Petaling Jaya – Media Prima Berhad, Malaysia’s largest fully integrated media group, has announced three key appointments, which will take effect on March 1, 2013. Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Group Shared Services; Ahmad Izham Omar has been named Chief Executive Officer, Television Networks; while Shareen Ooi Bee Hong assumes the role of Group Chief Marketing Officer. Y.Bhg Datuk Kamal Khalid, Chief Operating Officer, Group Shared Services of … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s Media Prima announces key appointments
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CASBAA India Forum 2013 to focus on digital possibilities and dividends
Hong Kong – As India hurtles towards digitisation, the intricacies of broadcasting are becoming ever more apparent. The CASBAA India Forum 2013, taking place on March 7 in New Delhi, will bring into focus the disparate voices of various television industry stakeholders, who each have an interest in a thriving India. “India is undeniably a vast and complex market, but one that continues to provide unparalleled opportunities and potential to investors,” said Christopher … [Read more...] about CASBAA India Forum 2013 to focus on digital possibilities and dividends
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with SES’ Deepak Mathur
Deepak Mathur, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, SES Q: Would SAT-IP be considered a sort of OTT? Is there a possibility that it can bypass the pay-TV operators and operate on its own? A: If we would take a step back and look at OTT today, I think it contains three key elements. One is the notion of multi-screen TV which is being able to watch a subscription on multiple devices. The second is legal OTT, such as Hulu or Netflix. They are essentially an on-demand … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with SES’ Deepak Mathur
Award-winning journalist David McKenzie is new CNN correspondent
Award-winning CNN journalist David McKenzie is to take on a new position as an international correspondent based in Beijing. McKenzie is moving to Beijing after five years as CNN’s correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya, where he won international awards for his coverage of the African experience and reported from across the continent for all of CNN’s platforms. “David brings to Beijing a portfolio of award-winning coverage from across Africa and beyond,” said Parisa … [Read more...] about Award-winning journalist David McKenzie is new CNN correspondent
HBO Asia launches HBO GO on Hong Kong’s now TV
HBO Asia's CEO Jonathan Spink, movie director Stephen Fung and PCCW's Managing Director of TV and New Media Janice Lee at the HBO GO launch. Hong Kong – HBO Asia has announced the launch of HBO GO on Hong Kong’s now TV, available to the operator’s HBO subscribers starting February 28. HBO GO, a brand new broadband streaming service, enables subscribers to enjoy over 1,000 hours of HBO Original content on multiple devices including PCs, MACs, tablets and mobile devices … [Read more...] about HBO Asia launches HBO GO on Hong Kong’s now TV
SES appoints Padraig Mc Carthy as Chief Financial Officer
Luxembourg – SES announced that Padraig Mc Carthy has been appointed by the Board of Directors as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the company’s Executive Committee. Andrew Browne, SES’ current CFO, has decided to relocate back to The Hague. He will leave his position in the company to become the Chief Financial Officer of O3b Networks, a venture that is deploying a next generation satellite network that combines the reach of satellites with the speed of fiber. … [Read more...] about SES appoints Padraig Mc Carthy as Chief Financial Officer