Published Articles
- February 29, 2008 - Evenimentul Zilei Adrian Sarbu has conquered the Czechs following the example of PRO TV During his time as Regional Director for Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Romania, Adrian Sarbu has exported with great success the PRO TV know-how in the Czech Republic and also in the Slovak Republic. Together with a Romanian team (sales, marketing and production specialists) he achieved important increases in revenues in 2007: 33% in the Czech Republic and 50% in the Slovak Republic. In Romania, revenues for 2007 increased 44% compared to 2006. The strategy followed the ProTV pattern: the spectacular TV station. In 2007, Sarbu launched in the Czech Republic, Nova Cinema, a movie- channel that follows the ProCinema format. As a result of his achievements, he was appointed in October last year Chief Operating Officer for CME.
- February 1, 2008 - Ziarul Financiar How Acasa TV turned into a station that beats even mainstream channels' viewing figures Acasa TV, Romania's first niche channel that launched ten years ago, has registered increasingly higher viewing figures - sometimes even surpassing mainstream channels, after adapting its content to suit its target audience.
- January 15, 2008 - C21Media Channel profile - TV Markiza - Slovakia Top Slovak channel TV Markiza maintains its market dominance across a broad range of local and acquired fare. Channel head Martina Liskova speaks to Gün Akyuz about the channel's recent successes and ongoing priorities.
- January 14, 2008 - C21 Media Broadcaster profile – Pro Plus – Slovenia Local productions are becoming increasingly valuable for Slovenia's Pro Plus channels, in the face of growing viewer fragmentation and platform proliferation. Programme director Gorazd Slak speaks to Gün Akyuz.
- January 7, 2008 - TV Nova TV Nova Remains the Most Popular Channel in 2007 The ratings achieved in 2007 have again proven Nova’s leading position in the Czech media market. In target group D15-54, the channel achieved an all-day share of 42.99%, with an even more successful share of 46.83% during prime time (7 – 11 p.m.). During the past year, TV Nova further improved its position, especially in the group of young viewers. Compared to the year 2006, prime time ratings in the 15-24 age group increased by 2.04% (52.22%), whereas all-day ratings grew by 2.80% (47.30%). The largest increase in ratings for this target age group occurred during access prime time (4 – 7 p.m.) on weekdays, having grown by 11.18% to a total of 50.99%.
- November 26, 2007 - East Capital East Capital Awards 2007 This year’s East Capital Awards took place with a grand celebration attended by over 400 investors, business partners and prominent Eastern European experts on November 22nd in the beautiful surroundings of Grand Hotel’s Vinterträdgården in Stockholm.
- November 20, 2007 - Hospodarske Noviny Nova Cinema is launched 1st December The long anticipated launch of TV Nova’s sister channel, Nova Cinema, takes place on Sunday 1st December. Nova Cinema will allow cable and satellite viewers in the Czech Republic to enjoy a channel dedicated to movies. There will also be the opportunity for viewers to catch re-runs of their favourite TV series.
- October 19, 2007 - MediaFax CME to Expand to New Markets in Central and Eastern Europe through Acquisitions Central European Media Enterprises (CME), the leading television broadcaster in Central and Eastern Europe, announced it will look to expand through acquisitions in new markets in the region, provided there are willing sellers.
- September 24, 2007 - NASDAQ Michael Garin, Chief Executive Officer of Central European Media Enterprises Ltd., presides over the opening bell CME is a TV broadcasting company operating leading networks in six Central and Eastern European countries with an aggregate population of approximately 90 million people.
- September 14, 2007 - TVinternational EU's 2012 switchover target raises concerns in Eastern Europe The likelihood that Central and Eastern Europe will achieve digital switchover in the next few years is uncertain, with some of the region's leading TV players warning that some countries could miss the European Union's 2012 switchover deadline.
- August 31, 2007 - Media Finance CME shuns Top TV Central European Media Enterprises (CME) will not acquire satellite and cable TV broadcaster Top TV after all. CME, which operates TV Nova in the Czech Republic, was due to acquire the broadcaster from KKCG Investments, but the deal fell through following the two failing to agree on price.
- August 22, 2007 - Pro TV PRO TV News – Tibetans at the Chinese Border nominated for 2007 International Emmy Awards We are proud to announce that PRO TV News - Tibetans at the Chinese Border has been chosen as a Nominee in the 2007 International Emmy® Awards in the category of News.
- August 13, 2007 - TASR Open Doors in TV Markiza attracts more and more visitors The Open Doors event in TV Markíza attracts more and more visitors, viewers and visitors to the websites. The 11th year of the Open Doors event was broadcast live by TV Markíza all day long on its website. The event was also broadcast live on TV, uninterrupted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- August 11, 2007 - TV Nova The night of film talents II After the great success of Night of Film Talents "Noc filmových nadijí" in March, TV Nova decided to continue in the project with international participation.
- August 8, 2007 - MediaFax Sport.ro has risen to eighth place in the Trafic.ro general classification Sport.ro has risen to eighth place on the Trafic.ro general classification for internet traffic following more than 394,000 visitors in the past seven days.
- August 7, 2007 - FTM (Follow the Media) Ukraine is the future‚ says CME's Garin he television business has never been better in Central and Eastern Europe. From the Baltics to the Balkans with every country in between these are the best of times for commercial media. CME's second quarter financial results contain rich insight into the present and future for the region.
- August 2, 2007 - TV Nova Success confirmed by ratings Nova TV will again become the most watched TV station in Croatia.
- July 5, 2007 - Media Business iPlus plans to make a profit in 2-3years Representatives of iPlus, an informational and entertainment Internet portal owned by Studio 1+1, have announced their intention to position the Company as a leader in its sector by the end of the year and expects to be profitable within 2-3 years.
- June 25, 2007 - MediaFax Sport.ro is now the most popular sports internet site in Romania The sport.ro controlled by the MediaPro group and dedicated to sports news and events is now the most popular sports internet site in Romania
- June 8, 2007 - Reuters News CME ups stakes in two Romanian units to 95% Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has bought additional 5 percent stakes in two Romanian companies for $49.8 million to raise its holdings to 95 percent, CME said.
