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Premium video body launches in Europe
A premium video advocacy body is launching in Europe with the backing of numerous major…
Viaplay calls on Peppy Pals for new kids original
Scandinavian SVOD service Viaplay is getting its second kids TV original – a 16-part series…
Drama at the members’ club
Howard Stringer and Jeremy Fox tell TBI about Atrium, their new club for platforms that…
New CEO at DRG as Fox focuses on Atrium
Richard Halliwell has been named CEO of UK-based distributor DRG, with Jeremy Fox vacating the…
MTG launches VR platform Viareal
MTG has launched a virtual reality app, offering extensions from its linear TV shows and…
Set-tops ‘unimportant’ for SVOD, says Viaplay chief
Modern Times Group (MTG)-owned OTT subscription video-on-demand service Viaplay does not need to be available…
MTG ups stake in games firm
Modern Times Group has invested €82.6 million (US$90.2 million) to increase its shareholding in mobile…
MTG investor buys into Com Hem
Swedish investment firm Kinnevik has bought an 18.5% stake in Scandinavian TV and telecoms provider…
MTG sells Czech TV assets
MTG has completed the sale of its Czech TV assets as it continues its transformation…
Record sales for MTG despite digital spend
MTG reported record sales and a 15% growth in operating income – despite making investments…