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Virgin Media
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Numericable ‘set to go public’
French cable operator Numericable has hired Rothschild to advise it on a public flotation, according…
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Barron out and Dana Strong in at Virgin Media
Liberty Global has appointed the managing director of UPC Ireland, Dana Strong, as the next…
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News Brief: Neil Berkett swapping Virgin Media for Guardian Media
Neil Berkett, the outgoing boss of Virgin Media, will become chair of publishing group Guardian…
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Liberty Global makes senior Virgin Media appointment
Liberty Global has named the managing director of UPC Netherlands, Robert Dunn, as Virgin Media’s…
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VOD and second screen use becoming widespread in the UK
A majority of viewers use second screen devices while watching TV, while about three UK…
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Virgin Media hires ex-News Corp boss Tom Mockridge
Former News International CEO Tom Mockridge is set to take the CEO role at Virgin…
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MTG appoints Virgin exec to Viasat COO role
Modern Times Group (MTG) has appointed former Virgin Media executive Aleks Habdank as chief operating…
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Virgin Media’s TiVo customers reach 1.5 million
Virgin Media said that TiVo users now account for 40% of its TV customers after…
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Europe approves Liberty-Virgin Media buyout
The European Commission has green-lit Liberty Global’s planned buyout of Virgin Media, claiming the deal…
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Europe approves Liberty-Virgin Media buyout
The European Commission has green-lit Liberty Global’s planned buyout of Virgin Media, claiming the deal…
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Liberty buys 12.7% Ziggo stake
Liberty Global has paid roughly €632.5 million (US$808.3 million) for a 12.65% stake in the…
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TLC to launch in the UK
Discovery Networks is to launch its female-oriented lifestyle channel TLC in the UK and Ireland…
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Spotify plans push into TV
Internet-powered music service Spotify is planning to make a bigger push into the living room,…
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UKTV gets a new look
UKTV is introducing a new on-air look and feel. The UK channel operating group, which…
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Liberty boss says Murdochs approve of Virgin deal, dismisses Netflix threat
Rupert and James Murdoch both approve of Liberty Global’s takeover of Virgin Media and understand…
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The Style Network preps date with Virgin Media
Fashion and entertainment channel The Style Network has secured carriage on Virgin Media in the…
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Virgin Media inks new FilmFlex deal
UK cabler Virgin Media has inked a new video-on-demand deal with FilmFlex, the VOD company…
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Analysts question US$24.3 billion price tag for Virgin Media
Financial analysts have questioned the price Liberty Global has agreed to pay for UK cable…
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Liberty Global confirms US$23 billion Virgin Media deal
Liberty Global and Virgin Media have agreed a deal whereby the international service provider will…
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Virgin Media rolls out online video service
UK cable operator Virgin Media has today rolled out its new online video service. The…