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tv.berlin files for insolvency   

Jörn Krieger    | 21-10-2012   

Berlin's metropolitan TV channel tv.berlin has filed for insolvency. The income generated through local advertising has not been sufficient to cover the operating costs in the highly competitive Berlin market despite a positive development, the commercial broadcaster said in a statement.
The local TV station, which is available in analogue and digital on cable and via DTT in Berlin and surrounding,s wants to continue broadcasting for the time being.
The insolvency administrator is now evaluating the economical perspectives of the channel and the possibilities of keeping tv.berlin on air in the long run.

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The high popularity of digital radio in the UK



The British media regulator Ofcom has published a report on digital radio, Fri "Digital Radio Report 2012". Nationwide DAB digital radio multiplex public broadcaster BBC covers 94.3 percent. households, while commercial multiplex comprises 84.6 percent., and local DAB multiplexes 66.4 percent. households.

In the 12 months to the end of June 2012, nearly three in ten (29.5%) of all radio listening hours are hours listening to digital radio. This represents an increase of 10 pp in the same period of 2009 and by 3.6 pp from year to year. In the second quarter of 2012 31.5 percent. all hours of listening to digital radio listening hours.

Digital DAB receivers have been the most common method of listening to digital radio (64.9 per cent. All digital listening hours during the 12 months ended in June 2012). Other methods include listening to the TV (15.6 percent.) And listen online (13.3 percent)..

Six stations that are only available via digital platforms, have an average of at least 1 million listeners per week in the second quarter of 2012. BBC Radio 4 Extra had the largest number of students - 1.6 million, the next was a BBC 6 Music with 1.4 million listeners.

Three out of ten (29.1 percent.) Of all sales in the 12 months to June 2012 radio DAB tuner included. A total of 6.7 million radio receivers have been sold in this period, a decrease of 18.3 percent. in the same period last year. DAB receiver sales remained at a constant level, while the volume of sales of analogue receivers dropped by 1.5 million units a year earlier.

More than four out of ten (41.7 percent). Said a DAB digital radio in the house, which is an increase of 2.8 pp from year to year. More than a quarter (25.9 percent). New cars are now fitted with a standard DAB (more than double in the second quarter of 2012).

Read the full report (in English called, PDF)

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German Cinedom service with free movies



German media entrepreneur Patrick Hörl and Jan Mojto want to start the Video on Demand (VOD - video on demand) with classic films from Germany and Austria. Viewers will be able to watch movies free of charge. The service is to be financed by advertising. BLM Bavarian media authority said the service under the name Cinedom license valid for eight years. The offer will consist of comedies, musicals, dramas, romances, thrillers and detective stories from the 30s last century.

Cinedom is still under construction and is currently available as a test of the IPTV platform Entertain, Deutsche Telekom and the website

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www.cinedom.tv.

In the coming weeks, the service will become a VOD portal, and later will also be available on TVs with the Internet and on mobile devices.

Cinedom is supported by the company Autentic of Munich, which is 50 percent Hörl., And Beta Film Mojto owned 40 percent. shares. The remaining 10 percent. shares are held equally two investors (Moritz Freiherr von Kruedener and Herbert Schroder). Autentic manages thematic television channels in Germany and in international markets. It also acts as an intermediary in the sale of film rights documentaries.

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Former head of Tricolor TV launch TV Rus in Ukraine



Fourth Ukrainian Rus TV satellite platform will be launched on Nov. 1, 2012 year. The operator is still waiting for a license from the media regulator. The project manager is Vyacheslav Mordaczew, former president of the Russian platform Tricolor TV. Rus TV is owned by a private company that does not have anything to do with the platform Tricolor TV. - To some extent, this is my project [...] It is my goal for the next 3-5 years - he said.

Rus TV will include approximately from 32 to 34 channels. I continue negotiations with broadcasters. Fees for service Rus TV have not yet been disclosed.

Recall that the first technical tests were carried out Rus TV on W7 (now EUTELSAT 36B) at the orbital position of 36 ° E in 2011 (more here). Technology partner of the project was the Russian General Satellite Company, which is a partner of Russia's largest satellite platform Tricolor TV. The service was to begin broadcasting in late 2011 and had to offer viewers the most popular Ukrainian and foreign channels at an attractive price.

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New Era Ukrainian TV channel from 4.8 ° E



Ukrainian broadcasting group TRK Era, which continues for many years gives blogs their own software on state television aired Perszyj Nacionalnyj, separated and initial public offering of its own 24-hour TV channel. On Astra 4A (4.8 ° E) is now available transmission ERA TV, unfortunately BISS encoded.

License ERA TV channel was granted 28 September 2011. TV ERA is to have profile information and entertainment. The station inte$$$ to broadcast news programs, current affairs, economic, social, sports, music and children's entertainment.

