Singapore – StarHub Ltd has announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2012. Operating revenue for the quarter rose 7% to S$654.1 million compared to S$612.6 million year-on-year (YoY). The Group’s EBITDA decreased 5% to S$175.9 million for the quarter. On a full year basis, operating revenue increased 5% to S$2,421.6 million while EBITDA was 7% higher at S$719.8 million from S$676.0 million previously. EBITDA margin as a percentage of service … [Read more...] about StarHub reports revenue increase for pay-TV business
Archives for February 2013
Peter Rabbit to debut on Nickelodeon U.S. in February
New York – Nickelodeon will bring literary icon Peter Rabbit to life with the debut of the brand-new CG-animated preschool series, Peter Rabbit, on Tuesday, February 19, in the U.S. The series is a fresh re-imagining of the popular Beatrix Potter children's books based on Peter Rabbit, which have sold over 250 million copies worldwide and been translated into 35 languages. Peter Rabbit features educational goals that encourage preschoolers to learn problem-solving and … [Read more...] about Peter Rabbit to debut on Nickelodeon U.S. in February
ITV Granada to rebrand as ITV Choice
Hong Kong – ITV Granada, part of ITV Studios Global Entertainment, has announced a forthcoming rebrand, as part of ITV’s company wide rebrand which was unveiled in January this year. The new look will be revealed for the first time during primetime on March 25, before Four Weddings Australia. The channel rebrand includes a change of name, from ITV Granada to ITV Choice, a new logo, and refreshed on-air idents. The upcoming changes will align the channel more closely with the new ITV … [Read more...] about ITV Granada to rebrand as ITV Choice
Nickelodeon and Activision ink Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video games deal
New York – Nickelodeon and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc., have announced a worldwide, multi-year deal to develop and publish video games inspired by the new CG-animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Under the new agreement, Activision has the global rights to produce interactive games based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles property. "Activision is a leader in the gaming industry and we are honoured to have them as the … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon and Activision ink Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles video games deal
BBC launches sports mobile app for international audience
The BBC’s international website has launched a sports mobile application for iPhone and iPod touch devices across the globe. The free app features the BBC’s expert coverage to deliver news, live scores, stats, commentary and analysis on-the-go. The app’s customisable menu allows audiences to keep up with their favourite sports from breaking football news and gossip, to LIVE text coverage of the UK Premier League, Rugby Union Six Nations championship and the upcoming F1 season. … [Read more...] about BBC launches sports mobile app for international audience
Neil Montefiore to retire as CEO of StarHub; COO Tan Tong Hai to succeed him
Singapore – StarHub Ltd announced today that Neil Montefiore will retire as its CEO by end February 2013. Succeeding him as CEO is StarHub’s COO, Tan Tong Hai. Montefiore, 60, joined StarHub in January 2010 as its second CEO. He also serves as a Director on StarHub’s Board. “It has been a privilege to lead the StarHub Group for the past three years,” Montefiore shared. “I just turned 60 recently and I think it is the right time for me to retire from a … [Read more...] about Neil Montefiore to retire as CEO of StarHub; COO Tan Tong Hai to succeed him
