Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Today marks the official soft launch ceremony of Cambodia’s first national Pay Digital Terrestrial TV Platform, under the “One TV” brand name. The project, being implemented as a joint venture between the Royal Group of Companies (Cambodia) and Russia-based General Satellite Corporation, is partnering with conditional access system (CAS) provider Exset as its technology provider. Alex Borland, CEO of Exset, commented, “My team and I are … [Read more...] about Cambodia launches first national digital terrestrial pay-TV platform
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ABC Commercial launches Sesame Street on iTunes
ABC Commercial is launching TV specials from the leading U.S. pre-school brand Sesame Street on iTunes under its “ABC for Kids” banner. The first three specials to launch this July will be Elmo's Music Magic, Elmo's Shape Adventure, and Learning Letters with Elmo. “ABC Commercial is very excited to be releasing a collection of Sesame Street TV Specials on iTunes. ABC for Kids content has seen significant growth in iTunes downloads over the past 12 months, and these unique TV … [Read more...] about ABC Commercial launches Sesame Street on iTunes
Universal Networks International taps Ramez Sheikh to expand development and distribution in APAC
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) has appointed Ramez Sheikh as Vice President, Network Development & Distribution, for the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore and effective immediately, Sheikh will report to Christine Fellowes, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, UNI. Sheikh joins UNI, Asia Pacific to grow the distribution of UNI’s portfolio of channel brands—E! Entertainment Television, Style, DIVA Universal, Universal Channel, Syfy, 13th Street … [Read more...] about Universal Networks International taps Ramez Sheikh to expand development and distribution in APAC
News Corporation announces key executive appointments
New York – News Corporation has announced a restructuring of its senior leadership team, which oversees the company’s media and entertainment properties. Peter Rice, who has served as Chairman of Entertainment for FOX Networks Group (FNG) since 2010, has been elevated to Chairman and CEO of FNG, where he will oversee all programming and operations for the group, which includes FOX Broadcasting Company, FOX Sports Media Group, FX, FOX International Channels and the National … [Read more...] about News Corporation announces key executive appointments
Global ad spending seen to grow 5.1% in 2012
New York – Global advertising spending in measured media is forecast to grow by 5.1 percent this year, according to analyst GroupM, down from its initial forecast of 6.3 percent late last year. In 2011, ad spending reached US$482 billion, up by 5 percent from 2010’s $459 billion, according to GroupM. The research firm also predicted that annual global ad spending in 2013 will increase by 5.3 percent to $533.2 billion. For the U.S. market, ad investment in measured media is expected … [Read more...] about Global ad spending seen to grow 5.1% in 2012
BBC World News’ Mishal Husain Meets to highlight ambition, change and talent
Singapore – BBC World News has announced Mishal Husain Meets, a new series that profiles six well-known Asian personalities, including scientists, actors, sports personalities and artists. Filmed at the NYU Tisch School of The Arts in Singapore, the six-part series will be fronted by BBC presenter Mishal Husain and will find out what it takes to launch a successful business and career—from the astrophysicist who put the first Malaysian astronaut into space, to Singapore’s … [Read more...] about BBC World News’ Mishal Husain Meets to highlight ambition, change and talent