Discovery Networks has announced the expansion of its international portfolio of networks with the launch of TLC HD in Latin America. Available immediately, TLC HD will air on SKY Brazil, offering the programming in true high-definition format, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. TLC, one of Discovery's most successful brands in the US, […]
3view has confirmed the availability of what it claims is the world's first Internet connected HD set-top box with free-to-air capabilities. This means retail partners now have access to the first commercially available set-top box which combines the ability to receive high definition free-to air programming with a raft of Internet capabilities. The device turns […]
The Press Association TV listings is partnering with Vizimo's online listings service, in a bid to inject more video and discoverability in to newspaper publisher's websites. The services will pipe PA's TV listings through Vizimo's technology and link to corresponding catch-up pages on broadcasters' sites. Vizimo acquired startup social TV community Tioti (TapeItOffTheInternet) 12 months […]
Deutsche Telekom has launched a bundled fixed-line and mobile package combined a T-Home Entertain IPTV plan with an iPhone. Customers selecting the double package will get a E120 bonus, with an additional E120 available to customers transferring from a rival provider. The package consists of the Comfort Entertain plan at E44.95 per month, including IPTV […]
SatLink Communications Ltd. and SES World Skies have launched a new DS3 fibre link connecting their teleport facilities. The new link allows SatLink clients direct access to SES World Skies’ US satellite fleet while also enabling SES World Skies to further expand the reach of its satellites covering Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. […]
mirada, the audiovisual content interaction specialist, has teamed up with Sky Italia to deliver interactive advertising applications. The new service will allow viewers on the Sky Italia platform to engage with adverts through a 'call to action' in the interactive menu and will allow brands to offer additional associated content or product information.
The General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union is backing the forthcoming Hybrid Broadcasting Broadcast TV (HbbTV) standard, describing it as one of the “most exciting developments in the media today”. The EBU added that while alternative approaches to the mission of making both broadcast and broadband content available on the same TV have been […]
Market research company Synovate has released the findings of its global advertising study, shedding light on which media are the most effective in targeting Americans and their daily media habits. According to the study, Americans can’t live without the Internet, want to see advertisements that are innovative, and are open to new technologies that monitor […]
From Branislav Pekic in Rome La7 has become the first national broadcaster in Italy to launch an on-demand platform in High Definition, available online and free of charge. The platform allows viewers to watch shows broadcast by the channel on-the-air over the past week. Meanwhile, according to the CEO of Telecom Italia Media, Mauro Nanni, […]
Modern Times Group (MTG) has entered into a strategic cooperation with the Sanoma Group to launch a localised premium sports channel in Finland. Nelonen Sport Pro will be launched in February 2010 and will feature content from both Viasat and Sanoma-owned Nelonen Media, including football from UEFA Champions League, English FA Cup and the French […]