Viaplay Group is to launch a new sports channel for the Nordic market with over 100 hours of sports coverage a week.
Viaplay Group secures Formula 1 rights in the Netherlands and the Nordics
Viaplay Group has secured the rights to Formula 1 motorsport in six of its markets through to the end of the 2029 season.
Canal+ Group increases Viaplay holding to 29%
Canal+ Group has emerged as the largest shareholder in Viaplay Group after the Stockholm-based company completed its recapitalisation programme.
Viaplay Group receives bondholder approval
Bondholders have given their approval to the SEK 4 billion recapitalisation of Viaplay Group.
Canal Plus plans to take Viaplay holding above 25%
Canal Plus Group has signalled its intention to increase its holding in Sweden’s Viaplay Group.
Viaplay and CH Media add oneplus to Viaplay Select’s DACH footprint
Viaplay Group and Switzerland’s CH Media have agreed a multi-year partnership covering more than 900 hours of Viaplay Select’s content for CH Media’s oneplus streaming service.
Viaplay Select launches in Germany with Deutsche Telekom
Viaplay Group has gained a strong partner for its market entry in Germany: Deutsche Telekom will integrate Viaplay Select into its TV platform MagentaTV.
Gerald Biart joins Viaplay Group
Gerald Biart has joined Viaplay Group as VP, consumer sales for North America.
Peter Nørrelund to leave Viaplay
Peter Nørrelund, Viaplay Group EVP and chief sports officer, has resigned from his position after more than 20 years with the company.
Viaplay hires Chad Campbell
Chad Campbell has been appointed head of public relations for Viaplay Group in North America.