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Media Press Group and Webedia expand strategic streaming metadata partnership across major international markets

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Media Press Group has expanded its cooperation with Webedia to support a streaming metadata programme across France, Germany, Spain, Brazil and further markets, centred on its OpenID identification framework.

Europe's leading entertainment metadata company Media Press Group acquires AKPA from Bauer Media

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Media Press Group has acquired 100% of AKPA Polska Press from Bauer Media, its fifth strategic transaction since September 2025, expanding its capabilities in editorial services, photography and publishing solutions.

One standard, eighteen local teams: the strategy behind the InfoPortugal acquisition

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Media Press Group has acquired InfoPortugal's EPG business. The news is Portugal. The story is a long-running strategy about where metadata work happens.

Orange Belgium: AI-Driven Metadata Enrichment Powers Smarter Recommendations

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Media Press and ContentWise have completed a joint project for Orange Belgium: Open ID and enriched metadata feeding an agentic AI pipeline behind recommendations and search.

11–14 September, Amsterdam: Meet Media Press at IBC2026

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Media Press is at IBC2026 in Amsterdam, booth 5.G65, unveiling MP API and SYNTH. Book a meeting or find us on the stand.

Canal+ Embraces OpenID with MPG to Transform Entertainment Metadata Workflows

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, managing content across multiple platforms and markets has become both a necessity and a challenge. For...

MPG Expands into Iberia and Latin America with MediaData TV Acquisition

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The global demand for high-quality, localized entertainment metadata continues to grow, especially across Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets. To...

How Media Press and Broadpeak Unlock Addressable TV Revenues

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

The way audiences consume television has shifted dramatically. Live TV continues to decline, while ReplayTV and broadcaster video-on-demand (BVoD) are...

Celebrating TV Innovation and Community at Nacht der TV-Helden

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

June 2025 | Cologne, Germany Last week, Media Press had the pleasure of taking part in the 5th edition of Nacht der TV-Helden – a one-of-a-kind evening...

Media Press Hungary to enhance Telekom TV with Creative Studio

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

New partnership with Magyar Telekom, part of Deutsche Telekom Group, brings premium visual content to the platform. We’re pleased to announce that...

June 3–4, Cologne: Meet Media Press at ANGA COM 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Just one day after Die Nacht der TV-Helden, the TV and media industry will gather again in Cologne, this time at ANGA COM 2025 – the leading exhibition...

June 9–12, Dubrovnik: Connect with Media Press at NEM 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Right after ANGA COM, the TV and media industry will head south to the stunning Adriatic coast for NEM Dubrovnik 2025, taking place from June 9 to 12....

June 2, Cologne: Join Media Press at Die Nacht der TV-Helden

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On June 2, 2025, the TV and media community will once again gather in Cologne for “Die Nacht der TV-Helden” – one of the most anticipated events in the...

Amazon’s “Prime” Channel Now in Media Press' Metadata Offering!

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that Media Press has expanded its metadata offering with the addition of Amazon Prime Video’s new linear Prime channel....

Media Press Group Unveils OpenID: Ending the Proprietary Entertainment Metadata ID Era

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT

ZURICH, Aug. 13, 2024 /Press Release/ Media Press Group proudly announces the launch of OpenID, a groundbreaking solution designed to transform the...

Euro 2024 Premium Sports Metadata

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Elevate Your Euro 2024 Coverage with Premium Sports Metadata Unlock Comprehensive and Tailored Sports Insights Experience every match of Euro 2024 lik...

Powering Progress: Two Vital Additions to Our Team

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE Schindellegi (Switzerland) – 3 April, 2024 Gijs Davelaar is named Chief Revenue Officer at Media Press Group, strengthening its position...

New Release: White-Label Web EPG

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Kurz vor dem Jahreswechsel hat Media Press eine neue Version des White-Label TV-Guide für das Web gelauncht, der auf geänderte Nutzergewohnheiten reag...

How to use Media Press ticketing system

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Mantis! We want to make your experience as smooth as possible, so here are some simple guidelines on how to navigate, create tickets and co...

Media Press Acquires Slovenia’s Leading Metadata Provider IECom

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Media Press Group Acquires Slovenia’s Leading TV Metadata Provider IECom In a strategic move to expand its European footprint, Media Press Group, a pr...

Media Press Launches London Office to Serve Local and Global Clients

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce a significant development in the ongoing expansion of the Media Press Group. Today, we introduce our new subsidiary in Lond...

Media Press launches Turkish operation to boost its global reach

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT

Millions of viewers and users of TV and online video-related content are assured of higher quality services thanks to the launch of a business venture...

Media Press and Enetpulse have teamed up to enhance sports data for EPG

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Download the press release Sports fans need never miss out on what they love As millions of enthusiastic football supporters eagerly await the spectac...

Enhanced Sports Data (ESD)

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

ESD is a special package of additional information about sports events, which significantly enriches regular content provided by TV stations. This mak...

