Media Consumption
Rethinking broadcasting: three imperatives for survival and growth
Andrew Bunten, COO of video entertainment at Irdeto explores the strategies needed for broadcasters to thrive in a rapidly evolving marketplace
ProSieben
Business
Italy’s MFE improves offer for Germany’s ProSiebenSat.1
In a statement, ProSiebenSat.1 CEO Bert Habets said the company will "carefully review" the latest offer from MFE
Business
ProSiebenSat.1 labels PPF bid ‘inadequate’
The company's executive board and supervisory board concluded that "the offer price does not adequately reflect the earnings potential and long-term value of ProSiebenSat.1"
Business
Regulators approve PPF ProSiebenSat bid
The Czech investment group aims to increase its holding to just below the 30 per cent takeover threshold
Live Production
Case study: How ProSiebenSat.1 used innovation and automation to create one of the largest news studios in Europe
High-quality journalism paired with advanced technology from CGI and Vizrt have proved to be a winning combination for the German broadcaster
Business
ProSieben boards reject MFE bid, Italian giant could join forces with PPF to gain control
According to reports, Czech investment group PPF Group would consider partnering with MFE on a bid for the German broadcaster
Business
PPF Group seeks to expand ProSiebenSat holding
The offer aims to allow the management at ProSiebenSat to "deliver on its existing strategy and drive operational excellence," said the Czech investment company
Business
MFE acceptance period opens for ProSiebenSat takeover offer
The strategic move follows a reported round of job cuts at the German broadcaster
Business
MediaForEurope launches €1.3 billion bid for ProSieben
“We believe that ProSiebenSat.1 needs a strong shareholder that can provide expertise and experience in the industry, making an active contribution to its growth...
Business
Is MediaForEurope preparing to launch its bid for ProSieben?
The Italian company has reportedly called a board meeting for today to evaluate its options
Business
Speculation mounts over MFE ProSiebenSat 1 acquisition
The Berlusconi-owned media group owns a 29.9 per cent stake in the broadcaster
Business
MFE seeks to accelerate pan-European TV ambition
The Berlusconi-owned group has reportedly arranged a €3.4 billion credit facility to fund its aim to "resist the US giants"
Business
Pressure builds for ProSieben as Berlusconi’s MFE calls for ‘radical choices’
Comments made by MediaForEurope have fuelled speculation around a possible takeover bid
Business
Mediaset has “no concrete plans” to increase ProSieben stake
Italian broadcaster said it has no plans to raise its stake in the next 12 months
Business
New ProSieben CEO: We’re making the business “storm proof”
Advertising revenues fell by 40 per cent in April and May
Business
German regulator gives Mediaset go-ahead to raise stake in ProSieben
German Cartel Office says it has "no competition concerns"
Media Delivery
Germany to host alternative Eurovision
ProSieben will broadcast the Free European Song Contest live from Cologne on 16th May
Business
Mediaset raises stake in ProSieben, could go further
Italian broadcaster now ProSieben's largest investor
Business
Italy’s Mediaset ‘planning corporate reorganisation’
Company to hold extraordinary board meeting
TVBEverywhere
RTL, ProSiebenSat.1 announce advertising joint venture
Entire addressable TV and online video inventory of both companies will be available on a common demand side platform
Business
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery partner on new German streaming platform
Platform will integrate 7TV, maxdome and Eurosport Player
Business
Christof Wahl to leave ProSiebenSat.1
Wahl has expanded the Group's digital business as chief operating officer
TVBEverywhere
ProSiebenSat.1 launches ultra-HD broadcasting
German-based media company will start broadcasting in 4K UHD and HDR formats this summer
TVBEverywhere
ProSiebenSat.1 CEO warns of ‘FANGA’ threat
Thomas Ebeling said Facebook, Amazon, Netflix, Google and Apple are putting traditional TV "under pressure"
Business
AIMS welcomes three more members
Phabrix Limited, ProSiebenSat.1 Produktion and Qvest Media have joined The Alliance of Media Solutions
Business
Media brands invest $13 million in Wochit
collection of media brands have invested a total of $13 million in social video creation platform Wochit. Investors include ProSieben, Singapore Press Holdings’ SPH...
Business