Singapore- Triple-play service provider StarHub will launch dedicated Malay entertainment channel, Sensasi (‘sensation’ in Malay) on its digital cable channel 40 from 7pm on August 6, 2007. Sensasi will carry at least six hours of first-run shows and 18 hours of programming daily, with key programs airing in primetime hours of 8 – 11pm. Thematic blocks of programming dedicated to specific genres will feature with family oriented shows on Mondays, variety on Tuesdays, period … [Read more...] about StarHub’s Sensasi channel to debut August 6
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StarHub goes for Goal and launches HubStation
Singapore – After failing to strike a deal with ESPN STAR Sports, StarHub has opted to produce its own Football Channel to air English Premier League soccer. The new channel will be packaged by Hong Kong’s Goal TV, in association with Ten Sports in Dubai. Live matches and magazine programs will be produced by TWI, while EPL highlights, studio previews, half-time studio shows and match summary shows will be produced by Goal TV and Ten Sports. Football Channel will be made available to … [Read more...] about StarHub goes for Goal and launches HubStation
ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007
Manila- ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., the Philippines’ largest broadcaster, posted a 77% year-on-year increase in net income to P739 million ($US16.4 million) for the first half of 2007 on the back of improving advertising and subscription-based businesses. It generated P5 billion (US$111 million) in total revenues, higher than the P4.3 billion it recorded in the same period last year. ABS-CBN gross revenues increased by 12% year-on-year to $204.3 million, driven by higher airtime revenues … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007
Seven loses court case against News, PBL and Foxtel
Sydney- The Federal Court has rejected the Seven Network's court action alleging anti-competitive conduct caused the demise of its C7 pay TV sports service in 2002. Seven had sought damages from News Limited, Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd, and Foxtel, among others. Justice Ron Sackville described the legal costs incurred by the parties of "A$200 million (US$175.2 million) and counting" as bordering on the "scandalous." Costs will be determined in September. Sackville said that even if the … [Read more...] about Seven loses court case against News, PBL and Foxtel
Ads, not subs, new focus for M2B
Singapore – Pay TV firm M2B World is revamping its business model, aimed at advertising revenues accounting for 60-70% of overall revenues. This is a departure from the company’s current subscription-based model which sees M2B charge S$30 (US$20) per month for niche content like Korean drama, anime, and some movies-on-demand. M2B World Asia Pacific recently inked a five-year partnership with major fashion programming provider Videofashion Networks. The deal promises Made-for-Asia … [Read more...] about Ads, not subs, new focus for M2B
CASBAA applauds Singaporean government’s non-intervenion in exclusive pay TV carriage deals
Hong Kong– The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) commended the Singapore government for not intervening in exclusive carriage agreements in the country’s pay-TV industry. New IPTV service provider SingTel’s appeal to have cabler StarHub provide wholesale access to key content had been initially rejected by the Media Development Authority of Singapore on May 10, 2006 on grounds that the latter’s deals do not necessarily restrict competition in the … [Read more...] about CASBAA applauds Singaporean government’s non-intervenion in exclusive pay TV carriage deals
