Paris - Spain's innovative audiovisual industry will take centre stage at MIPCOM 2008, held in Cannes from 13 - 17 October, 2008. 'Focus on Spain,' at MIPCOM will see three conferences sharing the spotlight on the Spanish industry: 'Market Overview;' 'Spanish Fiction: New Business Models and Business Opportunities;' and 'Fresh Fiction from Spain.' "We've chosen to focus on Spain at this year's MIPCOM to celebrate the creativity and competitiveness of their audiovisual industry, which has taken … [Read more...] about Spain forefronts audiovisual industry at MIPCOM 2008
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FremantleMedia Enterprises appoints VP Sales
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced the appointment of Richard Tulk - Hart to the London based role of VP sales, home entertainment, EMEA. Tulk - Hart will report to Pete Kalhan, senior vice president, home entertainment and archive sales. Tulk - Hart's responsibilities will include growing and developing the home entertainment licensing business outside the UK and working with FME's existing partners, as well as seeking new profitable distribution channels. He will work closely with the … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia Enterprises appoints VP Sales
Hong Kong ups digital reach to 75%
Hong Kong - About 9.7% of Hong Kong households are watching digital terrestrial television, as reach is extended from 50% to 75% of the SAR. Acting Permanent Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Alan Siu said a survey conducted end-May showed that about 218,000 families are watching digital TV through digital TV receivers or computers. "The DTT take-up rate in most of the advanced economies does not exceed 5% in the first year of launch, while that of Hong Kong has reached nearly 10% … [Read more...] about Hong Kong ups digital reach to 75%
RRsat signs with WatchIndia for internet distribution of Indian TV channels
Omer, Israel - RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. announced it has signed an agreement with WatchIndia TV, a video platform which enables live and on-demand broadcasting of well-known Indian TV stations worldwide. Watchindia TV is a subscription-based service which enables global Indian audiences to watch local Indian channels and programming through the Internet. According to this agreement, RRsat will provide Watchindia TV with various transmission services including downlinking, … [Read more...] about RRsat signs with WatchIndia for internet distribution of Indian TV channels
ESPN STAR Sports inks Middle East syndication deal for ICC events
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports announced an eight-year broadcast partnership with Arab Digital Distribution (ADD), the largest pay TV platform management company in the Middle East and North Africa, for all International Cricket Council (ICC) events from 2008 to 2015 - including the global showpiece event of the cricket calendar, the ICC Cricket World Cup due to take place in 2011 in Asia and 2015 in Australia. Covering all television and new media platforms including internet and mobile, this … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports inks Middle East syndication deal for ICC events
Jene Elzie promoted to VP of Int’l Sales and Strategic Planning, CIMG
Los Angeles - Duccio Donati, senior vice president of Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) has announced the promotion of Jene Elzie to vice president of international sales and strategic planning, CIMG. "I'm delighted to recognize Jene for the amazing work she has accomplished in only a short time since joining Comcast International Media Group as executive director last year," said Donati. "Jene has quickly become an invaluable member of our international sales team. This promotion … [Read more...] about Jene Elzie promoted to VP of Int’l Sales and Strategic Planning, CIMG