History launches in Croatia, BosniaTV International Daily | 22 December 2008The History channel is set to launch in Croatia and Bosnia after the AETN-owned broadcaster struck carriage deals with pay TV operators. The channel… Read more |
Digital Plus talks still at early stage, says Telefonica chiefTV International Daily | 22 December 2008Spanish telco Telefonica's CEO Julio Linares has said that the company's talks with media group Prisa about the acquisition of the… Read more |
Canwest denies Ten saleTV International Daily | 22 December 2008Canadian media company Canwest has reaffirmed its intention not to sell its stake in Australian commercial broadcaster Network Ten. Canwest chief… Read more |
Russia examines DTT bidTV International Daily | 22 December 2008Russian authorities have launched a commission to develop a plan for the roll out of digital terrestrial television by 2015. It will examine the… Read more |
BBC launches iPlayer for childrenTV International Daily | 22 December 2008The BBC today launches a version of iPlayer for children aged between six and 12. Through the CBBC website, children will be able to access CBBC… Read more |
Portuguese regulator clarifies switchover plansTV International Daily | 22 December 2008Portuguese communications regulator Anacom has underlined the standards and specifications for equipment that TV homes will need to receive digital… Read more |
TV Asahi suffering as downturn hits ad spendTV International Daily | 22 December 2008Japanese commercial broadcaster TV Asahi has issued revised financial guidance for the third time this year, blaming the depressed advertising… Read more |
UK IPTV service adds niche channels to line-upTV International Daily | 22 December 2008Global Digital Broadcast, which operates the PlayTV IPTV service in the UK, has added a trio of niche channels to offering. The latest addition to… Read more |
French b'casters net Champions league rightsTV International Daily | 22 December 2008Canal Plus and TF1 have inked new deals for TV rights to the Champions League soccer competition between 2009 and 2013. Pay TV broadcaster Canal Plus… Read more |
SIC inks Brazilian dealTV International Daily | 22 December 2008Portuguese broadcaster SIC has struck a deal with Brazilian telecoms operator Embratel that will increase the reach of its international channel. SIC… Read more |





