Comcast brings NOW brand to the US
NOW, the pay-as-you-go brand originally launched by Sky in the UK market, is now extending to the United States. … [Read More...]
Today’s News – As it Happens
Viaplay launches as add-on Prime Video channel in the US
The Viaplay channel is now available as an-add on subscription on Amazon’s Prime Video Channels in the United States. … [Read More...]
Canal buys 3.7 million more shares in MultiChoice
Canal Plus Group has said it has purchased an additional 3.7 million shares in MultiChoice to take its holding in the South African broadcaster to 40.83%. … [Read More...]
News Line
Polish audiences fall at the first sign of Spring
Polish audiences spent less time in front of the small screen in March as the first month of spring brought in a spell of warm weather.
ARTE.tv available on Roku in Germany, France and the UK
European arts channel ARTE.tv has been added to Roku’s TV streaming platform in the UK, Germany and France.
BBC Nordic marks year of growth
BBC Studios says its enhanced linear channel, BBC Nordic has seen its ratings grow by 86% over the last six months.
Virgin Media Partners with PubMatic for FAST advertising
PubMatic is to provide advertising inventory for Virgin Media’s new FAST channel service.
DAZN extends LaLiga live broadcast rights in Italy and Portugal
DAZN has renewed its exclusive broadcasting rights with LaLiga in Italy and Portugal, guaranteeing coverage all matches from the Spanish competition.
ProSiebenSat.1 to launch Joyn in Switzerland
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 is launching a Swiss version of its streaming platform Joyn in June 2024.
First look at Warner Bros. Discovery’s rooftop studio
With 100 days to go before the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Warner Bros. Discovery is revealing a first-look at its rooftop studio which will be used to broadcast the Olympics to 47 markets this summer.
Virgin improves in Ofcom telecoms and pay-TV complaints list
Virgin Media remains the most complained-about broadband, landline and pay-TV provider in the UK.
People
Matthias Hahn joins Tennis Channel as General Manager DACH
Tennis Channel has appointed Matthias Hahn as General Manager of German-language platforms, marking the US network’s first Europe-based executive. … [Read More...]
ORS appoints Sarah Hackforth as Head of International Sales
Sarah Hackforth has been in charge of international sales of streaming solutions at Austrian technical services provider ORS since the beginning of the year. … [Read More...]
EBU promotes Liz Corbin to Director of News
The EBU has announced the promotion of EBU Deputy Media Director/Head of News to Director of News. … [Read More...]
Central & East Europe
Vectra to carry Eurosport Olympic pop-up channels
Eurosport's Olympic pop-up channels will be available to subscribers of the Polish operator Vectra. … [Read More...]
Xavier Niel consortium clears regulatory approval to acquire Ukrainian telco Datagroup-Volia
Xavier Niel’s NJJ Holding has been given regulatory approval to acquire Ukrainian fixed telecom and pay-TV provider Datagroup-Volia. … [Read More...]
Polsat Box offers new Disney+ & HBO Max combo
Polsat Box has introduced a new streaming package that combines both its satellite and internet TV offers. … [Read More...]
TV
Narrative expands into Ireland with GREAT! FAST channels
Narrative is launching its GREAT! Brand into Ireland with the debut of four new FAST channels. … [Read More...]
Disney+ buys Europa League Rights in Sweden and Denmark
Disney+ has made its first foray into the European sports market with the acquisition of rights to the UEFA Europa League and Conference League competitions in Sweden and Denmark. … [Read More...]
QVC renews Astra capacity for German channels
SES Germany and teleshopping broadcaster QVC are extending their long-standing partnership. … [Read More...]
Editors’ Choice
Vantiva ships 22 million Android TV boxes
Vantiva’s market share of set-top boxes powered by Android TV has reached 25%. … [Read More...]
WISI initiates insolvency under self-administration
German communications technology provider WISI Communications has initiated insolvency proceedings for restructuring under self-administration. … [Read More...]
MFE secures bank support for potential €4bn ProSiebenSat.1 bid
Italian broadcast group MFE-MediaForEurope held talks in recent months with various banks ready to fund a potential bid for German media company ProSiebenSat.1. … [Read More...]