Broadcaster TRK Era began operations in 1998 as a producer of television programming. Since October 2001, the band gives on-air programming Perszyj Nacionalnyj. Blocks are available in hours 6:00-9:00 and 23:00-1:18 Ukrainian time. Perszyj Nacionalnyj is broadcast on satellite Amos 2 (4 ° W), and the message is also encrypted in BISS.

Specifications ERA TV:
Astra 4A (4.8 ° E)
tp. B30 (12.284 GHz, pol. V, SR 27500, FEC: 3/4; DVB-S/QPSK)

ID: ERA
PID V: 6911
PID: 6912
PID PCR: 6911
SID: 6910
PID PMT: 6910
Coding: BISS

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Kosmic TV and DW-TV because of interference from 23.5 ° E



Polish TV station kosmic esoteric and German news channel DW-TV and its associated radio stations broadcast on satellite Astra 3B (23.5 ° E). It is a decision of the German operator Media Broadcast, who suffers from interference its transponder on Eutelsat's HOT BIRD 13B (13 ° E), which is used by those channels. As for tp. 155 (11.604 GHz, pol. H, SR 27500, FEC: 5/6; DVB-S/QPSK).

The message kosmic TV and DW-TV 23.5 ° E is temporary and will be completed when you manage to resolve the situation of interference. The operator Eutelsat is already working on a solution to this problem. It is known that the source of interference is in Syria.

Provisional specifications:
Astra 3B (23.5 ° E)
tp. 78 (11.973 GHz, pol. V, SR 27500, FEC: 5/6; DVB-S/QPSK)

ID: kosmic TV
PID V: 2510 (MPEG-2/SD)
PID: 2520 (eng)
PID PCR: 2510
SID: 625
PID PMT: 2500
Provider: MEDIA BROADCAST
Encoding: none

ID: DW Europe
PID V: 1000 (MPEG-2/SD)
PID: 1001 (ger)
PCR PID: 1000
SID: 607
PID PMT: 700
Provider: MEDIA BROADCAST
Encoding: none

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NPG launches first 7in tablet with digital tuner

Iñaki Ferreras | 21-10-2012

Spanish TV manufacturer NPG has launched the SP-702A5, which it claims is the first 7in tablet with integrated digital tuner.

It gives users the ability to access TV and the internet everywhere and play media files from external devices.

The SP-702A5 has a multi-touch 7in screen, with a 16:9 format that works with Android 4.0 OS, and has 4GB of memory. It connects to the internet via Wi-Fi, and has front and rear cameras and a microphone.

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Made in America launches with host Terry Bradshaw
Michelle Clancy    | 22-10-2012

A new independent talk show, Today in America TV, has launched with host Terry Bradshaw, touting a focus on "Made in America" companies and their products and services.
Distributed on a variety of networks throughout the United States and Canada, including FOX and ABC, the show travels from coast to coast and is meant to capture the era of the changing economic times through immersive stories. It explores the green energy sector, examines costs related to healthcare, looks at the best business schools, talks to those who are leading in their various fields and more.
"Viewers will be excited to see that we've gone beyond the typical news stories. From the moment we launched the series, we knew that we were telling stories that would get noticed," said Vice President of Production Jim Nicholas. "These are stories about experts who have the ability to share first-hand insights with our viewers."
Today in America was created exclusively for Terry Bradshaw to host. The former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, a popular and well-known sports personality, is an NFL Hall of Fame inductee and was one of the players who was instrumental in leading the team to win four Super Bowl victories and other national championship games. He retired from the sport in the mid-1980s and has worked in broadcasting for almost 30 years as commentator, analyst and co-host for national television networks. Now, he is an often requested motivational speaker and spokesperson for top name-brand Nutrisystem.

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Majority of US TV households have HD
Michelle Clancy    | 22-10-2012

As HD continues to revolutionise the quality of the TV watching experience, more than three quarters of US households have an HDTV setâ€"that's up 14% from last year, according to a recent study by Nielsen.
And to boot, nearly 40% of those homes have multiple HD sets. The figure is likely to continue to trend upwards as bulky standard definition sets are swapped out for sleeker and more technologically-sophisticated models, Nielsen noted.
"Television has come a long way since the grainy black and white sets of old. While there have been constant advancesâ€"from the introduction of color to the remote control to connected TVs (IPTV)â€"the advent of High Definition TV (HDTV) could be considered one of the high-water marks," the company said in its blog.
Nielsen is quick to point out that not all HD is equal, though. In May 2012, 61% of all prime viewing was done on an HD set, but that does not necessarily denote actual HD viewing was happening. "True HD, using an HD set top box or tuner in a home that receives HD channels and actually tuned to an HD signal, is the only way to experience legitimate HDTV bliss," the company said.
During that same month, 29% of English-language broadcast prime viewing and 25% of cable prime viewing was true HD. The gap between HD potential and true HD viewing leaves a wide berth for consumers to bridge. The study also noted that among cable networks, as expected, sports and entertainment genres are more likely to be viewed in HD as compared to news and kids programming.
To put together the results, Nielsen conducted a study of 17 networksâ€"five English-language broadcast networks and 12 ad-supported cable networksâ€"during May 2012 and accounted for the share of total tuning watched in True HD vs. all other ways to watch on a TV.

