Broadcasters
Roku adds new content and device partners
US firm Roku, maker of highly popular streaming video devices of the same name, has…
Lagardère Active acquires online ticketing firm
Lagardère’s media arm Lagardère Active has acquired France’s leading discount online ticketing specialist BilletReduc.com. BilletReduc.com,…
Hulu CEO Kilar to leave this quarter
Hulu CEO Jason Kilar and chief technology officer Rich Tom are to leave the US…
TF1 will retain 49% Eurosport stake, says Paolini
TF1 aims to retain a 49% stake in Eurosport and, thanks to its new partnership…
BBC launches free sport app
UK public broadcaster the BBC has launched a free sport app for iPhone and iPod…
Eurosport launches multiscreen subscription
Eurosport has launched a multiscreen subscription offering for its online Eurosport Player service, meaning that…
Al Jazeera buys Current TV, will launch Al Jazeera America
International news broadcaster Al Jazeera has acquired Current TV, the US factual and current affairs…
iPlayer sees Christmas boost for tablets and smartphones
The BBC iPlayer catch-up service attracted 77 million requests for TV and radio programmes over…
BBC launches Antiques Roadshow synchronous app
The BBC has launched its planned live, synchronous companion screen app for its Antiques Roadshow…
Fox HD launches in Ukraine on Volia
Fox HD has launched in Ukraine on the Volia cable network. The launch brings hit…