Paris - MIPJunior announced that Sandy Wax, Head of U.S. pre-school channel Sprout, Brian Robbins, CEO of multi-channel network AwesomenessTV, and Michael Acton Smith, CEO of Mind Candy, the creators of Moshi Monsters, will deliver three MIPJunior keynotes on October 6, 2013, as part of the Digital Kids conference programme. Sandy Wax, President and General Manager of Sprout, is the leading children’s television expert at NBCUniversal, which co-owns … [Read more...] about MIPJunior: Sprout, AwesomenessTV and Mind Candy to open keynote line-up
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Google launches Chromecast
Google has announced that it has launched Chromecast -a wireless HDMI device that plugs into high-definition TV sets and allows movies and shows from platforms such as Netflix, YouTube and Google Play to stream from a laptop, tablet or Smartphone. Retailed at USD$35 and currently available only in the U.S., Chromecast works across various platform including Androids, iOS, as well as, its flagship browser, Chrome, for both Mac and Windows. Google plans to extend Chromecast’s line of … [Read more...] about Google launches Chromecast
Euronews’ YouTube channel hits 115,000 subscriber mark
Lyon, France - Launched in 2013 at MIPTV in April, Euronews' YouTube channel Euronews Knowledge has reached over 115,000 subscribers, attracting an average of 2,000 new subscribers a day. This trend places it amongst the fastest growing channels in Europe, and is predicted to reach 200,000 subscribers within six weeks. Euronews Knowledge now ranks 2nd in Germany, 4th in France, 9th in the UK and is the 14th most successful YouTube premium channel in Europe. Damien Marchi, Director … [Read more...] about Euronews’ YouTube channel hits 115,000 subscriber mark
ABU announces lineup for Global News Forum
In September 2013, senior news leaders from the region and around the world will be attending a Global News Forum in Seoul organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) and the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). Headlined ‘Breaking the News in the Media 3.0 Era’, the forum will bring together experts from around the world to discuss the current challenges faced by broadcasters in the digital and online age and find new ways of attracting and keeping global audiences. … [Read more...] about ABU announces lineup for Global News Forum
GlobeCast launches OTT ‘Incubator Platform’ in Asia
SINGAPORE — GlobeCast has announced the launch of an over-the top (OTT) "Incubator Platform" in Asia, which provides a suite of services for broadcasters looking to reach customers in this region. The platform's goal is to help broadcasters gain visibility and secure carriage agreements with Asian pay-TV platforms. The Incubator Platform is the latest value-added service offered by GlobeCast, which also provides playout, media management, and satellite distribution services on a … [Read more...] about GlobeCast launches OTT ‘Incubator Platform’ in Asia
Astro delivers growth in customers, ARPU and ADEX
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Tun Zaki Azmi, Chairman of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad said, “The Company is committed to delivering total returns to shareholders, combining a progressive dividend policy with disciplined investments in the business to generate capital appreciation. For the financial year ending 31st January 2013 (FY13), a total dividend of 4.0 sen per share was declared, translating to an approximate 100% payout ratio on an annualised basis. For the first quarter of the … [Read more...] about Astro delivers growth in customers, ARPU and ADEX
