Broadcasters
Discovery names French chief
Nicolas Bonard has been named general manager, Discovery Networks France. The appointment will see Bonard…
M6 adds social TV services for channels
French commercial broadcaster M6 is launching second-screen and social TV enhancements to its Replay service…
CBeebies and CBBC head to Global iPlayer
The BBC is adding two new sections to the Global iPlayer service in Europe, featuring…
ITV restructures online team
ITV has appointed a new online chief and is restructuring its online division in a…
RTL and Al Jazeera interested in Mediast’s pay channels
International broadcasters RTL Group and Al Jazeera have reportedly expressed an interest in acquiring Mediaset’s…
Trace Sports makes Russian debut
Sports entertainment channel Trace Sports is making its debut in Russia after signing deals with…
Former Viacom exec Reszka takes programming role at Canal Plus Cyfrowy
Daniel Reszka has joined Canal Plus Cyfrowy as an advisor to the Polish pay TV…
YouView to launch for £299 this month, Sky’s Now TV will join
UK connected TV service YouView will be available for consumers to buy by the end…
BBC names George Entwistle director-general
UK public broadcaster the BBC has appointed George Entwistle, the boss of its production division…
France Télévisions launches connected TV startover service Salto
France Télévisions has launched a new ‘startover’ service on connected TVs. Dubbed Salto, the new…