Singapore – Channel NewsAsia’s long running lifestyle show, Japan Hour, started airing across the region on Nov. 10 following an agreement inked with series coordinator Sumitomo Corporation and ad agency Hakuhodo, to bring the series to Channel NewsAsia International. Japan Hour is produced by TV Tokyo, spotlighting lesser-known travel spots, countryside inns and spas across Japan. Narrated in Japanese and subtitled in English, Japan Hour has proven to be popular in Singapore, and … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia’s Japan Hour airs across the region
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Baby First TV Channel reaches Asia via RRSat Global Communications Network
Omer, Israel – US-based Baby First TV Channel will be available to 80 million cable households across 33 countries in Asia via RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd service, using Loral Skynet's Telstar 10 satellite Extending its contract with RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd., Baby First TV Channel will use RRsat Global Communications Network’s playout services of various versions across separate time zones and conditional access management. … [Read more...] about Baby First TV Channel reaches Asia via RRSat Global Communications Network
NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
Hong Kong - NET 25 and Asia Broadcasting Satellite (ABS) have inked a deal to distribute NET 25 on ABS-1 Southern Beam Ku-Band MCPC platform to regional cable TV and IPTV networks. NET 25, a free TV channel targeted at Filipinos, offers news and information programs and shows on modern living, arts and culture, entertainment and information technology. Located at 75°E, ABS-1 satellite offers high-power Ku-Band coverage from Central Europe to eastern Asia Pacific. The satellite’s footprint … [Read more...] about NET 25 distributed via Asia Broadcasting Satellite’s ABS-1 satellite
GlobeCast ranked top Independent Teleport Operator for broadcast services
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
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