Measat Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (Measat) has appointed Zainudin bin Abdul as Vice President of Satellite Engineering and Operations and Yau Chyong Lim as Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning. In his new role, bin Abdul will be responsible for overseeing the management of the fleet of Measat satellites. He has been with the company since 1993. Prior to his new appointment, bin Abdul was the Director for Fleet Planning and Special Projects. Yau, who has been with the … [Read more...] about Key appointments at Measat
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New Punjabi channel in India
India – BIG CBS Networks is launching the fourth channel from its stable, Spark Punjabi, on 14 January. The company previously launched three channels - BIG CBS PRIME, BIG CBS LOVE and BIG CBS SPARK, in the country. Targeting the 15-years old and above audience, the channel will broadcast the latest seasons of international shows such as Jerry Springer, Hawaii Five-O and America’s Next Top Model, all dubbed in Punjabi. The channel will also feature a mix of Punjabi music and local … [Read more...] about New Punjabi channel in India
South Indian entertainment goes regional
Hong Kong – India's Raj Television Network has signed a lease agreement for C-band capacity on AsiaSat 5 to broadcast a bouquet of 11 satellite TV channels in the Asia-Pacific region. Raj Television Network's channel offerings on AsiaSat 5 include its flagship Tamil entertainment channel Raj TV; Tamil movie channel Raj Digital Plus; Telugu entertainment channel Vissa; Hindi entertainment channel Raj Pariwar; music channels in South Indian languages; and news channels in Telugu, Tamil and … [Read more...] about South Indian entertainment goes regional
Scott Sprague oversees ABS global sales
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Scott Sprague as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, Sprague will be responsible for managing the global sales, marketing, and operations of value added services. Prior to joining ABS, Sprague was Senior Vice President, Global Sales for SES. During his tenure at SES, he was responsible for global revenue, led a sales team and built a portfolio of businesses for media, enterprises and customers around the globe. ABS … [Read more...] about Scott Sprague oversees ABS global sales
Travel Channel HD expands reach
Singapore — GlobeCast and Travel Channel International have announced the distribution of Travel Channel HD via the MEASAT-3 platform to homes across the Asia Pacific. Travel Channel HD is an expansion of its linear service, also delivered via the MEASAT-3 satellite. Gerry Ritchie, Director of Business Development at Travel Channel, said, “We are close to inking further deals across the region. India, where Travel Channel has just received downlinking permission, is a particular target for … [Read more...] about Travel Channel HD expands reach
Thaicom and AsiaSat make orbital agreement
Hong Kong/Bangkok – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and Thaicom Public Company Limited (THAICOM), today announced the signing of a cooperation agreement to provide satellite services from the orbital location of 120 degrees East. Under the agreement, the two companies will place an interim satellite at the 120 degrees East orbital slot, while a new satellite contracted with Space Systems/Loral will be launched in early 2014. AsiaSat and THAICOM will provide … [Read more...] about Thaicom and AsiaSat make orbital agreement
