Doha - Al Jazeera Network has reported 14 new agreements with mobile operators - making Al Jazeera Mobile's Arabic and English language SMS, MMS and live streaming content accessible in several new markets worldwide. Al Jazeera English currently reaches over 120 million households and Al Jazeera Arabic over 50 million homes worldwide. In the Middle East, Al Jazeera Mobile launched with Saudi Arabia's STC and Mobily; in the UAE with DU and also with Yemen Mobile. In North Africa new services have … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Mobile connects with fresh audiences
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Real Madrid, MLJ and TSA Japan to launch Real Madrid Mobile services in Japan
Tokyo - MLJ Inc. (MLJ) of Japan have reached an agreement with the 2007-08 La Liga Champions Real Madrid club de FĂștbol (Real Madrid) and Total Sports Asia K.K. (TSA) to launch the official mobile website of Real Madrid (Real Madrid Mobile) in Japan and is to be made available on Japan's 3 major mobile phone carriers. Real Madrid Mobile will make available videos from goals from the UEFA Champions League, weekly club news, and interviews, photos of Real Madrid players in action, official Real … [Read more...] about Real Madrid, MLJ and TSA Japan to launch Real Madrid Mobile services in Japan
El Cuerpo Del Deseo a hit in the Philippines
Miami - Telemundo-RTI's El Cuerpo Del Deseo has become one of the most viewed in the Philippines, despite competing against the country's most successful local production. According to the Philippine television ratings system, El Cuerpo Del Deseo, which airs on canal ABS-CBN, has managed to lead the 15:30 timeslot, reaching a 20.2 rating and outdelivering Magdusa Ka, a novela airing on Canal GMA, which garnered a 19.8 rating. The success of the production causes a great deal of sensation in … [Read more...] about El Cuerpo Del Deseo a hit in the Philippines
Tandberg Television for first fully HD Games
Hong Kong - Tandberg Television announced its leading role in the delivery of HD and SD television feeds to a potential worldwide audience of 4 billion for the Beijing 2008 Games. It is providing a range of MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 compression equipment and professional receivers to a number of major broadcast organizations across the globe including the Host Broadcaster, EBU and Televisa. The Beijing Games, which commenced on August 8, are the first Games to be fully broadcast in high-definition. … [Read more...] about Tandberg Television for first fully HD Games
Big names at the Asia Media Summit
Hong Kong - The Asia Media Summit, being held on September 8 in the Hong Kong Four Seasons Hotel, will unite 20 of the leading media companies in Asia Pacific from diverse industries including TV, online, print and out-of-home with leaders evaluating who will benefit the most from shifting market dynamics in China, India, North Asia and ASEAN. Confirmed speakers from regional media include Paul Aiello, CEO, STAR Group; Steve Marcopoto, president, Turner Broadcasting Asia Pacific; Emmanuel … [Read more...] about Big names at the Asia Media Summit
AsiaSat appoints new General Manager China
Hong Kong - Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointment of Zhang Hai Ming as its new general manager China. Zhang will oversee all AsiaSat's marketing, sales and customer relations activities in the China market. Peter Jackson, AsiaSat's chief executive officer expressed, "We are happy to have Hai Ming on board with us, bringing with him a wealth of expertise, marketing and management experience in the satellite sector to continue to grow business and … [Read more...] about AsiaSat appoints new General Manager China