Global TV leaders lose market share
The erosion of market share for leading television channels across the globe continued last year, according to new research put out by international ratings databank Eurodata TV.
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Consolidation part of CME’s new plan
CME, the leading player on the Central European TV scene, had lots to talk about on the Croisette. At a Saturday lunch, newly named CEO Michel Delloye signaled a major shift of focus for the media…
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