Broadcasters
MTG on-demand to get Viacom shows
Viacom International Media Networks will supply Modern Times Group with programming for the latter’s numerous…
BBC iPlayer requests up by a third, tablet use expands rapidly
Requests on the BBC iPlayer catch-up service grew by a third in 2013, with 2.2…
ITV to launch pay drama channel on Sky
UK commercial broadcaster ITV is to launch a pay TV channel on the BSkyB platform…
Netflix: UHDTV needs standardisation of formats
Netflix sees ultra-high definition TV as a great opportunity but believes there is a need…
BBC taken to task over Digital Media Initiative
The BBC was too optimistic about its ability to implement its ill-fated Digital Media Initiative…
Watch, Gold, Dave and Alibi join Sky catch-up service
UK channel provider UKTV has made its Watch, Gold, Dave and Alibi channels available view…
NBCU revenues up but Comcast ‘underweight’ internationally
NBCUniversal saw fourth quarter revenues rise 7.5% to reach US$6.5 billion (€4.8 billion) but parent…
Trace Sports Stars launches in Malta
Sports- and celebrity-themed channel Trace Sport Stars is launching in Malta. The deal with quadruple…
France 24 renews Ericsson playout contract
News channel France 24 has signed a new five-year broadcast services contract with Ericsson, including…
BBC Worldwide announces male-skewing BBC Brit channel
BBC Worldwide is due to launch a male-skewing factual entertainment network called BBC Brit, completing…