturk has informed Motive Television that during 2013 approximately 115,000 STBs containing Motive’s technology were provided to subscriber homes.
Türksat prepares for satellite launches
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed that the Türksat 4A satellite will be launched with a proton rocket from Kazakhstan on February 15.
New association for European product placement
The European Product Placement Association (EPPA) will be launched at the next Discop Istanbul, which will take place from March 4-6, 2014.
Türksat and Eutelsat ink new deal
Türksat and Eutelsat have signed an agreement that will result in the latter redeploying its Eutelsat 33A satellite from 33 to 31 degrees East in May 2014.
MTG launches channels in Turkey
Modern Times Group has announced that its channels will be available to viewers in Turkey for the first time from the beginning of 2014.
TTNET enhances channel offer
Turkey’s TTNET has added four HD live sports channels to its offer, employing a broadcast playout system from PlayBox Technology.
Turkish media deal finalised
Turkey’s Savings Deposit and Insurance Fund (TMSF) has sold some of the media assets of the Çukurova conglomerate to the local entrepreneur Ethem Sancak.
Turkey’s ATV finds new owner
The Turkish station ATV has been sold to the construction company Kalyon Insaat for an undisclosed fee.