Broadcasters
Ireland’s UTV goes HD on FreeSat and Sky
Northern Irish TV station UTV has launched its channel in high-definition on the FreeSat and…
Analysts warn of approaching CME cash crunch
Credit analysts say that CME’s current financial position leaves it at risk of defaulting on…
Scripps Networks Interactive hires international finance chief
Channel operator Scripps Networks Interactive has hired a new chief financial officer for its global…
Discovery makes international gains
Discovery Communications reported a 59% year-on-year increase in revenues from its international networks division in…
MTG seals Nice deal
Modern Times Group has concluded a deal for Scandi production group Nice Entertainment. MTG’s move…
SBS Discovery cuts NBCUniversal deal
The Finnish arm of SBS Discovery has agreed a programming deal with NBCUniversal. The agreement…
CTC Media makes executive hire
Russian broadcaster CTC Media has appointed former Nord Gold communications executive Alexey Shchedrin as its…
CME plans 1,000-person staff cut, looks to shed ‘non-core’ assets
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has said that it plans to cut 1,000 members of…
Viacom ups Comedy Central UK MD Offman to brand head
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has promoted Jill Offman, SVP, Managing Director of Comedy Central…
Trace Urban signs Nordic deal with Canal Digital
Music channel Trace Urban has signed a deal with pay-TV operator Canal Digital that will…