Mumbai − ZEE Europe, the largest South Asian Entertainment Network celebrated the completion of 20 years of Zee TV in Europe with a special gala, where it announced the launch of &TV, a brand new Entertainment Channel. Amidst huge fanfare and aplomb, the celebration was a special one, as it was attended by Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) and Rajesh Iyer, Business Head, &TV, both of whom flew in from India just for the occasion. This was … [Read more...] about ZEE, 20 years in Europe
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BoxTV introduces mobile payments for U.K. subscribers
India’s video streaming service BoxTV.com, which introduced mobile-enabled payment mode in India last October, has now launched mobile-enabled payments for its subscribers in the U.K. Starting immediately, customers of Virgin Mobile, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, 3 and O2 in the UK will be able to purchase BoxTV mobile packs online or through BoxTV's Android application, with the help of its mobile billing partner Fortumo. Speaking on the announcement, Pandurang … [Read more...] about BoxTV introduces mobile payments for U.K. subscribers
HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
Singapore – HBO Asia and Eros International Media Limited has announced the launch of HBO DEFINED and HBO HITS in India with two of the leading DTH operators, Dish TV and Airtel Digital TV. These carriage deals come shortly after the December 2012 announcement of the landmark strategic tie-up between HBO Asia and Eros to launch two new premium advertising-free movie channels in India. The channels are currently on air and will be available for a free preview in the initial phase of the … [Read more...] about HBO Asia and Eros launches advertising-free channels on DTH in India
StarHub TV enhances Hindi content offerings
Singapore – StarHub TV is bringing Bollywood fans a bona fide Bollywood movie experience right in the comfort of their own homes by launching SONY MAX (StarHub TV Channel 131), a hugely-popular Hindi channel from India that features the best of Bollywood movies and top-rated events, on 12 November 2012. The addition of SONY MAX brings the total number of Hindi channels on StarHub TV to nine. These include Channel [V] India, Star Plus, Star Gold, Colors, EROS Bollywood on Demand, Sony Ent … [Read more...] about StarHub TV enhances Hindi content offerings
BBC Worldwide and Viki Partner to bring global video advertising to new markets
Singapore – Viki, Inc., the global TV site powered by fans, has announced a video advertising partnership with BBC Worldwide. The partnership leverages the strong sales and operations team at BBC Advertising, BBC Worldwide's advertising sales business, to help Viki meet global interest and demand for video advertising opportunities in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Through the advertising partnership, Viki offers top brands visibility among coveted young Internet consumers through premium … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide and Viki Partner to bring global video advertising to new markets
Cable subscribers to get free Asian movies, music in celebration of APAHM
International Media Distribution (IMD) has announced that Comcast and Cox will provide select Asian movies, music and related content free of charge in celebration of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) throughout the month of May. Comcast and Cox will offer more than 11.5 hours of content to digital cable subscribers without a subscription during this time. Among the free content to be showcased are Bollywood Hits On Demand, which will be available in Hindi with English subtitles, … [Read more...] about Cable subscribers to get free Asian movies, music in celebration of APAHM
