London/Singapore – Discovery Networks International (DNI) has named Arthur Bastings as the new head of the Asia-Pacific region, effective 1 September. The announcement was made by Jean-Briac Perrette, President of DNI, to whom Bastings will report. As President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), Bastings is responsible for setting the regional strategy and maximising the potential of DNAP’s business and workforce to accelerate the company’s … [Read more...] about Discovery makes appointment
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Airbus Defence and Space signs contract with Eutelsat and ESA
Airbus Defence and Space has signed the first contract for the fully reconfigurable Quantum satellite with Eutelsat and the European Space Agency (ESA). The Quantum satellite will be operated and commercialised by Eutelsat and will be able to adapt to new demands in coverage, bandwidth, power, frequency configurability and even change its orbital position. Quantum will be the first generation of universal satellites able to serve any region of the world and adjust to new business without the … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence and Space signs contract with Eutelsat and ESA
Euronews and Naguib Sawiris successfully complete negotiations
Lyon, France − Euronews announced that Media Globe Networks, a company owned by the Sawiris Family and managed by Naguib Sawiris, now holds 53% of shares of the international news media based in Lyon. The majority stake has been purchased through a capital increase of €35m. The remaining 47% of shares stay with Euronews' traditional shareholders; 21 public television channels and 3 local authorities. The purchase of Media Globe Networks of Euronews' capital comes after several months … [Read more...] about Euronews and Naguib Sawiris successfully complete negotiations
Bomanbridge sells multiple wildlife & nature titles
Singapore – Bomanbridge Media, announced deals for several of its wildlife and nature programmes in Asia. Deals closed − Radio Television Brunei for Turf War and Animal Atlas; EBS South Korea Shark Junction; OBS Korea, Year in the Wild & Cheetahs of the Deep, Venom Islands, Tribes (4 X 60’); and Thai Public Broadcasting Animal Atlas. “Wildlife and nature programming are tremendously popular all over Asia and Bomanbridge Media’s catalogue holds … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge sells multiple wildlife & nature titles
Inmarsat is the official broadband provider for Chicago Yacht Club Race
Inmarsat will serve as the official broadband provider for the 107th running of the Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac. Fans of the race will be able to follow the teams in real-time as a small group of on-board commentators will upload high-resolution pictures and video to Facebook and Twitter via Inmarsat’s mobile satellite communications network throughout the race. Building on the success of the Volvo Ocean Race, made possible by Inmarsat’s reliable satellite connectivity, the … [Read more...] about Inmarsat is the official broadband provider for Chicago Yacht Club Race
The Voice India’ promises a high voltage face-off
Mumbai − After an unprecedented start of The Voice India with the blind auditions, it’s time for the most entertaining and electrifying phase – The Battle Rounds that is all set to bring the house down. So far, you cheered for your favourite coaches – Himesh, Shaan, Mika and Sunidhi as they formed their teams of 14 singers each. Now it’s time to see them choose between their own favourites as they whittle the list down. Don’t miss the unique, spellbinding and … [Read more...] about The Voice India’ promises a high voltage face-off