Cannes- Thematic broadcaster Zonemedia will launch a new media division, Zone 360, to offer business solutions across multiple platforms. The new division will create and provide content with distribution spanning TV, IPTV, interactive TV, PC, and mobile platforms. Content creation, advertising and sponsorship partnerships, PR and marketing will be integral functions of the creative division. Also coming under Zone 360 is Zone Mobile which was responsible for made for mobile horror series … [Read more...] about Zonemedia establishes new media division Zone 360 to offer content across multiple platforms
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KTV topper walks the plank
Tokyo- Soichiro Chigusa, President of Kansai Telecasting Corp. (KTV) has quit, taking the rap for the use of bogus scientific data in the broadcaster’s popular Sunday night quiz/variety show Hakkutsu Aruaru Daijiten II (Encyclopedia of Living II), which resulted in KTV’s expulsion from the National Association of Japanese Commercial Broadcasters (Minporen). He’s been succeeded by Masashi Kataoka, Executive Director of KTV. … [Read more...] about KTV topper walks the plank
Hurray! for Beijing TV Media
Beijing- Chinese mobile music distributor Hurray! has signed an exclusive agreement with Beijing TV Media to create interactive services for the broadcaster's channels and TV programs. Beijing TV is one of top five TV networks in China, operating one national channel and twelve local channels, reaching 250 million viewers. QD Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hurray!, said, "This event is a breakthrough for us in developing new distribution channels and gaining … [Read more...] about Hurray! for Beijing TV Media
Media Prima completes acquisition of Big Tree Outdoor
Kuala Lumpur- Shareholders of Media Prima Berhad (MPB), Malaysia's dominant broadcaster, have approved the acquisition of Big Tree Outdoor Sdn Bhd (BTO), the country's leading out of home advertising company. MPB had announced it would acquire BTO for RM140.6 million (US$40.7 million). BTO will spearhead MPB's expansion into outdoor following MPB's recent acquisitions of outdoor companies UPD Sdn Bhd and The Right Channel Sdn Bhd. … [Read more...] about Media Prima completes acquisition of Big Tree Outdoor
China to launch High Def broadcasts in October
Beijing- China Central TV, the national broadcaster, will start broadcasting high-definition programs in October, and the Chinese standard on terrestrial digital broadcasting will be implemented in August, according to Zhang Haitao, deputy director of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT). At the opening of the 15th China Content Broadcasting Network exhibition, Zhang said SARFT had formed six working groups in cooperation with several other … [Read more...] about China to launch High Def broadcasts in October
Mixed fortunes for Hindi entertainment
Ever since market leader Star Plus announced the third edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), the Indian version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, there has been a shake-up in the Hindi general entertainment genre. The return of KBC in late January, with a new anchor in Hindi movie superstar Shah Rukh Khan, resulted in the removal of a bunch of familyoriented drama serials from the 9-10pm Monday-Thursday slot. While Star Plus is seeking to revive its magic, distancing itself from the nearest … [Read more...] about Mixed fortunes for Hindi entertainment