Beijing - Beijing Radio & Television Network (BRTN) rolled out its worldwide launch on the morning of January 8, 2014 . Minister of the Publicity Department of Beijing and Standing Committee Member of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee Li Wei chaired the launch ceremony. Founded by the 18 Subsidiary companies that together form Beijing Media Network (BMN) in compliance with the rules and Regulations of China's State Administration of Press, Publication, … [Read more...] about Beijing Radio & Television Network to debut programming
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BNM partners Seven to launch healthyMEtv
Sydney - Australians will soon be able to enjoy premium health and lifestyle content through Brand New Media’s (BNM) new IPTV channel, healthyMEtv from January 7, 2014. Content will also be available through Seven West Media’s Plus 7. healthyMEtv will offer a new online experience bringing health and happiness to Australians, with over 150 programmes covering the best of fitness, nutrition and healthy living. Channel hosts include sports legend George Gregan, journalist and news … [Read more...] about BNM partners Seven to launch healthyMEtv
ABS-CBN claims top ratings spot for Philippines in 2013
ABS-CBN announces it is the most watched network in the country in 2013 after it ruled national TV ratings across urban and rural homes with an average national audience share of 42%, or 9 points higher than GMA’s 33%, based on year round data from Kantar Media. Kantar Media uses a nationwide panel size of 2,609 urban and rural homes that represent 100% of the total Philippine TV viewing population, while the other ratings data supplier AGB Nielsen reportedly has only 1,980 homes … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN claims top ratings spot for Philippines in 2013
BBC News announces two new editors and Myanmar correspondent
London/ Singapore - BBC News has announced its first China Editor and a new Business Editor. BBC News has appointed Carrie Gracie as its first China Editor. Carrie will take up the role in spring after six years as weekday co-presenter of the morning strand on the BBC News Channel. She will be based in Beijing as soon as Chinese formalities are complete. The appointment to the new role marks the growing importance of China as a political, economic and military power. The BBC also … [Read more...] about BBC News announces two new editors and Myanmar correspondent
Youku Tudou to debut latest season of “Sherlock”
China – Episodes of the newest season of BBC’s Sherlock has begun airing on China’s video streaming site Youku Tudou just hours after Britain’s BBC airing, making it the first outside of Britain, according to the South China Morning Post. The officially-subtitled first episode of the show's third season was made available for free streaming on Youku Tudou. Sherlock, a modern day re-imagining of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s popular Sherlock … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou to debut latest season of “Sherlock”
ITV Choice exits Singapore
UK channel ITV Choice will cease to exist in Singapore following the withdrawal. This follows a similar withdrawal of the channel from Hong Kong when its licence with NOWTV was not renewed as of 30 August 2013. "We are constantly reviewing our channel line-up to provide more value and fresh content for our StarHub TV customers. The review process takes into account factors such as the take-up of channel groups … [Read more...] about ITV Choice exits Singapore