Broadcasters
French news channels in employment offer to head off LCI decision
French free-to-air news channels BFM TV and Canal+-backed i>Télé have reportedly sent a letter to…
BBC names Mistry as non-exec director
The BBC has named Dharmash Mistry to its Executive Board as part of its move…
BSkyB set to seal Sky Italia, Deutschland deals
BSkyB is reportedly planning to takeover sister companies Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland in the…
TiVo founders’ Qplay service to shut down
Qplay, the internet video firm set up by TiVo founders Michael Ramsay and James Barton,…
Kipco receives offer for OSN
Kipco, the majority owner of Middle East pay TV provider OSN, has received an offer…
BBC Worldwide ups returns but revenues slip
BBC Worldwide upped its returns to its parent corporation last year but saw revenues slip…
Cyfrowy Polsat offers HBO Go to HD customers
Polish pay TV provider, Cyfrowy Polsat, is offering free access to HBO Go for its…
Firefox to launch Chromecast rival this year
Mozilla, the organisation behind the Firefox browser, is preparing to launch a Chromecast-style HDMI streaming…
BBC should take more risks, appeal more to minority viewers, says Trust
The BBC’s TV channel output should be more distinctive, collaborative and should appeal more to…
MTG revenues grow thanks to Nordic pay TV, acquisitions
Modern Times Group (MTG) said that its Nordic pay TV operations and acquisitions are driving…