FOX and National Geographic Channel (NGC) have topped the first Peoplemeter research for cable and satellite channels in Japan. The first week’s data released by Video Research Ltd. places FOX as the top entertainment channel and fourth rated channel in primetime ratings among 38 channels which include movie services and Japanese drama channels. FOX rated fourth following two animation channels and a sports channel which aired the Japanese professional baseball league playoff. NGC topped … [Read more...] about Fox and NGC top first Peoplemeter research rankings in Japan
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ABU’s plea to IOC to favour free-to-air broadcasters for Olympics rights
Tehran – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has called on the International Olympic Council (IOC) to prioritize free-to-air broadcasters when distributing Olympic Games’ broadcast rights and to sell the rights directly to FTA broadcasters in the ABU region. These were among the main concerns highlighted by the “Tehran Declaration on Media Coverage of the Olympic Games” adopted by the 44th ABU General Assembly in Iran on Nov. 3. The ABU General Assembly also … [Read more...] about ABU’s plea to IOC to favour free-to-air broadcasters for Olympics rights
VOOM HD to be distributed across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa by MEASAT and Ascent Media
Kuala Lumpur – VOOM HD Networks, Ascent Media Pte Ltd and MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd have sealed a deal to distribute the VOOM HD channel across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa. The VOOM HD channel is available as a 24/7 feed, offering HD programming on topics as adventure travel, fashion, luxury lifestyle, art, live concerts, action sports and video gaming delivered in 1080i format HD with Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. Ascent Media in collaboration with MEASAT, is providing … [Read more...] about VOOM HD to be distributed across Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Africa by MEASAT and Ascent Media
Baby First TV Channel reaches Asia via RRSat Global Communications Network
Omer, Israel – US-based Baby First TV Channel will be available to 80 million cable households across 33 countries in Asia via RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd service, using Loral Skynet's Telstar 10 satellite Extending its contract with RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd., Baby First TV Channel will use RRsat Global Communications Network’s playout services of various versions across separate time zones and conditional access management. … [Read more...] about Baby First TV Channel reaches Asia via RRSat Global Communications Network
NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
Hong Kong - NET 25 and Asia Broadcasting Satellite (ABS) have inked a deal to distribute NET 25 on ABS-1 Southern Beam Ku-Band MCPC platform to regional cable TV and IPTV networks. NET 25, a free TV channel targeted at Filipinos, offers news and information programs and shows on modern living, arts and culture, entertainment and information technology. Located at 75°E, ABS-1 satellite offers high-power Ku-Band coverage from Central Europe to eastern Asia Pacific. The satellite’s footprint … [Read more...] about NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
GlobeCast ranked top Independent Teleport Operator for broadcast services
Paris– The World Teleport Association(WTA) named GlobeCast as the top Independent Teleport Operator for broadcast services and second among all operators for the third consecutive year. GlobeCast is also included in WTA’s 2007 Top 20 list of Global Teleport operators, just behind satellite fleet operators at number 6. GlobeCast has made investments in its facilities in 2007 adding new content management and playout facilities in London and Florida. The Top 20 ranking is based on … [Read more...] about GlobeCast ranked top Independent Teleport Operator for broadcast services
