Paris– The World Teleport Association(WTA) named GlobeCast as the top Independent Teleport Operator for broadcast services and second among all operators for the third consecutive year. GlobeCast is also included in WTA’s 2007 Top 20 list of Global Teleport operators, just behind satellite fleet operators at number 6. GlobeCast has made investments in its facilities in 2007 adding new content management and playout facilities in London and Florida. The Top 20 ranking is based on … [Read more...] about GlobeCast ranked top Independent Teleport Operator for broadcast services
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Irdeto CEO Moves to China
Singapore – Graham Kill, CEO of content security provider Irdeto, has relocated from Amsterdam to the company’s Beijing office. His role will not change but his move is the next step in a strategic plan to make Irdeto ready for a future where the emerging markets are more on a par with the more mature markets of Western Europe and North America. Irdeto originally designated Beijing as its APAC regional headquarters in 1998. Now, Irdeto’s Beijing office will not only be the … [Read more...] about Irdeto CEO Moves to China
Edward Hanapole joins STAR as Chief Information Officer
Hong Kong – Edward Hanapole has joined STAR as Chief Information Officer from parent company News Corporation. In the newly created post, Hanapole is responsible for developing STAR’s digital technology and new media capabilities across the region. Based in Hong Kong, he reports to Laureen Ong, Chief Operating Officer of STAR. Hanapole was formerly Vice President, Global Technology of News Corporation where he led efforts to increase content and technology sharing among its Internet … [Read more...] about Edward Hanapole joins STAR as Chief Information Officer
KOCCA’s new Man as CEO and President
Seoul - Korea Culture and Content Agency (KOCCA) named Ko S. Man as CEO and President. Ko has worked for 35 years as a producer and executive director, and has served as CEO at EBS and Director at MBC TV. Kim, Jong-Min, Minister of Culture and Tourism said, "As the head of an institution that supports the cultural industry, which represents the next key growth–driving industry, the new CEO of KOCCA should focus on creative content development, nurturing human resources and global marketing … [Read more...] about KOCCA’s new Man as CEO and President
AXN Italy grabs Wire in the Blood
AXN Italy has collared all 21 telemovies of the hit British crime franchise Wire In The Blood along with the spin-off US telemovie Prayer Of The Boney. The deal was negotiated by Southern Star International Senior Sales Executive Gisela Asimus-Minnberg. Produced by Coastal Productions for the UK's ITV1, the Wire In The Blood telemovies are self-contained stories starring Robson Green as a clinical psychologist. Wire In The Blood has been sold to a host of markets including the US (BBC Americas), … [Read more...] about AXN Italy grabs Wire in the Blood
Seven extends and broadens deal with Tennis Australia
Sydney - The Seven Network and Tennis Australia have extended their broadcasting deal for the Australian Open to 2014, also giving Seven exclusive new media rights to the event from 2008, and exclusive pay-TV rights from 2010. Seven will launch high-definition television coverage of the Open from 2009 and will continue to produce the global television coverage of the event. Seven has had the free-to-air rights since 1973. The new deal also delivers Seven all rights for the Davis Cup and the … [Read more...] about Seven extends and broadens deal with Tennis Australia