Broadcasters
Ofcom: UK TV viewers ‘most technologically advanced’ in Europe
Some 70% of UK adults will watch TV using free-to-air, catch-up services like the BBC…
BBC backs EU plan to make iPlayer accessible to Brits abroad
The BBC has welcomed the EU’s new cross-border copyright proposals, and said that government plans…
Mediaset Spain taps Accedo for Mitele smart TV launch
Mediaset España has partnered with TV app specialist Accedo to launch its recently-released over-the-top (OTT)…
Canal+ to close Planète+ Thalassa
Canal+ and France Télévisions plan to close their joint marine life-focused factual channel Planète+ Thalassa…
Amazon taps major TV networks for Streaming Partners scheme
Amazon has teamed up with major TV networks and content makers like Showtime, Starz and…
Disney pays US$200m to up Vice stake
The Walt Disney Company has reportedly paid another US$200 million for a further 5% stake…
HbbTV looks to embrace IPTV and companion screens
Extending HbbTV to vertically integrated operator environments including IPTV is among the priorities for future…
BBC clashes with ITV over public broadcaster role
UK public broadcaster the BBC has slammed commercial rival ITV, rebuking a number of claims…
Canal+ hires channels veteran from Lagardère
Canal+ has hired Gérald-Brice Viret as its managing director of channels, recruiting the seasoned exec…
A+E’s Lifetime Movie Club launches on Roku
A+E Networks’ recently-launched, direct-to-consumer subscription service, Lifetime Movie Club, has launched on Roku devices in…