Broadcasters
WISI and IP.Netcom launch HbbTV-IPTV combination set-top
German cable technology company WISI and IP.Netcom have teamed up to provide a hybrid HbbTV…
BBC to launch five new HD channels as Ofcom creates capacity for more
The BBC has said that it will launch five new free HD channels by early…
BBC Worldwide sets focus on international, digital growth
BBC Worldwide reported “particular growth” in programme sales and its international channels in its 2012/13…
Scripps reportedly eyes Chellomedia
Scripps Networks Interactive is reportedly among the interested suitors looking at Liberty Global’s for-sale content business,…
Al Jazeera secures MENA English Premier League deal
Al Jazeera Sport has secured rights to English Premier League football in the Middle East…
Thomson Broadcast wins Israel DTT contract
Thomson Broadcast is delivering technology for the next stage of Israel’s digital-terrestrial TV rollout. Israel…
Channel 4 names regional partnerships and digital chief
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has named Jane Hector-Jones as the first partnership and digital manager…
Sky Deutschland sees millionth view for Game of Thrones on Go
Pay TV operator Sky Deutschland has seen over one million views for HBO series Game…
Hulu parents scrap sale, inject US$750 million
Hulu’s US broadcaster owners have scrapped the sale of the streaming website for a second…
Al Jazeera linked to move for Spain’s Mediapro
Al Jazeera is in talks to acquire Spanish producer Mediapro, according to local reports. The…