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Pay-TV, OTT getting less competitive to each other
Michelle Clancy    | 22-10-2012

About 12% of consumers are willing to pay up to $10 per month for a premium video tier, while another 26% would pay $5 more, according to a new report from Heavy Reading. Cost sensitivity remains very high, consistent with the previous years since 2008.
Meanwhile, satisfaction is comparatively high for most service attributes and more than 40% of subscribers are staying with their pay TV providers for five years or more.
ISPs, however, are in a sensitive position with regard to subscribers' over-the-top (OTT) experience: More than one in eight would definitely switch providers for a better online video experience. Other findings include that 16% would pay for a "boost button" at $1 per use for online video, while 31% would pay for a white-listed site which would always offer a higher Quality of Experience at $1 per site per month.
Nearly 10% fewer respondents said that pay-TV and OTT services were not competitive compared with last year â€" a notable shift, although not in itself suggestive of sudden imminent changes in the pay TV la$$$cape, researchers noted. And meanwhile, interest continues to be fairly high for various multiscreen/connected services; although mobile video and videoconferencing ranked lower than other options.
"The findings from this survey illustrate that there is a willingness by consumers to pay for flexible models for premium video delivery services. In fact, there is more interest in these models for in-home usage rather than mobile," says Kishore, a 15-year veteran of the consumer media industry. "It's fitting that a key theme at this year's TelcoTV is profitable services, as the survey results reinforce the opportunity for broadband network service providers to generate revenue through premium video delivery services."
The survey reveals consumer opinions about video consumption across device platforms, provider perceptions and satisfaction levels with video services, and its results will be revealed in full at TelcoTV, taking place 24 to 26 October at the Las Vegas Hotel. Aditya Kishore, senior analyst at Heavy Reading, will present the findings during his keynote address on 24 October. The presentation will provide fresh data and insight into the selection criteria for pay-TV providers and service bundles, and explore shifts in consumer opinion over the past year. It will also evaluate customer satisfaction levels and drivers, churn drivers and the growing consumption of OTT video via multiple devices.

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HBO GO launches in Colombia
Gabriel Miramar-Garcia    | 22-10-2012

HBO Latin America has launched its TV Everywhere platform, HBO GO, in Colombia where customers of satellite operator MiDIRECTV will be the first to have access.
Through the service, HBO subscribers will be able to use their pay-TV credentials to log in and watch films, series, shows and special programs from HBO and the networks for which it has distribution rights, online and, soon, via dedicated mobile apps.
"Following the success in Brazil where, only weeks after its launch, HBO GO reached record numbers for access and streaming, we now launch in Colombia, giving our subscribers the opportunity to enjoy their favorite programs anytime, anyplace," said Emilio Rubio, president of HBO Latin America Group. "We are very proud to bring a product to Latin America that further enhances the HBO Premium entertainment experience in the region."
HBO GO offers streaming of all HBO shows, plus the ability to receive alerts and notifications when new episodes are available. Users can create watchlists with favourite programs and view them in HD, with or without subtitles. Content is divided into series, movies, documentaries, specials, children and adults.
In series, for example, subscribers can find the most recent episodes of the third season of Boardwalk Empire, as well as complete seasons of True Blood and Game of Thrones. In addition to the latest series, customers will be able to view all seasons of The Sopranos, Rome and series produced in Latin America such as Mandrake, Capadocia and Prófugos. Exclusive content distributed in the region by HBO such as Mad Men, Preamar and House of Lies will also be available on HBO GO.
HBO GO will become available with other pay TV operators in Colombia that are working to integrate the service.

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Liberty Global chief Malone hits out at Google
Jörn Krieger    | 22-10-2012

The chairman of US media company Liberty Global, John Malone, has criticised the market power of Google and dema$$$ regulation of the search engine giant.
"Google is simply extremely dominant. I would therefore consider it to be appropriate and about time for the regulator to intervene," Malone told German news magazine "Der Spiegel". He would be certain that regulation would come, "if not in the USA, then in Europe."
Google would have their own development plans, these would "sometimes collide with the interests of Google customers," complained Malone. He added that it would be extremely important "that Google still fi$$$ us - not only their own offering in this business area - and that they will still prominently position us."
Through one of his companies, Malone is a shareholder in internet ventures such as TripAdvisor or Expedia. Both companies have lodged complaints against Google's business practices in the travel market. Both the US trade commission and the European competition authority are currently evaluating whether to commence an anti-trust suit against Google.

