SPM Media acquires economic weekly Hrot
The company that owns Echo24 and Radio Prostor is adding more media assets to its portfolio in order to become more influential in the field of economic journalism.
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Media Bohemia digital division to boost online audio
Media Bohemia strides into digital with a new division focused on expanding online audio reach.
Infinity Telecom withdraws from digital radio frequency auction
Infinity Telecom exits the digital radio frequency auction amidst concerns over the owner's Russian origin.
Respekt weekly’s editorial team eyes exit from Economia
Editorial team of Respekt weekly likely to exit parent Economia following the inception of Respekt Media, partnering with stakeholders from Czech and Slovak media spheres.
Nova Sport to exclusively broadcast Formula 1 in Czech Republic
Nova Sport secures exclusive rights to air Formula 1 races in the Czech Republic and Slovakia starting 2024. The move marks a strategic expansion in their sports offerings.
Czech Senate opens nominations for new members of Czech TV Council
Submissions are open until November 1, 2023. This marks the Senate's first time participating in the selection.
Czech Radio refutes claims from private broadcasters, defends public service role
Czech Radio challenges accusations from commercial broadcasters and defends its transparent operations and contributions to the development of digital radio.
Czech industry groups call for halting amendments to public TV law
Industry associations and commercial TV stations in the Czech Republic urge the Ministry of Culture to pause proposed changes to the public television law. They call for expert discussions before budgetary adjustments.
Alex Ruzek appointed as new Program Director of TV Prima
Alex Ruzek takes over as Program Director at TV Prima, succeeding Roman Mrázek. Ruzek brings years of experience from rival network Nova. Discussions on Mrázek's future role are ongoing.
TV and radio fees to rise in Czech Republic in 2025
A new law proposal by the Czech Ministry of Culture suggests higher TV and radio fees for households and businesses starting January 2025. Changes aim to adjust the funding model for public broadcasters.
Respekt in talks with unlikely buyer: tomato producer GreenCoop
Influential weekly magazine is in talks to possibly separate from its parent publishing house Economia by the end of this year.
New Director General of Czech TV names management team
Jan Souček has unveiled his new management team for Czech TV. The team includes some familiar faces, as well as some new people in key roles.