Sydney- Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) has signed a broad-ranging supply agreement with leading broadcast services provider, Broadcast Australia. The 'Master Purchase Agreement' will streamline supply of RFS's broadcast solutions across the Broadcast Australia group of companies. The arrangement will help fast-track network deployments/upgrades across the Asia Pacific, and will facilitate the application of RFS broadcast technologies at both Broadcast Australia-owned and third-party sites. It … [Read more...] about RFS strikes supply deal with Broadcast Australia
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International Sports Television Forum 2007 set for Beijing
Hong Kong– The International Sports Television Forum 2007 will take place on August 24 2007 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing, hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film & Television (SARFT) and co-organized by CASBAA with CITVC, the commercial arm of state broadcaster CCTV. CASBAA Chairman Marcel Fenez said the forum will inform the international community on the development of China’s sports TV industry. Last year the event drew more than 400 senior officials and … [Read more...] about International Sports Television Forum 2007 set for Beijing
Seven keynotes to be delivered by industry leaders at MIPCOM 2007
Paris– Audiovisual and digital content market MIPCOM 2007 to be held October 8-12 in Cannes will feature seven industry leaders delivering keynotes in the conference programme. MIPCOM 2007's Personality of the Year, Leslie Moonves, President & CEO, CBS Corporation, will deliver the opening keynote. Subhash Chandra, Founder & Chairman of The Zee Network and Essel Group of Companies, will look at the growth of the Indian TV market and the impact of new technology. Ronnie Screwvala, Founder & … [Read more...] about Seven keynotes to be delivered by industry leaders at MIPCOM 2007
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
StarHub goes for Goal
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 programmes 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. December … [Read more...] about StarHub goes for Goal
Disney Channel and Astro launch ‘My School Rocks’ contest in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur- Disney Channel and Astro have launched inter-school dance competition ‘My School Rocks’ in Malaysia. Inspired by Disney Channel’s High School Musical, the contest requires groups of 10-16 students between the age of 9 and 16 to choreograph their own dance version of the High School Musical song We’re All in This Together. One team from each city will be chosen as finalists, to be announced on Disney Channel September 9 during the 7.30pm premiere of High … [Read more...] about Disney Channel and Astro launch ‘My School Rocks’ contest in Malaysia
