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Scripps Networks Interactive
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A+E poaches finance chief from Scripps
A+E Networks UK, which runs the channel operator’s European operations, has recruited Mark Neil as…
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Brexit strategies
The United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union is one of the most seismic…
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HGTV set for European debut in Poland
Scripps Networks Interactive is due to roll out its home and garden-focused cable network, HGTV,…
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Scripps poaches A+E distribution exec
Scripps Networks Interactive has poached A+E Networks UK’s Kasia Jablonska to become VP, affiliate sales…
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Turner leads $45m Refinery29 investment
Turner has led a US$45 million funding round in female-focused lifestyle site Refinery29, with additional…
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Scripps gears up for European HGTV launches
Scripps has identified a “substantial opportunity” for HGTV in Europe, and said that the global…
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UKTV touts viewing share
UKTV has issued half-year viewing and market share results, claiming it is outperforming the wider…
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Lifestyle launches Scripps in Isreal
Scripps is launching three lifestyle channels on Cellcom’s pay TV offering in Israel. Scripps Networks…
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Tellenbach out at TVN, Samples takes charge
Media veteran Markus Tellenbach is leaving his post as president and CEO of Polish media…
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Gov’t could force BBCWW to sell UKTV stake
The British government could force BBC Worldwide to sell its 50% in multichannel operator UKTV,…
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E W Scripps buys satire platform Cracked for $39m
E W Scripps Company, the US publishing and over-the-air broadcasting company from which international pay…
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Scripps names ex-AOL exec as Lat Am chief
Scripps Networks Interactive has hired media and technology veteran Eduardo Hauser as its managing director,…
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Scripps results driven by US, int’l gains
Scripps Networks Interactive reported strong fourth quarter results, driven by advertiser demand for Scripps’ brands…
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UKTV makes another free-to-air move
UKTV is moving its Home channel from pay to free TV. Home will replace Dave Ja…
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Latin first and UK hire for Scripps
Channel operator Scripps Networks Interactive is making Destino Con Sabor, its first original series for…
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Scripps opens digital lifestyle studio
Scripps Networks Interactive has created a digital production studio focusing on lifestyle content for multiple…
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Scripps ups int’l CFO to new post
Scripps Networks Interactive has promoted international chief financial officer Simone Nardi to a new post….
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Digital commissions for My Entertainment
Indie producer My Entertainment’s fledgling digital arm has won a commission from Scripps Networks Interactive…
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SBS, Scripps launch Oz Food Network
Australian public broadcaster SBS has partnered with Scripps Networks Interactive to launch a version of…
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UKTV launches VOD service on Amazon
UK channels group UKTV has launched its catch-up and on-demand service UKTV Play on Amazon’s…
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Comcast debuts YouTube rival Watchable
US media giant Comcast has launched its ‘YouTube killer’, Watchable, a streaming site that debuts…
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Scripps hires ex-Discovery Asia chief for UK
Scripps Networks Interactive has hired former Discovery Networks Asia Pacific boss Kevin Dickie as senior…
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Food Network chief Johnson retires
Brooke Johnson is to retire from her post as president of Scripps Networks Interactive’s lifestyle…
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TVN ups Anting
Polish broadcaster TVN Group has appointed company executive Christian Anting to the management board, with…
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Scripps clinches €584m TVN deal
Scripps Networks Interactive has closed its acquisition of a majority stake in Polish commercial broadcaster…
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Scripps to launch 100% takeover bid for TVN
Scripps Networks Interactive has confirmed plans to buy 100% of Polish broadcaster TVN, after it…
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Scripps: ‘TVN deal makes us major global player’
Scripps Networks Interactive’s majority buyout of Polish broadcaster TVN is on track to close in…
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Scripps makes pair of EMEA hires
Scripps has recruited former Disney and Sony exec Ross Hair to run its affiliate sales…
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Travel Channel brings Slow TV to US
Cable channel Travel Channel plans to combat the frenetic madness of Black Friday by bringing…
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Sony launches PlayStation Vue cloud TV service
Sony has launched its new cloud-based TV service, PlayStation Vue, in the US cities of…