CNN International has launched a new digital channel, CNN Travel, for luxury, business and leisure travelers. Through a network of more than 800 travel contributors around the world, CNN Travel delivers updated travel news, destination insights, inspirational travel ideas, original observation and researched city and country insider guides with directions to restaurants, bars, hotels and activities. CNN Travel brings together the best of CNN’s existing digital travel portfolio and … [Read more...] about CNN International launches digital travel platform
Asia-Pacific
SOLARtv signs capacity deal with MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT has inked a capacity deal with SOLARtv on the MEASAT-3 satellite. SOLARtv, a sister company of Solar Entertainment Corporation, is a free TV channel that delivers news and information, and has both local and foreign programmes geared toward giving the Filipino a wider perspective on current issues. “MEASAT is delighted to support SOLARtv with satellite capacity for its television content contribution in the Philippines,” said Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, … [Read more...] about SOLARtv signs capacity deal with MEASAT
Encompass Asia launches 100th channel from Singapore facility
Singapore – Encompass Digital Media Asia has reached a major broadcast milestone with the origination and transmission of 100 channels from its Singapore facility. The company’s mission-critical media services provides broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government agencies with customised solutions for the management and distribution of content globally. “With digital TV subscriptions in Asia to grow quickly over the next few years, we are delighted to reach this … [Read more...] about Encompass Asia launches 100th channel from Singapore facility
New members join CASBAA
Hong Kong – Alexandre Muller, Managing Director of TV5MONDE Asia Pacific, has been elected to CASBAA’s Board of Directors (BoD) during the association’s Annual General Meeting at the conclusion of the CASBAA Convention 2012. Additionally, new Corporate Members were elected to the Council of Governors (CoG), including Ted McFarland, VP of Business Development, Global Communications Group, Orbital Sciences Corporation and Frank Rittman, VP of General Counsel & Deputy … [Read more...] about New members join CASBAA
CASBAA Convention 2012: Twiston Davies honoured with Chairman’s Award
Hong Kong– Simon Twiston Davies, CEO of CASBAA, has been awarded the Annual CASBAA Chairman’s Award during the final day of the CASBAA Convention 2012. He is set to step down from his current role on December 31, and will be succeeded by a new management team led by in-coming CEO Christopher Slaughter. "Under Twiston Davies's management, CASBAA has become a central industry voice for the multichannel TV industry across 18 Asia Pacific markets running from Japan to Pakistan, China to … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2012: Twiston Davies honoured with Chairman’s Award
MEASAT’S HD bouquet reaches 34 channels
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has inked an agreement with Encompass Digital Media for the addition of HISTORY North East Asia regional feed on MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E via the MEASAT-3 satellite. HISTORY provides entertainment programming with award-winning original series and event specials that connect viewers with history in an informative, immersive and engaging manner across multiple platforms. “The expansion of MEASAT’s HD … [Read more...] about MEASAT’S HD bouquet reaches 34 channels