Broadcasters
Aereo ruling ‘will not end tech threat to broadcasters’
“Disruptive” business models of emerging tech firms still threaten broadcasters, despite the US networks’ legal…
Mediaset breathes sigh of relief as it secures Serie A rights
Italy’s Mediaset has expressed “great satisfaction at the balanced outcome” of Italy’s football clubs’ allocation…
Channel 4 revamps 4oD app with mobile focus
UK terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 has launched an updated, “fully mobile” version of its 4oD…
MTG completes Trace deal
Modern Times Group (MTG) has completed its 75% buyout of youth-orientated, Europe-based channel group, Trace,…
Scripps invests in YouTube food network Tastemade
Scripps Networks Interactive has led a US$25 million round of Series C funding in US…
Channel 4 to launch two new HD channels
UK terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 is due to launch two new high definition channels on…
MTG extends Danish football rights
Modern Times Group (MTG) has extended its rights to show top-flight Danish football for the…
Discovery to manage ad sales for Eurosport in Romania
Discovery Networks Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA), has started to manage…
Sony buys UK channels group
Sony Pictures Television has bought CSC Media Group, the UK channel operator. The deal, for…
BBC plans Ultra HD Commonwealth Games coverage
The BBC has unveiled plans to make the first live Ultra High Definition broadcast of…