Mumbai – BIG RTL THRILL, the ultimate action entertainment channel targeted at male audiences, is now available on digital distribution platforms in Mumbai and Delhi. A joint venture channel between Reliance Broadcast Network and Europe’s RTL Group, BIG RTL THRILL goes with the tag-line “Action ka Baap”, and showcases internationally acquired content dubbed in Hindi. The channel has, within a quarter of launching in Uttar Pradesh, achieved strong ratings, beating regional … [Read more...] about BIG RTL THRILL expands to Mumbai and Delhi
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ABS-CBN dominates TV ratings in the Philippines this June
According to Kantar Media’s new data, ABS-CBN Corporation, the country's largest multimedia conglomerate, dominated TV viewing in the Philippines in June and pulled away from its rival GMA nationwide. Kantar Media, one of the country’s leading TV audience measurement providers, now has total of 6.315 million homes in rural areas across the Philippines (North Luzon, Central Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao) adding to its existing 8.820 million homes in urban areas, bringing … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN dominates TV ratings in the Philippines this June
ABS selects Kratos to support the ABS-2 satellite system programme
San Diego – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.’s subsidiary Kratos Integral Systems International, Inc. (Kratos ISI) has been selected by Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) to provide turnkey ground segment solutions for ABS’ Subic Space Center and teleports. The solution will include using Kratos ISI’s EPOCH Integrated Product Suite (IPS) Fleet Management System as well as the Monics carrier monitoring system from SAT Corporation, also a Kratos company. Kratos ISI … [Read more...] about ABS selects Kratos to support the ABS-2 satellite system programme
Da Vinci Learning launches in Asia
Berlin – Television channel Da Vinci Learning, one of the educational TV brands owned and operated by Da Vinci Media GmbH, has been launched in Asia through the Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) platform. The channel, which features a mixture of entertainment and educational programmes for the whole family, commenced airing on April 15 in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand. Da Vinci Learning's programmes make complex subjects, ranging from physics and chemistry to … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Learning launches in Asia
Scott Sprague oversees ABS global sales
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Scott Sprague as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, Sprague will be responsible for managing the global sales, marketing, and operations of value added services. Prior to joining ABS, Sprague was Senior Vice President, Global Sales for SES. During his tenure at SES, he was responsible for global revenue, led a sales team and built a portfolio of businesses for media, enterprises and customers around the globe. ABS … [Read more...] about Scott Sprague oversees ABS global sales
GTSS and ABS invest in the future
GT Satellite Systems S.A. and Asia Broadcast Satellite have signed a US$125 million deal for multiple transponders on a condosat and lease basis to augment its multi-service capacity on ABS-2. Since its multiple transponder lease agreement announced in 2009, GTSS has further developed its platform services, including TV channels "Raduga TV" Russian and CIS DTH business. This led GTSS to make a strategic investment to purchase additional condosat transponders on ABS-2, scheduled to be launched in … [Read more...] about GTSS and ABS invest in the future