Hong Kong - GlobeCast announced that it has launched its second MCPC platform on the AsiaSat 3S satellite. Leading European broadcaster Deutsche Welle is the new transponder’s first client. The new C-band platform on AsiaSat 3S, located at 105.5° E with a footprint covering the Middle East to East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, is a broadcast platform for the Asia-Pacific region reaching a potential audience of over 95 million households. DW-TV ASIA+, Deutsche Welle’s new second … [Read more...] about GlobeCast launches DW-TV ASIA+ on new satellite platform for Asia-Pacific viewers
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TVNZ axes 90 jobs – aims to cut costs by US$13 million
TVNZ plans to achieve NZD$25 million (US$13.2 million) in cost reductions and savings from the programme budget, departmental operating budgets and from about 90 proposed redundancies. TVNZ chief executive Rick Ellis says reduced payroll costs will represent approximately 25% of the savings. Cuts to programme budgets equate to about 100 hours or approximately 3% of local content hours. Proposed redundancies come from across the business including News and Current Affairs, but excluding TVNZ's … [Read more...] about TVNZ axes 90 jobs – aims to cut costs by US$13 million
BBC.com launches mobile advertising
BBC.com has announced it will be enabling advertising on its international mobile site for the first time. With this, advertisers will now be able to increase their reach to BBC consumers and opt for specific devices and regions to connect with their target audience. Kym Niblock, BBC.com's MD said, "This is a really important part of our strategy for BBC.com and I'm so pleased we can offer advertisers a new avenue to reach our audiences." … [Read more...] about BBC.com launches mobile advertising
Distraction pens deals for DNA and The Next Great Leader
Montreal - Distraction has inked a deal for The Next Great Leader in Bulgaria. The format was just picked up by Bulgaria National Television, who intend to produce a six episode series with the air date tentatively marked for May. The Next Great Leader is the political reality competition format that searches for the next aspiring, political chief from a group of young adults who have to share their ideas for making their country a better and more prosperous place. Four finalists, chosen from a … [Read more...] about Distraction pens deals for DNA and The Next Great Leader
Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products & Zara launch Streetmuse from MTV
London/New York/Singapore/Hong Kong - Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and leading fashion retailer Zara are partnering on the launch of a new range of urban-inspired men's wear called, Streetmuse, by MTV. Launched on March 5 and continuing throughout the year, Streetmuse will be available in prime front of store locations in more than 1000 Zara stores, in 68 countries across Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America. … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products & Zara launch Streetmuse from MTV
BBC Worldwide & Prime bring Survivors to New Zealand
Brighton/Sydney - New contemporary drama Survivors will air on Prime Television in New Zealand following the conclusion of a content deal between Prime and BBC Worldwide Australia. Survivors (1 x 90 + 5 x 50) is set in the aftermath of a virus which has wiped out most of the world's population. A selection of entertainment, factual and lifestyle shows is also included in the deal. New comedy series No Heroics (6 x 30) follows the lives of four B-list heroes. Adventurer Bruce Parry makes his … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide & Prime bring Survivors to New Zealand