Magine cloud-based TV delivery service chosen for the channel’s international expansion
10 June 2013 – Following its launch in to The Netherlands last year, Horse & Country TV (Sky Channel 280), the specialist equestrian sports and lifestyle network, continues its international expansion by launching into Sweden in June 2013 via the cloud-based TV delivery service, Magine.
Magine will initially host Horse & Country TV’s UK-version channel, which will be replaced by the specially created Swedish version containing localised programming later in the summer.
Horse & Country TV Director of International Distribution, Wayne Dunsford said: “This is a major development for Horse & Country TV as we increase our international presence. Magine represents an exciting opportunity for us to enter the Swedish market for the first time. We are delighted that they have recognised that there is a large and passionate audience for equestrian sports and country lifestyle in Sweden and we very much look forward to working with Magine’s experienced and ambitious team in making the channel a success. We will be making further announcements about our Swedish channel in the near future.”
Magine’s Chairman, Michael Werner, added: “Magine launched in Sweden this spring with other European territories to come this summer. Horse & Country TV is unique in Sweden and a great addition to the roster of national and international channels that have joined our cloud based delivery service. We are convinced that a quality, specialist channel like this will act as a driver to subscribers who will be able to access their favourite equestrian sports on any device, anywhere and anytime thanks to Magine’s pioneering UI.”
About Horse & Country TV
Horse & Country TV lives on-air on cable and satellite and online at www.horseandcountry.tv and www.horseandcountrytv.nl. The Channel broadcasts exclusive sports event coverage, news, documentary and personality-led programming to the passionate audience for horse sports and country living. At the UK’s Broadcast Digital Awards, H&C won “Best Specialist Channel” in 2011 and was shortlisted in two categories this year. Online H&C publishes blogs and commentary provided by a range of experts and personalities, an extensive range of equestrian video, a calendar of events, as well as programme support material for all of the Channel’s featured shows. H&C’s role as a community hub for the horse and countryside loving community is reflected in the Channel’s 500,000+ viewers each month, 90,000+ Facebook fans and 20,000+ followers on Twitter.
About Magine
Magine (www.magine.com) is a cloud-based TV operator that offers a secure delivery service for broadcasters, content providers and viewers. It combines live TV, catch-up and on-demand programming in the same place. For broadcasters and content providers: Magine creates value and a route to content discovery and social interaction among viewers. It provides a viewer-designed experience that supports the TV value chain. For viewers: Magine is a subscription service that offers the ultimate freedom of watching live and recorded programming from all channels on all devices: TV screens, smartphones, tablets or computers. It delivers high speed & high-quality images via any available internet connection. Magine is currently available on Apple devices and in Samsung smart TVs. More TV platforms and Android tablets are on the way.
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