Media Management
AWS supports Telenor’s streaming service across Norway, Sweden, and Finland
The telco intends to use Amazon S3, Amazon EC2 and AWS Direct Connect to build its streaming service
Nordics
Media Delivery
Stockholm Stream helps Splatter horror across the Nordics
The solution eliminates technical horrors, said the company
Media Delivery
WBD’s Max launches in Europe
WBD is aiming to increase the number of European countries in which its service is available to 25 by July
Media Delivery
WBD to resume Max rollout across Europe
The move comes ahead of this year's Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games, with WBD aiming to make every live moment of the event available...
Business
Viaplay is a “more focused, realistic and agile player” following recapitalisation
Swedish media company has completed its recapitalisation programme, which includes increased shareholdings for both Canal+ and PPF
Business
Viaplay avoids bankruptcy after shareholders approve rescue plan
Among the measures approved, Viaplay will raise 4 billion Swedish crowns ($380 million) in new equity
Business
Viaplay details rescue plan
“The launch of today’s recapitalisation package brings us closer to the conclusion of what has been a very difficult period for the company and...
Business
Viaplay in recapitalisation and non-core operations sale talks
The company has pushed back the announcement of its Q3 2023 results due to the negotiations
Business
Viaplay pulls out of UK, US; considers sale
The company has announced it will be laying off more than 25 per cent of staff, and is considering a potential sale
Business
Viaplay Group adopts new operating model, focuses on individual countries
The company has appointed CEOs to look after specific territories, with Peter Nørrelund taking responsibility for the company's operations in the Netherlands, Poland, Baltics...
Business
Viaplay Group CEO resigns after company announces $23 million in operating losses
Anders Jensen will be succeeded by Jorgen Madsen Lindemann, ex CEO of Viaplay's former parent company MTG, with immediate effect.
Media Delivery
We have a responsibility to not just demand change for the sake of it: Viaplay Group sets out its sustainability targets
Lena De Geer, head of sustainability at Viaplay Group, tells TVBEurope about the company's aim to become one of the world's most truly sustainable,...
Media Delivery
Allente launches first European customised streaming dongle using Google TV
The 4K dongle is enabled by 3SS' 3Ready product framework
Business
Viaplay recognised for its green credentials
Company plans to launch a programme supporting sustainable production practices in 2023
Live Production
Nordic broadcaster TV4 installs robotic camera pedestals in Stockholm studio
TV4 is using the pedestals in combination with several manned camera positions in the 600 sqm (6,500 sq ft) studio, which is primarily used...
Business
Viaplay wins EFL Championship and Carabao Cup rights across 10 countries
The long-term agreement will see more than 180 live matches from England's second tier broadcast on Viaplay every season, including the semi-finals and finals
Media Delivery
Starzplay expands in the Nordics
Streaming service will launch in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland
Media Delivery
Mediavision: HBO Max adds over 600K subscribers in the Nordics
"The demand for strong content has still not reached its peak in the Nordics," said MediaVision CEO Marie Nilsson
Media Delivery
HBO Max execs reveal European roll-out plans
Streamer will launch in some European territories this year
Business
Netflix to open Nordics hub
New hub will be based in Stockholm, with a satellite office based in Copenhagen
Media Delivery
Paramount Plus’ European roll-out to begin with the Nordics
Company plans to have Paramount Plus available "very broadly in almost every major market"
Media Delivery
Intelsat, Telenor bring 4K UHD channels to Nordics, CEE
Among the new channels on offer are NASA TV and WOW 4K, with more expected to be added
Media Delivery
Discovery’s new streaming service to launch globally on January 4th
Discovery Plus will debut in 25 key markets in 2021, including the Nordics, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain.
Media Delivery
NENT plans to launch Viaplay in 15 more countries
Announcement part of company's Q2 results
Media Delivery
NENT Group, Elisa Viihde launch new Finnish streamer
Elisa Viihde Viaplay is due to launch on 30th June and will include local and Nordic content as well international content
TVBEverywhere
Amazon or Discovery ‘could bid for Premier League Nordic rights’
Bidding process for 2022/23 season currently underway
Data Centre
Why are Nordic OTT providers going local?
Content spend on originals has increased while acquisition investment decreased
Business
RTL Group aims to create Europe’s leading digital studio
Companies in Nordics, Germany and Netherlands to combine
Videos
TVBEverywhere
NENT, Tele2 expand Swedish distribution agreement
Follows NENT's extended distribution agreements with YouSee, Stofa and Boxer in Denmark earlier this year
Data Centre
Nordic SVoDs ‘giving Netflix a run for its money’
Local streaming players turning towards comedy content
TVBEverywhere
Rakuten TV expands, plans to carry 8K films
8K films expected on the service in the second half of 2019
TVBEverywhere
M2A Media, Mediability take Nordics into the Cloud
Partnership allows viewers to access VoD content via a full range of devices minutes after broadcast
TVBEverywhere
Canal Digital launches downloadable content
Viewers can use the offline functionality within Canal Digital apps from 3rd October
TVBEverywhere
NENT Group taps Clipsource to leverage metadata
Provider is using the new platform to maintain internal control and upgrade its marketing and communication activities
Business
Viacom names new general manager for the Nordics
Jesper Dahl will take up the position from the 1st October
Business
Mediability and Grass Valley partner for the Nordics
Companies announce strategic partnership giving Mediability's clients full access to Grass Valley product portfolio
Business
Viacom confirms first ever MTV format deal with Russia’s Channel U
Deal includes two further local adaptations of Ex on the Beach for the Discovery channel in Norway and Denmark
Technology
Canal Digital employs Conax to secure new 4K service
Marks first delivery of Conax Lynx separation technology to protect content from "pirate in the box" attacks
TVBEverywhere
Canal Digital offering “game changing” next-gen TV experience
OnePlace is built on Google's Android TV open ecosystem
TVBEverywhere
Canal Digital selects 3SS for next-gen UHD and OTT
3 Screen Solutions will power the company’s OnePlace OTT platform
