Reshuffle at Czech Television as news director Zdeněk Šámal steps down
A new era for the public broadcaster as Zdeněk Šámal steps down after 12 years, coinciding with the end of the term of director general Petr Dvořák.
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LFA to launch broadcasting rights tender for Czech football leagues
The planned tender, announced for this August, comes with high hopes of increased revenues.
TV Seznam's nostalgic programming strategy pays off
TV Seznam's audience share surged in the first half of 2023, thanks to a programming strategy that includes classic Czech films and series.
Czech media companies slow to promote media literacy
A recent study by the national broadcasting authority found that few Czech media companies promote media literacy.
Netflix tax: Streaming giants to fund Czech film industry
Under a new Czech legislation, streaming behemoths such as Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max will be required to allocate 2% of their local earnings towards the production of Czech films and series.
Tomáš Vojáček appointed as the chief editor of CNN Prima News
CNN Prima News welcomes Tomáš Vojáček as its new chief editor of news and current affairs.
Czech audiovisual industry hits record high amid systemic challenges
The Czech audiovisual industry has experienced a record-breaking year, with a turnover exceeding CZK 15 billion (EUR 631 million).
The economic storm clouds gather over Czech Television
In the face of rising operational expenses, Czech Television's fiscal stability hangs in the balance.
CME launches joint newsroom in Brussels
Journalists from Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Romania will form a new Brussels-based newsroom under CME, aiming to provide coverage of EU, NATO, and European affairs.
Czech TV Council's demand to outgoing director causes stir
A controversial request from the Czech TV Council to outgoing director Petr Dvořák stirs debate.
Mobile operators eye TV frequencies for faster data services
Mobile operators and traditional broadcasters locked horns over the future of the 600 MHz frequency spectrum at the recent Digimedia conference.
Czech TV fee hike sparks controversy among broadcasters
The proposed hike has drawn criticism from private TV broadcasters, who fear it could disrupt the market balance and disadvantage commercial players.