SYDNEY - Australian News Channel (ANC) has announced a new partnership with digital media distribution facility MediaHub Australia. The latter will provide playout services for ANC’s growing suite of premium Sky News channels. As a leading 24-hour multi-channel, multi-platform news service provider in Australia, ANC delivers live news and national affairs coverage to audiences across the country via dedicated channels on Foxtel including Sky News Live, Sky News Business, Sky News … [Read more...] about ANC partners with MediaHub Australia
Turner International invests in Bright Little Labs
Turner International’s Digital Ventures and Innovation (DV&I) group has announced a strategic equity investment in Bright Little Labs (BLL), a UK-based early stage company which creates and distributes edutainment content for kids. This marks DV&I’s first entry into the edutainment space, and the funding will be used to fuel BLL’s international expansion in terms of both creative development and distribution. The investment will enhance BLL’s current offering by … [Read more...] about Turner International invests in Bright Little Labs
Ina Lui joins AsiaSat as new Vice President
HONG KONG – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (AsiaSat) has named Ina Lui as the company’s new Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, responsible for driving new business and strategic initiatives for the company. Lui has over 25 years of experience in the satellite, telecommunications and technology sectors, covering areas in sales, marketing, product and business development. She has previously worked in Singapore, South China and Hong Kong, and held senior … [Read more...] about Ina Lui joins AsiaSat as new Vice President
ABS-CBN still the Philippines’ top drama producer
According to multinational audience measurement provider Kantar Media, ABS-CBN Corporation remains to be the Philippines’ top producer of television dramas after its primetime series Brothers and Bagani topped the list of the country’s most watched programs in May. ABS-CBN also drew more viewers nationwide compared to other TV networks in the said month, hitting an average audience share of 45% versus GMA’s 32%. Filipinos continue to follow the journey of Cardo Dalisay … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN still the Philippines’ top drama producer
Broken Arrow signs on “Photo Number 6”
Australian distributor Broken Arrow Media has partnered with Alan Fletcher from BOS Films and US Producer Really Epic Dog, to distribute their highly acclaimed factual-travel series Photo Number 6. This partnership follows Broken Arrow’s continued expansion into factual, lifestyle and entertainment content, building on the growth of their traditional sports magazine and factual library. The program is hosted by Alan Fletcher, most well-known for his portrayal of Dr. … [Read more...] about Broken Arrow signs on “Photo Number 6”
RAI Italy buys Prime’s WWII miniseries
Producer and distributor Prime Entertainment Group has announced the signature of a major deal for its World War II series Einsatzgruppen: The Nazi Death Squads with Italy’s RAI TV. Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) TV is the national public broadcasting company of Italy, owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance. It is the biggest television broadcaster in Italy with a relatively high television audience share of 33.8%. Owning around 27 television stations, the … [Read more...] about RAI Italy buys Prime’s WWII miniseries