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Gannett acquires rich advertising firm Rovion
Michelle Clancy    | 22-10-2012

Media powerhouse Gannett Co. has acquired Rovion, a Boston-based, rich-media advertising company, which is owned by Local Corp.
Rovion's primary product, Ad Composer, includes a self-service technology platform that enables the full development and deployment of rich media and mobile HTML5 ads without requiring coding expertise. Its Ad Management Platform allows publishers to monetise inventory, lower ad production and serving costs, and add value for bra$$$ and agencies, Rovion said. "Plus, we provide publishers with ready-to-sell mocks for RFPs, custom packaged ad formats and the most advanced analytics for their advertisers," it noted on its website.
"Advertisers and agencies are increasingly demanding mobile rich media ad solutions and self-service ad creation tools, and the Rovion acquisition will enable Gannett's PointRoll, a leading provider of digital marketing solutions and technology, to expand their mobile and self-service platform capabilities," said Gannett, in a statement.
Rovion will be part of the Gannett Digital organization under PointRoll, with all Gannett divisions leveraging the Rovion platform capabilities.

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BBC Asian Network teams up with the BBC Philharmonic
Louise Duffy    | 22-10-2012

On 12 November 2012, the BBC Philharmonic and BBC Asian Network are set to collaborate for the first time ever in a celebration of the life and songs of fabled Pakistani singers Noor Jehan, Musarrat Nazir, Reshma and Nazia Hasan.
Presented by Noreen Khan and Tommy Sandhu, the concert will take place at the ALCC in the heart of Bradford and will also feature music from other renowned South Asian performers. This Queens of Melody concert is part of the 2012 BBC Philharmonic Presents season.
International artists Shazia Manzoor and Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch (more commonly known as QB) will take to the stage with the 80-piece orchestra to perform some legendary Pakistani classics. The orchestra will also be accompanied by traditional musicians performing punjabi folk songs, ghazals and film classics.
Mark Strippel, Head of Programmes for Asian Network, said: “This collaboration with the BBC Phil is exciting new territory for Asian Network â€" to present music that our listeners will have grown up with, performed by some of South Asia’s leading contemporary singers with one of the UK’s leading classical orchestras is an exciting and extraordinary event.
“It’s also a brilliant chance to take Asian Network out on the road to the very heart of our listening community to forge new connections, inspire young people through our school visits and masterclasses, and build lasting relationships with the people that matter: our audience.”

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DISH doles out 700M to settle Voom litigation with Cablevision, AMC
Editor    | 22-10-2012

The long-running legal saga of whether DISH Network wrongfully terminated a 15-year contract for Voom, a now-defunct HD TV channel owned by Cablevison, has been settled with a huge pay off for the latter and cable TV firm AMC.
The issue began in May 2008 when DISH took Voom off the air for poor ratings and in December of that year AMC's former owner, Cablevision, announced it was shutting the service down. Nonetheless, it sued DISH in 2008 for breach of contract and the issue has lingered on. Meanwhile, DISH's decision to drop AMC's channels from its line-up in July also loomed over the case.
DISH decided to drop AMC's four networks in July, saying the carriage fees AMC wanted were too high considering the popularity of the channels. Outside of Mad Men and Walking Dead and AMC Network, the other three cable nets were considered niche: they include IFC, the Sundance channel and WE tv. AMC, however, accused DISH of using the tactic to force an out-of-court settlement in the lawsuit. DISH's 14 million customers made up 13% of AMC's subscriber base.
As part of the legal agreement, DISH will pay a cash settlement of $700 million to Cablevision and AMC Networks, $80 million of which is in consideration for the purchase of Cablevision’s multichannel video and data distribution service licences in 45 metropolitan areas in the US. It will also enter into a long-term distribution agreement with AMC Networks to carry AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel and WE tv, and with The Madison Square Garden Company to carry Fuse on its satellite service and “convey” its 20% membership interest in Voom HD to Rainbow Programming Holdings, the Cablevison subsidiary that ran Voom, such that all of the cash settlement remains with Cablevision and AMC Networks.
Once the cash settlement is received, the parties will file a joint stipulation to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice. Cablevision and AMC Networks will then determine how the settlement money they will jointly gain will be split.
Commenting on the deal, AMC Networks President and CEO Josh Sapan said: “We are glad to partner again with DISH Network and are delighted to bring back our popular channels and programming to their customers.”