Tokyo - Jupiter Telecommunications Co., the largest multiple system operator (MSO) in Japan, merged with Jupiter TV Co., Ltd., the largest multiple channel operator in Japan, on Sept. 1, 2007. The merger will enable J:COM to further develop its content creation and distribution businesses to provide viewers with must-see programs and to create consistent services. Moreover, the merger will add value to the whole group by enabling J:COM to further strengthen its position in the multiple pay … [Read more...] about J:COM merges with Jupiter TV
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Viacom International Japan launches MTV DECOSTYLE
Viacom International Japan K. K., a 100% owned subsidiary of MTV Networks has launched MTV DECOSTYLE, a music-focused decoration mail service for mobile. Available through Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo’s i-mode, MTV DECOSTYLE enables members to decorate mobile phone emails with content which Japanese youth term as decome. These include templates and items such as MTV’s logo and MTV programs’ title logos. Decome from music genres ranging from rock to hip-hop is also … [Read more...] about Viacom International Japan launches MTV DECOSTYLE
Ericsson and Endemol collaborate for ‘Me-On-TV’
Ericsson and Endemol International have partnered to develop interactive TV and user-generated content (UGC) via Ericsson’s ‘Me-On-TV’ solution which was developed between the partners and Dutch technology company Triple IT. ‘Me-On-TV’ is a network and device-independent technology allowing consumers to upload, publish and share live or recorded video via mobile devices worldwide, with consumers able to transmit their content to websites, TV broadcasts and … [Read more...] about Ericsson and Endemol collaborate for ‘Me-On-TV’
CASBAA reminds Hong Kong establishments to observe pay-TV content copyright
Hong Kong– The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) distributed 300 letters of awareness to Hong Kong bars, clubs and other public venues as a reminder to respect pay-TV content copyright and to inform of the seriousness in pirating satellite TV signals. Distributed ahead of the Rugby World Cup competition starting on September 7 and 4 weeks into the new English Premier League football season, the ‘awareness’ letters also encouraged bars to subscribe to … [Read more...] about CASBAA reminds Hong Kong establishments to observe pay-TV content copyright
Media Prima Berhad investing more than $US71.2 million in 2008 programming
Kuala Lumpur- Malaysia's dominant broadcaster Media Prima Berhad (MPB) is investing more than RM250 million ($US71.2 million) on local and imported content across its four networks in 2008. MPB previewed its 2008 line-up at its annual Television Networks Screenings event on September 5, attended by more than 3,000 media buyers, advertisers, corporate clients and celebrities. “MPB expects the growth of the media advertising to remain strong, although competition within the media industry … [Read more...] about Media Prima Berhad investing more than $US71.2 million in 2008 programming
BBC World launches ad-supported broadband service
London/Singapore - Audiences from outside the UK can now access an ad-supported broadband news clip service from BBC World, the BBC’s international news channel. In an exclusive interview with Television Asia, BBC World’s Managing Director Anne Barnard said the new News-on-Demand service is part of a much wider digital strategy for the BBC, domestically and globally. Barnard noted BBC’s international-facing website attracts around 16 million unique users (excluding UK users) … [Read more...] about BBC World launches ad-supported broadband service