FOXTEL and AUSTAR will join forces to create a national subscription television service for all consumers after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) today accepted an undertaking from FOXTEL and green lit the transaction to merge the companies. The transaction is subject to final Federal Court approval on 13 April. The ACCC said today it had accepted a set of undertakings offered by FOXTEL in order to facilitate the merger process. On 30 March 2012, AUSTAR … [Read more...] about Breaking: Australia’s FOXTEL and AUSTAR set to merge after regulator ACCC gives green light
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India’s TRAI comes down hard on TV advertising
India’s TRAI comes down hard on TV advertising TV Asia Plus summarises the key changes regarding the insertion of advertisements for Pay and Free-TV in India, as a result of changes implemented by TRAI. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper that not just restricts the amount of commercial airtime on Pay and Free-TV but also determines the way and form commercials appear on television screens by way of scrolls and tickers. In a 33-page … [Read more...] about India’s TRAI comes down hard on TV advertising
2011 global ad spend hit $85b, says GroupM study
2011 global ad spend hit $85b, says GroupM study Internet advertising hit $84.8 billion in 2011, representing a 16 percent increase over the previous year and accounting for more than 17 percent of all global measured advertising expenditures, according to a new report from GroupM. North America led the pack in terms of overall digital ad spending with an estimated $34.5 billion; Asia-Pacific came in second with $24.8 billion followed by Western Europe with $21 billion, according to the study, … [Read more...] about 2011 global ad spend hit $85b, says GroupM study
Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes "Destination America.” Silver Spring, USA - Discovery Communications announced today that Planet Green will turn red, white, and blue when it is re-named Destination America on Monday, May 28, 2012. Kicking off Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of the summer season, Destination America will be the first network to celebrate the people, places, and stories of the United States, emblazoned with the grit and tenacity, honesty and work … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Planet Green Becomes “Destination America.”
NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award
NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award The Peabody awards is the oldest electronic media award in the world, recognizing excellence, distinguished achievement, and meritorious public service. Tokyo — NHK’s documentary Surviving the Tsunami was a winner at this year’s George Foster Peabody Award. The programme was broadcast by 60 broadcasters in 44 countries and regions, sharing with our international audiences the analysis and the lessons drawn out of this unprecedented … [Read more...] about NHK ‘s documentary wins a Peabody Award
Al Jazeera produces new medical doco
Doha, Qatar – Al Jazeera has announced a new observational documentary series called Indian Hospital. The 6 x 1 hour series was filmed over four months by two crews inside The Narayana Hrudayalaya, a massive 3000 bed hospital on the outskirts of Bangalore. By following the stories of patients, doctors and nurses, the documentary explores the rich variety of life in modern India through the prism of hospital life. Indian Hospital is executive produced by Oscar, Emmy and BAFTA winning … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera produces new medical doco
