SCN launches on Freeview
Promising an exciting new way to watch a huge range of sports shows on demand, Sports Channel Network (SCN) is now available on Internet-connected televisions on UK DTT platform Freeview…
Analyst: Content owners go D2C in W Europe
The online video market in Western Europe continues to grow, with international media players continuously expanding in new territories, according to Michail Chandakas, Associate Research Analyst – Media & Communications…
NHK outlines plans for 8K transmissions
Japan’s NHK public broadcaster says its planning for the December 1st start of 8K transmissions is proceeding well. Senior executives from NHK, speaking at MIPTV’s dedicated UHD sessions, said that…
Report: TV retains appeal, considers new approaches
Avril Blondelot, Content Insights Director at Eurodata TV Worldwide has presented the latest trends in terms of TV content, noting the continued appeal of the medium and its willingness to…
BARB confirms multiscreen measurement
The UK’s Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board (BARB) has revealed the next stage of Project Dovetail, which has the objective of delivering total reach of programme and commercial audiences across multiple…
Italy ends 2017 with 423 TV channels
At the end of December 2017 there were a total of 423 TV channels in Italy that could be received on the main distribution platforms. The channels belong to 116…
YANGA! launches on Freesat
YANGA!, the new general entertainment channel for the UK’s African diaspora, is now available on Freesat channel 171. The channel’s broad schedule combines the best entertainment television produced from across…
Sky Italia, Mediaset content and carriage deal
In a further sign of the need for one-time rival TV services to co—operate in the face of competition from international streaming giants, Italian commercial broadcasters Sky Italia and Mediaset/Rti…
EBU appoints O’Connor to comms role
Former Eutelsat Corporate Communications Director Vanessa O’Connor has been appointed to the new role of Director of Member Relations and Communications at the EBU. While at Eutelsat, she took part…
Italy expands TV offer
The Italian TV market continues to be dynamic, with new national channels continuously being added to the already bountiful offer. Mediaset has confirmed April 3rd as the launch date for…