Broadcasters
BBC moving kids programming to dedicated digital channels
The BBC is moving all of its kids programming to its dedicated CBeebies and CBBC…
ITU defines 4K and 8K UHDTV
The ITU has defined the parameter values for two formats of ultra high definition TV…
ITV hails Shazam ads as success
UK broadcaster ITV has hailed its launch of Shazam-enabled advertising during the final of the…
History HD heads to Turkey
A+E Networks has launched History HD in Turkey on Digiturk’s pay TV platform. The localised…
ESPN considering taking content to Apple TV
Disney-owned sports broadcaster ESPN is considering making its content available via the Apple TV service,…
Viacom touts success of Paramount in Spain
Viacom claims it is on track to have signed up 80 advertisers for its new…
BBC World News breaks 300m homes barrier
The BBC says that its BBC World News channel has increased its footprint by 40…
Profit and ad revenues down, programming costs up at TF1
TF1 has posted a year-on-year decline in operating profit and ad revenues in the first…
SatLink acquires HD playout centre
Israel-based teleport operator SatLink Communications has purchased a new HD playout centre in Tel Aviv….
Orange to close sports channels, strikes deal with Al Jazeera
Orange is to close down its Orange Sport channels at the end of June and…