WUPPERTAL, GERMANY — Continuing a 13-year tradition, Riedel Communications supplied a massive, all-fiber communications and signal distribution system for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, the world's longest-running international television song competition. The 63rd annual contest was broadcast live in May from the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, with Riedel's MediorNet real-time media network providing redundant and decentralized signal routing and transport from start to … [Read more...] about Riedel in 13th year of providing signal and communications infrastructure for Eurovision
VITEC to showcase IPTV and Digital Signage Solution for Sports Venues at NACDA Convention
VITEC, a worldwide leader in advanced video encoding and streaming solutions, has announced it will feature the latest release of its award-winning IPTV and Digital Signage Solution for Sports Venues at the 2018 National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Convention. Held in June at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, NACDA's annual convention is the largest gathering of collegiate administrators in the … [Read more...] about VITEC to showcase IPTV and Digital Signage Solution for Sports Venues at NACDA Convention
Gabriel Catrina appointed new CFO of Nordic Entertainment Group
Following the announcement of MTG into two companies and the appointment of Nordic Entertainment (NENT) Group’s senior management team members, Gabriel Catrina has been appointed as EVP and Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NENT Group with effect from 1 July. He will be part of the now complete NENT Group leadership team and report to Anders Jensen, President and CEO of NENT Group. Gabriel Catrina is currently MTG Chief Strategy Officer and will combine the CFO … [Read more...] about Gabriel Catrina appointed new CFO of Nordic Entertainment Group
Hong Kong Customs take action against Illicit Streaming Device sellers
As part of Operation Trojan Horse, Hong Kong Customs recently undertook a series of raids against four retail outlets in Sham Shui Po and Wan Chai. Eight persons were arrested and charged with copyright offences. On 25 and 26 May, Hong Kong Customs raided retail outlets, arresting four shop owners and four salespersons found to be selling pre-loaded TV boxes (also known as Illicit Streaming Devices – “ISDs”) which provide access to pirated movies and TV shows. Over 350 ISDs were … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Customs take action against Illicit Streaming Device sellers
Discovery’s channels could disappear from StarHub platforms
After reaching an impasse in recent negotiations between Discovery and StarHub, the latter has announced to cease transmission of all Discovery’s 11 channels on StarHub platforms. “StarHub was not prepared to pay fair value,” said Discovery's South-East Asia Marketing and Communications Director Charmaine Huet. “All we are asking for is the equivalent of a cup of coffee per customer per month. We have a responsibility to now take the extraordinary step of informing our … [Read more...] about Discovery’s channels could disappear from StarHub platforms
Greece licenses first season of “Who’s Asking?”
100 episodes of the interactive game show Who’s Asking? have now been commissioned in Greece by Epsilon TV. Originally developed by United Studios of Israel and distributed by Armoza Formats, the local adaptation of the studio-based show will be hosted by actress Katerina Zarifi. The show is also set to air in Hungary later this year. Who’s Asking? is a fresh game show that is not just about what questions the participants must answer, but who is asking … [Read more...] about Greece licenses first season of “Who’s Asking?”
