Intelsat Global Holdings S.A., which established the first commercial global satellite communications system in 1965, has filed with U.S. regulators last week to raise up to $1.75 billion through an initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock. The company will change its name to Intelsat S.A. before listing in the New York Stock Exchange. For more than 45 years, Intelsat has been delivering information and entertainment for many of the world’s leading media and network … [Read more...] about Intelsat to raise US$1.75 billion in IPO
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Electus partners with Chef Duff Goldman for HUNGRY YouTube channel
Ben Silverman's multimedia studio Electus, an operating business of IAC, announced the initial programming and talent line-up for HUNGRY, the company's new food-centric YouTube channel, as well as a strategic partnership with renowned celebrity chef and food personality Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes, Sugar High). Goldman will be executive producer and star in a new series, and serve as a talent and programming consultant for the channel. HUNGRY will launch on July 2 on YouTube. “The future of … [Read more...] about Electus partners with Chef Duff Goldman for HUNGRY YouTube channel
15% of Australian households now own at least one tablet device
The findings of the Australian Multi-Screen Report, released today and covering the first quarter of 2012, have shown that while an estimated 15 percent of Australian households now own at least one tablet device, these new technologies are not distracting consumers from broadcast television. Instead, they are keeping consumers engaged with broadcast television, and enable them to watch when and where they like. Watching any video content on tablets grew from just 2 percent of the total online … [Read more...] about 15% of Australian households now own at least one tablet device
Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative
Seoul - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the five winners of the Discovery Channel Korea First Time Filmmakers (FTFM) Korea initiative, a project designed to help develop the documentary storytelling skills of Korean filmmakers while providing them a platform for their talent. FTFM Korea is a partnership between DNAP and the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO). The five filmmakers will each be commissioned to produce a 30-minute documentary that tells the story of the ‘Korean … [Read more...] about Discovery Channel Korea announces the winners of FTFM Korea initiative
Asia Pacific to add 440 million digital TV homes by 2017
Asia Pacific is undergoing a digital TV boom that will see penetration increase from 36 percent in 2011 to 83 percent in 2017 – or up by 440 million homes, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. Digital TV Asia Pacific forecasts that China alone will provide 268 million of the additional digital TV homes, with India adding 82 million. Of the 440 million digital homes to be added between 2011 and 2017, 103 million will come from DTT. Digital cable will contribute a further 195 … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific to add 440 million digital TV homes by 2017
Strong focus on multi-platform content at BroadcastAsia 2012
Singapore - The rise of social platforms is compelling the broadcasting industry to develop content suitable for multi-screen delivery and to reinvent their strategy for engaging audiences through social TV. The Creative Content Production Conference at BroadcastAsia 2012 is back for its third installment, bringing together industry professionals in discussions on content formats and mediums, content distribution, as well as production and post-production strategies. Day 1 of the conference has … [Read more...] about Strong focus on multi-platform content at BroadcastAsia 2012
