Englewood, Colorado/ Hong Kong – DISH Network, a satellite TV service provider in the US and STAR have launched five Asian TV channels on the DISH Network platform The pact is STAR’s largest US distribution deal to date and complements DISH Network’s existing South Asian and Chinese channel offerings. STAR India Plus and STAR India One, STAR’s Indian channels will be available as part of DISH Network’s international programming offering from March 19, 2008. … [Read more...] about Five STAR channels to launch in the US on DISH Network
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Shin Satellite to provide MPT with increased bandwidth capacity
Nonthaburi, Thailand – Shin Satellite has signed two five-year contracts worth US$5million with Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) to provide additional bandwidth capacity on the Thaicom 4 (IPSTAR) broadband satellite and Thaicom 5 satellite. Under the agreement, MPT will expand bandwidth capacity on Thaicom 4 (IPSTAR) bandwidth and C-band transponder on Thaicom 5 satellite for its domestic and international telecommunications trunking network and IPSTAR broadband satellite service … [Read more...] about Shin Satellite to provide MPT with increased bandwidth capacity
SPTI promotes Kalle to SVP, int’l networks, Chien expands role
Culver City, California – Sony Pictures Television International's (SPTI) international networks group has promoted Superna Kalle to senior vice president to oversee its TV networks business in India. George Chien, vice president, international networks, expands his role to lead SPTI's international networks business in Southeast Asia and Japan, while working with Kalle on the Indian channels. Both are based at SPTI’s global headquarters in Culver City, California, and report to Andy … [Read more...] about SPTI promotes Kalle to SVP, int’l networks, Chien expands role
NBCU Int’l TV Distribution ups Bohm as SVP, marketing, Mansson as VP, marketing, new media
Universal City, California – Pauline Bohm has been promoted to senior vice president, marketing, NBC Universal (NBCU) International Television Distribution, and Rachel Mansson has been upped to vice president, marketing, for the division’s international new media unit. Bohm is based in Los Angeles and reports to Belinda Menendez, president, NBCU International Television Distribution, while Mansson is based in London and reports to Bohm. Bohm will develop and implement marketing … [Read more...] about NBCU Int’l TV Distribution ups Bohm as SVP, marketing, Mansson as VP, marketing, new media
Big Communications names Geoff Watson director of international business
BIG Communications Pte Ltd (BIG), a Singapore-based integrated media company and producer children's animated programming and live action light entertainment TV shows, has appointed Geoff Watson as director of international business. Watson will be working with BIG to consolidate and expand its international profile and production goals. He will initiate and support business relationships with complementary production and distribution companies that can combine skills, resources, IP and finances … [Read more...] about Big Communications names Geoff Watson director of international business
Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
Nadine Nohr, managing director of Granada International will step down from her position and leave ITV to concentrate on other challenges. She will stay with the company as a consultant for three months for the transition. During her tenure at ITV, Nohr led four mergers, achieved significant growth in revenue, international expansion of the company and investment in independent production. She was also appointed Chair of international development charity Every Child in January 2008. Nohr said, … [Read more...] about Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International