Germany
ProSiebenSat.1 boosted by channel and digital gains
German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Group reported strong second quarter earnings, buoyed by gains in it channels…
Sport1 launches new channel for US sports
German sports broadcaster Sport1 is launching a new pay-TV channel for US sports in Germany,…
Vodafone launches its Kabel Deutschland takeover
Vodafone has started its public takeover of Kabel Deutschland after its €7.7 billion offer was…
ProSieben MAXX to launch BBC Earth branded block
New German free-to-air channel ProSieben MAXX is due to launch a branded block of BBC…
ProSiebenSat.1 deal paves way for €3.4bn private equity exit
The private equity firms that control European broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, KKR and Permira, will be free…
New German channel says Yep! to kids block
A new ProSiebenSat.1 male-skewing channel that’s launching this year has secured a long-term children’s content…
Deutsche Telekom launches Entertain to Go
Deutsche Telekom has launched its multi-screen TV service Entertain to Go service, offering access to…
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…
Magine outlines expansion plans
Cloud-based TV operator Magine is set for a full launch in Germany by late summer,…
European smart TV adoption rates compared
Germany trails behind other European countries in flatscreen adoption but the UK is a laggard…