How to increase the coverage of images in the EPG feed?

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We live in a time when graphics play a crucial role in conveying information, and it’s no different in our industry. We’ve long since abandoned strate...

Meet us at IBC 2022 in Amsterdam

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Media Press – a leading European provider of TV and streaming metadata – is looking forward to the forthcoming IBC 2022 trade fair from 9 to 12 Septem...

Meet our Media Press regional managers: Bulgaria

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Konstantin Stanchev has been appointed as CEO of the Media Press Sofia operation. Konstantin has been working for Me...

Let AI massively improve all your photos

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Media Press is developing an exciting artificial intelligence solution for picture editors and publishers who need to process thousands of images, at...

Media Press launched dedicated Ukraine news updates for EPG datafeed

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Media Press Group, #1 TV metadata provider in Europe, has announced that it launched special editorial coverage for following up program changes cause...

Bernd Nieberding leaves Media Press. Anna Ottlik has been appointed Managing Director

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Bernd Nieberding leaves Media Press amicably – Anna Ottlik takes over responsibility for the editorial team in Berlin Berlin/Schindellegi, 21 December...

Hubert Day 2021 | Webinar Summary

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT

When the emotions have subsided it’s time to start reminiscing! We recently had the pleasure of organizing once again a webinar for you – Hubert Day 2...

Hubert Day 2021. VoD – the game changer | FREE WEBINAR

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We want to invite you to the next edition of our great event … Hubert Day! This year’s event is focused entirely on VoD with thoroughly analyzed case...

How have we developed our Hubert System in 2021 so far?

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The Hubert System is our own complete one-stop, multichannel publishing solution for managing descriptive data. Here at Media Press, we are constantly...

Effective Sport Metadata Management | FREE WEBINAR

Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Join in the FREE webinar to enjoy a front-seat view of our thoroughly-fascinating presentation of Enhanced Sports Information Services (ESIS) product...

Redefining Digital Asset Management using AI | SUMMARY

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

We had a great pleasure to organize the next webinar. Here at Media Press, we want to thank you for being there. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we...

Redefining Digital Asset Management using AI | FREE WEBINAR

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Join us in the FREE webinar to see a thorough technical review of our AI-enabled Digital Asset Management solution and learn about PHOBOSS DAM powered...

Hubert Day 2020 | WEBINAR SUMMARY

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT

After weeks of preparations, it’s over! Here at Media Press, we want to thank you for attending our first webinar ever dedicated to the Hubert system....

Hubert Day 2020 | FREE WEBINAR

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Why is it worth joining in? Hubert Day is a special event dedicated to the system from Media Press. On November 3rd 2020, we will hold a unique editio...

Achim Kirchmann joins Media Press Group as Director of Sales

Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Long-term strategy Leading TV Metadata provider in Europe, Media Press Group, today welcomes Achim Kirchmann as its new Director of Sales. With a focu...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT

The celebration time is coming. Watch our video and see how Media Press is saying “Merry Christmas” to all clients, partners and friends. We do deserv...

M7 selects Media Press Group as pan-European metadata provider

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Agreement that millions of customers benefit from We are proud to announce that M7 Group, the major European pay-tv operator, had selected Media Press...

Meet your media expert, Hubert at IBC 2019 in Amsterdam

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

We are very proud to present the new logo of Hubert System. The system drives the production of 40k magazine pages every month. Its newest version...

The opening of the new Media Press office in Paris (Colombes)

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT

New challenge – new location for Media Press Following the acquisition of Plurimedia we’ve change the location of the office. See below some picture...

Media Press Group purchases Plurimedia in a landmark TV metadata acquisition

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Consolidation deal for the tv metadata sector Media Press Group has acquired Plurimedia from Hachette Filipacchi Presse, a subsidiary of Lagardère Act...

media press christmas 2018

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Monday, December, 10 we had a real pleasure to present our newest corporate video during the Christmas dinner in Krakow. Following the world premiere,...

Media Press Group launches media press US, Inc. and appoints Kathy Weidman as its CEO

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 00:00:00 GMT

New CEO in the USA We are delighted to announce today the advent of Media Press US, Inc. together with the appointment of Kathy Weidman as CEO for our...

Let’s summarize TEMDG ‘s presence at #IBC2018

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

The European Metadata Group presence during IBC2018 Being a co-founder of TEMDG we are proud to share the results of our presence at IBC 2018 in Amste...

Customization beyond metadata

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Solutions for linear and non-linear content Businesses that rely on the internet are always on the lookout for better ways of promoting their products...

Kathy Weidman joins media press group for International Business Development

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Our new Head of International Business Development We are happy to announce that Kathy Weidman has joined the company as Head of International Busines...

How metadata increases content consumption

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

In the TV metadata world As one of the most important TV metadata providers in Europe, Media Press Group is making the connections that enhance viewer...