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Stay up to date with the latest news in the TV and media industry with the weekly round up with Chris Dziadul. His expert reportage gives you current insights into the media industry, from the latest business trends to reporting on events in Central Eastern Europe.
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Chris Dziadul, August 1, 2024 SkyShowtime expands in Poland The streaming service SkyShowtime will become available on Prime Video in...
Aug 1, 20244 min read
Chris Dziadul Analysis: Canal+ makes waves in Hungary
Canal+ has placed itself firmly in the spotlight in Hungary, announcing an innovative offer and the sale of a key asset to 4iG, the...
Jul 29, 20242 min read
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Chris Dziadul, July 25, 2024 Daniel Kretinsky to launch French TV channel The Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has secured a...
Jul 25, 20244 min read
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Chris Dziadul, July 18, 2024 Netflix TV viewing dips in Poland Streaming accounted for a slightly smaller TV audience in Poland in June...
Jul 18, 20244 min read
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Chris Dziadul, July 11, 2024 United Group sale talk continues The deadline for bids for United Group has apparently been extended from...
Jul 11, 20244 min read
Chris Dziadul Analysis: Hungary's 4iG expansion continues
Budapest-based 4iG is about to strengthen its position in the Hungarian electronic communications market still further. This follows the...
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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Chris Dziadul, July 4, 2024 Polish media protest against copyright law A number of print and online media outlets in Poland held a...
Jul 4, 20243 min read
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Chris Dziadul, June 27, 2024 Russia retaliates against European media Russia has blocked access to a total of 81 media outlets in Europe...
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Chris Dziadul, June 20, 2024 United Group expands in Slovenia Telemach Slovenia has entered into an agreement with Garnol to buy the...
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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Chris Dziadul, June 13, 2024 Max debuts in Poland The streaming service Max made its debut in Poland on Tuesday, June 11. The launch,...
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Chris Dziadul Analysis: SkyShowtime's quick start
SkyShowtime describes itself as “the best of Hollywood with local sprinkles.” Launched in early 2023 as a joint venture between Comcast...
Jun 12, 20242 min read
Chris Dziadul Analysis: WBD's Max marches on
The streaming service Max has just completed its rollout across Central and Eastern Europe by launching in Poland. It was therefore quite...
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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Chris Dziadul, June 6, 2024 STC eyeing United Group Saudi Arabia’s STC is reportedly preparing to make an offer for United Group....
Jun 6, 20244 min read
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Chris Dziadul, May 30, 2024 Hungary’s TV2 seeks Polish licence The Hungarian national commercial broadcaster TV2 is one of four bidders...
May 30, 20243 min read
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Chris Dziadul, May 23, 2024 Max debuts across CEE Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service Max has officially made its debut in Central...
May 23, 20244 min read
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Chris Dziadul, May 16, 2024 Ukraine registers first FAST channels The Ukrainian regulator National Council has registered the first FAST...
May 16, 20244 min read
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Chris Dziadul, May 9, 2024 Max set for Polish launch The streaming platform Max will officially make its debut in Poland on June 11....
May 9, 20244 min read
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Chris Dziadul, May 2, 2024 e& denies United Group interest Abu Dhabi-based e& had denied that it is planning to buy United Group. This...
May 2, 20244 min read
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Chris Dziadul, April 25, 2024 CEE first for SkyShowtime Digi Romania has become the first operator in Central and Eastern Europe to reach...
Apr 25, 20245 min read
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Russia jams Ukrainian satellite TV channels Russian hackers have jammed around a dozen satellite TV channels in Ukraine. According to 1+1...
Apr 18, 20244 min read
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