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Le Reti Mediaset si aggiudicano prima e seconda serata sul pubblico attivo rispettivamente con il 34.94% di share e il 29.81% di share

CANALE 5 LA SOAP “IL SEGRETO” LEADER DELLA PRIMA SERATA SUL PUBBLICO TOTALE PREMIUM SPORT BENE LE PARTITE DELLA PRIMA GIORNATA DI SERIE A: “DIRETTA PREMIUM” SUPERA LA CONCORRENZA PAY TOP CRIME IN PRIME TIME, BENE LA SERIE “THE CLOSER”: … Read the full press release

Roche welcomed 100 European university students from 34 countries studying science and art to the Salzburg Festival

BASEL, 12-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (11 August 2015), Roche welcomed 100 European university students from 34 countries studying science and art to the Salzburg Festival, the world’s largest and most prestigious festival of music and drama. The annual Roche … Read the full press release

Proximus Group reports 1.5% increase of its revenue in Q2-2015 vs the same period of 2014

Growing customer base driving solid financial performance Continued growth in underlying corerevenue, + 2.4% compared to the second quarter 2014 Underlying Group EBITDA of EUR 450 million, + 4.3% compared to the second quarter 2014 2015 full-year guidance revised upwards: … Read the full press release

Proximus will continue to broadcast the Spanish Liga from the start of this season on channel “Eleven”

BRUSSELS, 3-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Thanks to an agreement with Eleven Sports Network, Proximus will continue to broadcast the Spanish Liga from the start of this season on channel “Eleven”, to the great delight of its fans of Spanish football. … Read the full press release

Sky acquires majority stake in Blast! Films, one of the UK’s longest established independent production companies

Isleworth, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has taken a majority stake in Blast! Films, the independent production company responsible for hit series The Supervet, The Route Masters and 999: What’s Your Emergency? Founded in 1994 by Ed Coulthard, Blast! Films … Read the full press release

Sky Sports won the rights to show clips from every Premier League game across its digital platforms

Isleworth, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky Sports has further strengthened its position as the home of the Premier League by winning the rights to show clips from every Premier League game across its digital platforms. The three-year agreement starting from … Read the full press release

BT sport becomes the only place to watch UEFA champions league and UEFA europa league next season

LONDON, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT Sport is to celebrate becoming the home of European football with a new advertising campaign featuring football stars from across the continent. Airing on July 25, the new television campaign pays homage to the … Read the full press release

Golden Globe nominated American drama series True Blood exclusively on Sky Box Sets from 13th August

LONDON, 22-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — From 13th August, Sky customers will be able to watch all seven seasons of Golden Globe nominated, American drama series True Blood exclusively with Sky Box Sets. Based on the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine … Read the full press release

Submissions called for the 62nd Ondas Awards which recognizes professionals and programming in the fields of radio and television broadcasting, the cinema and the music industry

Submissions are being called for one of Europe’s most prestigious award ceremonies, which recognizes professionals and programming in the fields of radio and television broadcasting, the cinema and the music industry. GENEVA, 20-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Ondas Awards, which … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann: Achim Berg will be taking on new professional challenges and is leaving the company at his own request and on amicable terms

Gütersloh, Germany, 10-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Achim Berg, Member of the Bertelsmann Executive Board and CEO of Arvato since April 2013, will be taking on new professional challenges and is leaving the company at his own request and on amicable terms, … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann appoints Fernando Carro to its Executive Board as CEO of Arvato

Arvato solution groups given more entrepreneurial autonomy Arvato management consisting of Fernando Carro as CEO and Rolf Hellermann as CFO CEOs of Arvato’s three major Solution Groups to become members of the Bertelsmann Group Management Committee Thomas Rabe: “Arvato businesses … Read the full press release

EE becomes the official technology partner of Glastonbury Festival 2015; to reveal 4GEE Charging Bull an innovative new charging solution and double-speed 4G WiFi hotspot

4GEE Charging Bull provides unique charging point for official EE Power Bars which are back for 2015 on an epic scale Charging Bull also acts as a double-speed 4G WiFi hotspot – keeping festival goers connected for free EE increases … Read the full press release

RTL Group launches dedicated team for the development of the Group’s investments in the areas of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and digital advertising sales

Luxembourg, 16-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — RTL Group today announced the creation of the RTL Digital Hub, a dedicated team which will develop the Group’s investments in the areas of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and digital advertising sales, in particular BroadbandTV, StyleHaul, … Read the full press release

Bavaria Film: „Der Inder“ ist der Titel des neuen „Tatorts“, den Das Erste am Sonntag, 21. Juni 2015 um 20.15 Uhr ausstrahlt

MUNICH, 12-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — „Der Inder“ ist der Titel des neuen „Tatorts“, den Das Erste am Sonntag, 21. Juni 2015 um 20.15 Uhr ausstrahlt. Die Stuttgarter Kommissare Thorsten Lannert (Richy Müller) und Sebastian Bootz (Felix Klare) müssen den Mord … Read the full press release

Bavaria Film: „Du gehörst mir“ – so lautet der Arbeitstitel eines neuen Lena-Odenthal-„Tatorts“, welcher seit letzter Woche gedreht wird

MUNICH, 12-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — „Du gehörst mir“ – so lautet der Arbeitstitel eines neuen Lena-Odenthal-„Tatorts“, welcher seit letzter Woche gedreht wird. Das Ludwigshafener Team muss den Mord an einem Bodybuilder aufklären, der mit Hilfe eines Autos umgebracht wurde. Nicht … Read the full press release

Swisscom: All Natel infinity customers can now use the full mobile TV 2.0 offering for smartphones and tablets for one year

All Natel infinity customers can now use the full mobile TV 2.0 offering for smartphones and tablets for one year. Swisscom TV Air includes 30 hours of replay and 30 hours of recording capacity. The option is included in the … Read the full press release

Alma Media: Finland’s most popular television guide Telkku.com was renewed

HELSINKI, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alma Media’s Telkku.com—the most popular television guide in Finland—was renewed at the beginning of June. The renewed service is visually more clear, has more diverse content, and is easier to use on all devices. Telkku.com … Read the full press release

CRYTEK: Huge range of apps for Warface players thanks to the game’s newly-announced compatibility with customizable overlay platform, Overwolf

Take advantage of apps that integrate social media services, streaming tools, voice chat, and much more directly into the game Frankfurt am Main, 4-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Warface players now have a huge range of easy-to-use apps at their fingertips … Read the full press release

Lagardère Active acquired 82% in spanish audiovisual production group “Grupo Boomerang TV”

Lagardère Active announces the acquisition of spanish audiovisual production group “Grupo Boomerang TV” PARIS, 3-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Lagardère Active has secured a majority stake of 82% in Grupo Boomerang TV (Grupo BTV). The remaining 18% stake will still be … Read the full press release

Der ZDF-Fernsehrat hat in Berlin dem Konzept für ein gemeinsames Junges Angebot von ZDF und ARD zugestimmt

ZDF-Intendant Bellut: “Chance, eine Akzeptanzlücke zu schließen” MAINZ, 2-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Der ZDF-Fernsehrat hat in Berlin dem Konzept für ein gemeinsames Junges Angebot von ZDF und ARD zugestimmt. Der Fernsehrat erwartet, dass das Angebot zur Wissensvermittlung, zum Verständnis und zum … Read the full press release