Broadcasters
CNN International names regional sales chief
News broadcaster CNN International has named Antonio Canto as vice-president, regional sales. Canto, who will…
DTG to publish Freeview Connect specifications this year
UK industry association the Digital TV Group (DTG) will publish the technical requirements for the…
BSkyB chooses banks for pan-European pay TV plan
UK pay TV operator BSkyB has hired Morgan Stanley and Barclays to advise on its…
MTG launches movie channel in Israel
The Modern Times Group has launched a Russian-language movie channel in Israel. The TV1000 channel…
Al Jazeera begins AJ+ rollout
Al Jazeera has soft-launched content for its new online and social news service AJ+, ahead…
EBU elects new technical team
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has elected a new team to lead its technology initiatives. …
Fox International Channels renews French playout deal
Fox International Channels (FIC) has renewed a broadcast services contract with TDF Group-owned Arkena for…
Three-quarters of Germans now ‘second-screening’, says Pro7Sat.1
Media consumption in Germany has reached a massive 11 hours and 12 minutes per day,…
Report: Liberty and Discovery in talks to buy 49% F1 stake
Liberty Global and Discovery Communications are reportedly in talks with CVC Capital Partners and Lehman…
Fox International sets strategic deal with Star Sat
Fox International Channels (FIC) has unveiled a strategic alliance with South African digital subscription TV…