Boxed in

Article Abstract:

Central European Media Enterprises (CME) set up ventures for commercial TV channels with local companies in seven countries in Eastern Europe from 1994 to 1997. The channels quickly gained market share, but some problems have emerged. In Slovenia, a controlling interest in Kanal A was apparently sold to both CME and Scandinavian Broadcasting Systems, while in Poland there have been problems with the local partner. CME has also had problems in the Czech Republic where TV Nova is 99% owned by CME. TV Nova's director had established a company and transferred the TV program-buying rights of TV Nova to this company.

Management, Central European Media Enterprises Group

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All the news that fits: Russia's media

Article Abstract:

Accusations of mismanagement and lack of political support lead to the downfall of Eduard Sagalaev, head of RTR, Russia's public broadcasting network. He is succeeded by Nicolai Svanidze, who has the support of Anatoly Chubais, President Boris Yeltsin's chief of staff.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Russia, Public television, Sagalaev, Eduard, Svanidze, Nikolai, RTR Entertainment Group

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Grabbing a slice of Sky's pie

Article Abstract:

BSkyB plans dominates the satellite television market in the UK, and it plans to introduce digital service in spring 1998. However, several competitors such as British Digital Broadcasting and Cable & Wireless Communications are likely to enter the market.

Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Digital Video Processors, United Kingdom, Telecommunications systems, Market share, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Broadcasting equipment, Digital television equipment, Digital television

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