Although the broker believes that growth in customer numbers will moderate from then on, it argues that a number of new product launches, especially three-dimensional technology - hence the sunglasses metaphor - will boost revenues. Sky is launching a 3D TV channel this year and rumours at 2009's MIPCOM and IBC conferences suggest that there are another 9 channels on the way.

Sky is still the most desirable platform for broadcasters to reach audiences throughout the UK with no sign of audience figures slowing down. For more information about how WRN can launch you on Sky, contact [email protected]

Opportunity to Launch Radio Channel on Sky
WRN has a window of opportunity for radio broadcasters wishing to access the Sky platform, which is still the leading digital DTH platform in 9 million homes in the UK and Ireland. The channel is available either for sale or for hire.

Radio broadcasters will be able to benefit from an instant access to the otherwise-closed Sky platform, uplink and 128 kbps stereo capacity on the Eurobird 1 satellite, an Ofcom licence, EPG management and submission services and 24/7 monitoring and support.

Opportunity subject to contract and availability. For more information please contact [email protected].

WRN New Client Account Manager
WRN is pleased to announce the appointment of Fleur Nittolo to the position of Client Account Manager.

Fleur has been working with WRN for over a year now in the capacity of Client Services Executive, and will now be taking on a host of new responsibilities. Fleur's experience spans our entire portfolio of services for Radio and TV broadcasters and she is well placed to assist in any enquires you have.

As well as continuing to manage WRN's ongoing client relationships, Fleur will be tasked with helping existing clients expand their coverage into new territories and onto new platforms.

You can contact Fleur on [email protected] or +44 (0) 207 896 4024

Sky Radio EPG for Sale
In October 2007, BSkyB dealt a major blow to the UK TV and Radio industries when it announced its decision not to launch any further TV or radio stations onto Sky. Citing limitations of legacy set top box capacity; BSkyB announced a closure of the platform.

Since then, any new radio broadcaster wishing to access the EPG has had to undertake a private purchase of an EPG number from an existing station on the platform. These opportunities have been very few and far between.

WRN has a second Sky Radio EPG available for sale and is able to supply satellite uplink, capacity and EPG services for Sky. WRN can guide clients through the entire process of launching on the platform and gaining access to the platform at a time when the EPG is closed.

For further information, please contact our Sales Team on [email protected]

FM Relays that reach Israelis and Palestinians
WRN is excited about this joint venture by Israelis and Palestinians which allows broadcasters to reach over five million people in areas around Israel, the Palestinian West Bank and parts of Jordan, and four major international broadcasters are now on the station. WRN's collaboration offers broadcasters the opportunity to reach a wide spectrum of audiences in one of the world's best known areas in a variety of languages.

Originally a project sponsored by the European Union to promote peace in the region, the station is licensed by the Palestinian authority with an agreement to co-ordinate frequency usage with the Israeli authorities. The station features content from international public service broadcasters, music programmes and talk shows in Arabic and Hebrew that touch upon issues of common interest to Israeli and Palestinian audiences.

For more information on how to access this relay, please contact the WRN Sales Team at [email protected]

AM Relay Available in Moldova
WRN is pleased to announce that it has an exciting opportunity for international broadcasters wishing to reach audiences in the Ukraine and south Russia, Romania, Serbia and the Balkans via local AM. There are several evening slots on high power medium wave transmitters (500kW) available.

One transmitter reaches west in the direction of Romania and Serbia and has one hour available on 1548kHz. The other on 1413 kHz has the option of beams in several directions. One is towards Ukraine and Russian another south to Greece and Bulgaria but is also audible in the Middle East.

This is just one of many radio relay opportunities that WRN has around the world. If you would like further information please contact the WRN Sales team at [email protected]