Hong Kong - The recently concluded CASBAA Convention saw the region's satellite operators present a united front against perceived disregard for ITU protocol. One operator in particular, ProtoStar, has been criticized for its July 7 launch of its ProtoStar I satellite to 98.5 degrees East, despite having missed its launch deadline of June 28. Most vocal on the subject until now has been AsiaSat, saying that the operator was using non-coordinated frequencies that risked interference with … [Read more...] about Asia’s satellite operators rally behind ITU regulations
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Vietnam and Philippines deals for TV5MONDE at CASBAA
TV5MONDE has increased its Vietnam coverage with two additional platforms. The IPTV platform from FPT (Financial Promoting Technology Communication) covers Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and its nearby provinces. FPT is the second largest ISP in Vietnam with 1 million broadband subscribers and about 12,300 IPTV subs as of October 2008. VTC Multimedia's upcoming DTH platform due to launch end of this year is the leading state-owned broadcaster with 2.9 million subs at year-end 2007. The current … [Read more...] about Vietnam and Philippines deals for TV5MONDE at CASBAA
Muay Thai TV deal in Asia
Kuala Lumpur - Muay Thai TV (MTTV), an online content provider for boxing, has entered into a distribution partnership with Total Sports Asia (TSA) by appointing them as the new media distributor for their fight content, specifically, Muay Thai in Asia. Under the deal, TSA will be responsible for distribution of Muay Thai content via traditional media platform and tapping into TSA's existing network of mobile and broadband operators to enhance the distribution with local support from its five … [Read more...] about Muay Thai TV deal in Asia
Endemol appoints CEO of Asian operations
Endemol announced the appointment of Arjen van Mierlo to the new role of chief executive officer of Asian operations, beginning early 2009. Based in Hong Kong, Mierlo will report to Marco Bassetti, chief operating officer of Endemol. Mierlo will oversee Endemol's operations across all of Asia including China, India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore and will be responsible for driving forward the group's expansion throughout the region. This will include working closely with … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints CEO of Asian operations
CASBAA’s new board members
Hong Kong - CASBAA has announced the results of its 2008 annual general meeting elections to the CASBAA board of directors and the CASBAA council of governors, the Association's leading advisory group. James Ross, regional director of ITV Global Entertainment, re-joins the CASBAA board of directors, while the following members retain their board seats: Marcel Fenez, global managing partner, entertainment and media practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers & chairman, CASBAA; Peter Jackson, CEO, AsiaSat; … [Read more...] about CASBAA’s new board members
MEASAT-3 brings JimJam to Asia
Hong Kong - MEASAT and JimJam Television Ltd. announced an agreement to use the MEASAT-3 satellite for the distribution of the JimJam channel throughout the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Eastern Africa regions. "Working with MEASAT is an integral part of our distribution strategy for JimJam in Asia and the channel's expansion beyond Europe and the Middle East. MEASAT-3 provides us with the means to maximize distribution across the region," said Wayne Dunsford, general manager of JimJam. … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3 brings JimJam to Asia