London – Scripps Networks UK & EMEA announced the launch of Polsat Food Network HD on UPC Poland. Polsat Food Network HD will be available from 29 June on channel 411 (Horizon) and 149 (UPC Mediabox) in the MAX package. “Poland has become an increasingly important market given its size and opportunity for expansion within the pay-tv business. With an increased appetite for quality television content in the region, it is a logical next step for Scripps Networks to launch … [Read more...] about Scripps launches Polsat Food Network HD on UPC Poland
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9 Story Media builds momentum in Asia
Toronto, Canada – 9 Story Media Group is pleased to announce that it has secured a multitude of sales for its kids and family content across Asia, as it builds momentum and expands its presence within the territory. Nearly 350 half hours of content have been sold to broadcasters in Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea. Thailand’s TV3 has acquired 130 half hours of content, including first seasons of preschool favourites Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood (80 x 11’), … [Read more...] about 9 Story Media builds momentum in Asia
Celestial Tiger launches OTT
Hong Kong – Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE) announced its plan to launch a new dedicated Over-The-Top (OTT) linear feed for its action entertainment channel KIX. The new high definition (HD) OTT linear channel will make its debut in Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2015 and will be rolled out progressively across the region in first half of 2016. The new linear service, branded KIX 360, complements KIX's existing top-rated linear and on demand channels and … [Read more...] about Celestial Tiger launches OTT
Ovum backs the Gulf
Melbourne − The launch of the first non-native subscription online video service in the Middle East heralds a new phase in the evolution of the premium OTT video market in the region. Traditional cultural barriers that previously made outside companies hesitant about launching in the region, the core of which is the GCC, are starting to fall and the industry is starting to react. Ovum profiled the 11 leading premium subscription streaming services in the Middle East and has forecast … [Read more...] about Ovum backs the Gulf
World-Link strengthens its market position
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L) has signed an agreement with World-Link Communications, Inc., appointing the innovative satellite services provider as a Partner for FleetBroadband, serving the maritime market globally. Alongside the agreement, World-Link plans to strengthen its infrastructure and integrate with the Inmarsat network through significant investment in building an Inmarsat Point-of-Presence (PoP). The plan will advance World-Link’s ability to deliver enhanced value-added services to its … [Read more...] about World-Link strengthens its market position
National Geographic present ‘Inside Maritime Singapore’
Singapore – In celebration of Singapore’s golden jubilee (SG50) this year, National Geographic Channels (NGC), part of the FOX International Channels (FIC) network, has partnered with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to produce a longform documentary titled, Inside Maritime Singapore, set to air on June 30th at 7pm (SGT) across Singapore, Hong Kong and the rest of Southeast Asia. The maritime industry has played an … [Read more...] about National Geographic present ‘Inside Maritime Singapore’