Singapore - BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference returns this June with 120 speakers from 31 countries/regions. More than a hundred case studies will be presented from June 18 to 21, 2013 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Over-The-Top (OTT) technology will dominate this year’s conference programme where industry leaders from across the globe will share insights on where the opportunities lie in harnessing OTT technology, and divulge valuable tips from its widespread adoption in the … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference to uncover transformational trends
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Animax posts positive ratings in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur – Animax has received strong viewership ratings in Malaysia from the second half of 2012 through February 2013, culminating in the channel topping ratings of Astro’s popular “Variety Pack” pay-TV channels for the last seven months. According to the network, in 2013, its full day ratings average is five times that of the next best rated channel in the pack. The months of January and February 2013 also saw Animax deliver four times the average full day ratings … [Read more...] about Animax posts positive ratings in Malaysia
Astro On-The-Go service now available worldwide
(From Left) Dato' Rohana Rozhan, CEO, Astro.jpg; Brian Lenz, Chief Innovation Officer, Astro.jpg; Liew Swee Lin, Chief Commercial Officer, Astro.jpg; Henry Tan, COO, Astro Melbourne, Australia – Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro) has launched its Astro On-The-Go (AOTG) service, which aims to cater to Malaysians anywhere in the world to enjoy the best of Malaysian content, live sports and breaking news. Astro launched the service in Melbourne, Australia. According to the company, almost … [Read more...] about Astro On-The-Go service now available worldwide
Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
Endemol has announced the appointment of Fotini Paraskakis as Managing Director of Asian Operations. She will report to Arjen van Mierlo, CEO of Asian Operations, who will increasingly focus on exploring new opportunities for Endemol to further expand in the region. In her newly appointed role, Paraskakis will be responsible for Endemol’s creative, production and format sales activities across Asia on a daily basis including the company’s joint venture with Astro in Malaysia. … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Managing Director of Asian operations
Astro launches Wi-Fi Dongle
Astro customers can now access and download their favourite VOD programmes anytime on their B.yond PVR with the newly launched Astro Wi-Fi Dongle, which adds Wi-Fi internet access to the Astro B.yond PVR. The Astro Wi-Fi Dongle allows access to the range of movie titles available in the Astro B.yond VOD library, including Astro First and Astro Best movies. The Wi-Fi dongle can be purchased from Astro’s Customer Service at RM110, or a special price of RM50 for Super Pack customers with … [Read more...] about Astro launches Wi-Fi Dongle
Asian territory updates on bid for EPL
According to todayonline.com, StarHub plans to re-negotiate for the rights to broadcast the English Premier League (EPL), now known as Barclay’s Premier League, as a way to maintain its competitive edge. The report quoted Chief Executive Neil Montefiore as saying, "When we took the Euro Cup on an exclusive basis, we priced it around S$60-S$70 depending on when you bought it. Generally, the feedback was that was too much, so I think we'd have to price significantly below that on a monthly … [Read more...] about Asian territory updates on bid for EPL
