Tokyo, Japan – Currently ranked as the #1 commercial TV broadcaster in Japan, and in honour of the 5th Anniversary of its International Business Development (IBD) division where revenue and sales are at an all-time high, Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) announced today that Board Director and Operating Officer Mr. Yoshio Nakayama has been appointed to oversee the IBD division for Nippon TV. He will report directly to Nippon TV’s President and Chief Executive Operating … [Read more...] about Nippon TV appoints board director
A+E Networks appoints John Flanagan
New York - A+E Networks has appointed John Flanagan as General Manager for The History Channel Japan Corp. (THCJ), a joint venture between A+E Networks and Super-Network, Inc. The announcement was made today by Edward Sabin, Executive Managing Director, International, A+E Networks and Akira Miyauchi, President, Super Network. Underscoring its aggressive growth plans in Japan, A+E Networks increased its stake in the 15-year joint venture with Super Network from 50% to 80% in July 2016. … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints John Flanagan
The Go Jetters jet to China
The Go Jetters jetted to China with their teacher Ubercorn to celebrate Children’s Day. As part of the Children’s Day Gala 2017 organised by state broadcaster China Central Television’s children’s channel (CCTV-14), the four plucky heroes Xuli, Kyan, Lars and Foz and mentor Ubercorn danced in a character parade and took part in a live-stream interview. The Gala was broadcast to an audience of 110 million, and saw over 200 million streams on mobile streaming platforms in China like … [Read more...] about The Go Jetters jet to China
Thaicom, Huawei and Starcor signed MOU
Bangkok, Nonthaburi – Thaicom Public Company Limited announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Starcor Media Technologies Limited for the development of an OTT (Over-the-Top) platform in Thailand. The companies have partnered to create value-added services for the next generation OTT platform for enterprise, educational, … [Read more...] about Thaicom, Huawei and Starcor signed MOU
The Entertainment Brain of Conversational Search
For many years, effective voice-based search technologies have eluded businesses that have tried to bring next-generation input methods to customers. Command-based speech systems have been perceived as ineffective and hard for viewers to use. However, the widespread adoption of smartphones and tablets, and their minimised keyboards, has led to a renewed interest in this genre of technology. For example, Apple’s Siri and Amazon’s Alexa have progressed beyond basic menu navigation functions. In … [Read more...] about The Entertainment Brain of Conversational Search
TVT launches access services arm
London - TVT, the managed media services provider, has announced a major expansion that includes the launch of a full Access Services business unit, along with a plan to open a new Los Angeles office during 2017. The moves come as TVT is enjoying strong financial growth, with revenues for the quarter ending March 31 double those for the same period in 2016. The new TVT Access Services business launch will be bolstered by the appointment of a leading global expert in the area, David Padmore, … [Read more...] about TVT launches access services arm