Jakarta- Indonesian electronics company PT Agis Tbk, IPTV and mobile TV systems integrator Broadband Network Systems, Ltd. (BNS) and mobile TV technology provider Toshiba will build a broadcast-based, nationwide mobile TV network in Indonesia scheduled for launch early next year. Operated by Agis, the service will be the first DMB-based mobile TV service outside Japan and Korea. Toshiba will supply major head-end and transmission equipment, management software, and provide technical and … [Read more...] about Agis, BNS and Toshiba to launch mobile TV service in Indonesia early 2008
Channel: Content
IPTV and content to drive FTTx markets in Asia-Pacific countries
Broadband subscribers in Asia Pacific will grow beyond 195 million in Asia-Pacific by the end of 2010 while content services will be a key offering from operators, says telecoms and software consulting firm Ovum RHK in its recently released study of broadband deployments and service drivers in Asia-Pacific. Noting the differences in each country’s regulation of IPTV and content delivery, the report also reveals various factors contributing to FTTx expansion including national broadband … [Read more...] about IPTV and content to drive FTTx markets in Asia-Pacific countries
Bloomberg Television’s news segment airs on Ho Chi Minh Television’s HTV7
Ho Chi Minh- Bloomberg Television is in a programming cooperation in Vietnam with Ho Chi Minh Television, technology conglomerate FTP, and content distribution and production house Q.net. Bloomberg Television provides summaries of global and regional business and financial news as well as clips of key interviews, which are versioned into Vietnamese and incorporated by Q.net into a 10-minute segment which broadcasts daily at 6:00 p.m. on Ho Chi Minh Television's flagship terrestrial channel HTV7. … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Television’s news segment airs on Ho Chi Minh Television’s HTV7
BBC Worldwide appoints Global Licensing (NZ) Limited as agent for key BBC brands
Sydney- BBC Worldwide Australasia has appointed Global Licensing NZ as its Kiwi merchandise representative for hit properties Doctor Who, Top Gear and In the Night Garden. Doctor Who toys will launch this month at The Warehouse, Kmart, Farmers and Toy World. Global Licensing will appoint local partners for all properties across a broad range of categories including apparel, accessories and games ranges. In the Night Garden, produced by Ragdoll Productions, makers of the iconic Teletubbies, is … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Global Licensing (NZ) Limited as agent for key BBC brands
Indonesia’s Media Nusantara Citra raises $412 million
Indonesia’s largest media company Media Nusantara Citra (MNC) raised US$412 million in its IPO and will spend more than $200 million to expand its media and broadcasting business, including content development and potential acquisitions. An additional $65 million will be used to repay bonds and finance future capital expenditure. MNC owns terrestrial webs RCTI, TPI and Global TV, 15 radio stations, a national newspaper and three tabloids. Post IPO, PT Global Mediacom owns 70% of MNC. … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Media Nusantara Citra raises $412 million
Terri Seow joins BBC World as Head of Marketing, APAC
London- Terri Seow has joined BBC World, BBC’s international 24-hour news and information television channel, as Head of Marketing for Asia Pacific. Based in BBC World’s Singapore office, Seow reports to Annabel Cameron, the London-based Global Head of Marketing. She is responsible for business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing activity across East Asia, Australia and Japan, and leads the marketing teams in Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. She will manage the BBC World brand … [Read more...] about Terri Seow joins BBC World as Head of Marketing, APAC