Broadcasters
MTG launches Viasat premium package on Russia’s MTS
Modern Times Group’s Viasat Broadcasting is to launch a Viasat Premium HD package on Russian…
RTL Group raises €1.4 billion through secondary IPO
RTL Group’s owner Bertelsmann has raised €1.4 billion through a secondary public offering of shares…
Lagardère names channels executive
Lagardère has named Gérald-Brice Viret as deputy head of TV channels at its Lagardère Active…
Vevo looks to more device expansion
US music video service Vevo is planning to expand onto more TV platforms this year…
BBC confirms 4K tennis talks
The BBC has confirmed that it is in discussions with Sony and the All England…
CME sees revenues fall steeply and losses widen
Broadcast group Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has seen first quarter revenues plummet and losses…
OSN to add new channels from Philippines’ ABS-CBN
UAE-based pay TV operator OSN has struck a deal with Philippines broadcaster ABS-CBN to bring…
BBC commissions iPlayer comedy pilots
The BBC has commissioned a series of eight new comedy pilots for its video-on-demand service…
UPC DTH adds Travel Channel HD to pay TV line-up
Pay TV operator UPC DTH is adding Travel Channel HD to its programming line-up on…
Endemol buys Ynon Kreiz’s company, creates Israeli division
Endemol has taken a majority stake in Kuperman, the production company create by ex-Endemol and…