Indian multi-media entertainment powerhouse Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (a 50:50 joint venture between Viacom Inc and Network18) revealed the identity of their soon to be launched Indie music and sub culture channel on February 5. PepsiCo India is the title sponsor of the channel. Pepsi MTV Indies will be the world’s largest platform for independent sub cultures and has been built in collaboration with a collective of artists and supporters of the … [Read more...] about Pepsi and MTV India create world’s largest indie platform
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​Inmarsat’s Global Xpress® satellite achieves key milestone
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), a provider of global mobile satellite communications services, announced on February 4 that Inmarsat-5 F1, the first in its fleet of three Global Xpress® (GX) satellites, has successfully completed its orbital deployment stages on schedule. Inmarsat and Boeing engineers, working from Inmarsat’s GX teleport in Nemea, Greece, are now beginning a month of comprehensive payload testing in preparation for commencing … [Read more...] about ​Inmarsat’s Global Xpress® satellite achieves key milestone
IMG Worldwide invests in LiveClips
New York, New York – IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has acquired a minority equity stake in LiveClips, a company whose technology represents a paradigm shift in experiencing live sporting events, from a one-size-fits-all multi-hour broadcast, to a multi-screen personalised video experience that allows fans to view what they want, when they want on the screen of their choice. IMG Worldwide will be using LiveClips' platform to … [Read more...] about IMG Worldwide invests in LiveClips
SingTel mio TV to broadcast Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Singapore – SingTel mio TV announced that it has acquired broadcast rights to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games and the Incheon 17th Asian Games 2014. The pay TV provider will present the most comprehensive coverage of the Winter Olympics that Singapore has ever seen, featuring seven channels of 24-hour HD action, including a news channel. “We are pleased to announce that we will be making the action-packed Olympic Winter Games … [Read more...] about SingTel mio TV to broadcast Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games
Seven secures Masters Tournament
The Seven Network has confirmed an agreement has been reached with Augusta National Golf Club to broadcast the Masters Tournament, regarded as the most important professional event in golf. The agreement comes in time for Seven to broadcast Adam Scott’s defence of his 2013 Masters title. Seven’s agreement with the Augusta National Golf Club delivers exclusive free broadcast television rights as well as opportunities across Seven’s digital platforms, including online, IPTV, … [Read more...] about Seven secures Masters Tournament
Astro On-The-Go adds 5 new channels
Kuala Lumpur – TVB drama buffs can now stream the latest Astro On Demand dramas in high quality via mobile devices anytime, anywhere. In addition, Astro customers can now enjoy Astro Zhi Zun HD, TVB Entertainment, CNBC Asia and ITV Choice on Astro On-The-Go. The new update will enable Astro On-The-Go customers to choose from a total of 30 TV channels and 9 radio channels to satisfy their entertainment needs. Astro will also introduce On The Go Pack 3 for non-Astro TV customers to … [Read more...] about Astro On-The-Go adds 5 new channels