M7 satellite distribution deal with TV ÓČKO
February 22, 2024
Luxembourg-based M7 Group, the pay-TV provider owned by Canal+, has concluded a satellite distribution agreement with Prague-based Stanice O. for its music channels ÓČKO TV and ÓČKO STAR.
ÓČKO TV has been broadcasting since 2002, making it the first Czech thematic television focusing on music and modern lifestyle. ÓČKO Star features hits from the eighties till the present day.
As part of the satellite distribution agreement via the M7 platform at ASTRA 23.5 East, both channels are included in the EPG of Skylink, the leading TV provider for Czech Republic and Slovakia. Furthermore, Skylink provides ÓČKO BLACK and ÓČKO EXPRES as linear OTT channels.
Štěpán Wolde, CEO of Stanice O, commented: “The agreement with M7 and Skylink is very important to us, as it allows for high quality and cost-efficient satellite distribution of our flagship channels, while ensuring optimal reach among our key target groups.”
Bill Wijdeveld, VP Platform Content Services at M7 Group, added: “We are very pleased with this new contract and thank ÓČKO TV for its trust in the M7 Platform Services team. We look forward to a fruitful partnership.”