beIN SPORTS, the global sports broadcaster, has acquired the rights to the second season of Karate Combat – the world’s first professional, full-contact karate league – in a 37-market deal which spans five continents and includes the United States, with 12 episodes airing weekly. beIN SPORTS will broadcast weekly episodes of Karate Combat in North America, the Middle East and North Africa, Turkey, and in Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, … [Read more...] about beIN SPORTS acquires second season of ‘Karate Combat’ across 37 countries
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High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
SPORTELSummit, Two-Days “Only For The Elite”
The SPORTELSummit is an unprecedented two-day conference and networking event, designed only for an exclusive circle of global decision makers of the sports marketing and media industry, to help shape the industry for tomorrow. The 1st SPORTELSummit will be held from 15 to 16 May 2018 at the W South Beach, Miami Beach. In a confidential setting, the Summit will propose to really meet “Only the Elite” during the prestigious sessions and events, among them the Opening … [Read more...] about SPORTELSummit, Two-Days “Only For The Elite”
Sky invests €4 million in Molotov
Sky has announced the investment of €4 million in Molotov, the French over-the-top video platform, run by Jean-David Blanc, founder of AlloCiné, and Pierre Lescure, founder of Canal+. The investment is part of a larger Molotov financing round and is the latest in a series of Sky investments in innovative start-up companies. Molotov’s basic tier is free of charge and comprises 35 channels, including all channels that are available on the nation’s digital terrestrial network TNT. In addition, … [Read more...] about Sky invests €4 million in Molotov
Bein Media acquires Digiturk
Bein Media has completed the acquisition of Digiturk, giving the Qatari company a significant presence in the Turkish market, and what its chairman described as the largest deal in the history of the company. The pay-TV operator has 3.3 million subscribers but had stalled under the debts of its previous owner Çukurova Group. Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bein Media Group said, “Our expansion into Turkey is an essential next step for Bein Media Group. Digiturk … [Read more...] about Bein Media acquires Digiturk
beIN SPORTS HD on StarHub TV
Singapore– StarHub TV customers can look forward to even more world class football with the launch of beIN SPORTS HD. Featuring live coverage of La Liga, Ligue 1, Coupe de la Ligue and Trophée des Champions matches in high definition, the channel will be available on StarHub TV Channel 213 and StarHub Go. To give sports fans a taste of the channel, a free preview will be available for all StarHub TV customers with HD set-top boxes. … [Read more...] about beIN SPORTS HD on StarHub TV