Singapore – National Geographic Channel Asia has partnered with DHL to showcase photographer Jeff Hutchens’ exclusive exhibition titled, ‘Be Inspired – Igniting The Special Olympics Spirit’ in Singapore, New Delhi and Shanghai in celebration and support of the Special Olympics. Previously, DHL partnered the Special Olympics to bring the Special Olympics’ ‘Flame of Hope’ torch from Athens across Cairo, London, Washington D.C., Seoul, Tokyo, Sydney … [Read more...] about NGC Asia and DHL to ignite the Special Olympics spirit
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GlobeCast’s production and transmission services from Cannes Film Festival
Paris – Content management and delivery company GlobeCast, subsidiary of France Telecom, is providing production and transmission services via satellite and fibre at the Cannes Film Festival from May 14-25, 2008. Throughout the festival, GlobeCast will offer stand up and live positions, playout and satellite as well as fibre contribution internationally. It is also offering an SNG vehicle near the artistes’ entrance at the Palais des Festivals for delivery of live or taped footage. … [Read more...] about GlobeCast’s production and transmission services from Cannes Film Festival
Regional telcos to bring Apple’s iPhone into Asia
Singapore – SingTel, Bharti Airtel, Globe and Optus have signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Singapore, India, the Philippines and Australia respectively, later this year. Further information on the availability will be released at a later date. The iPhone is an Internet-enabled multimedia mobile handset with a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons. Its functions include camera phone, portable media player, text messaging and video voicemail, as well as … [Read more...] about Regional telcos to bring Apple’s iPhone into Asia
Burman appointed new MD of Al Jazeera English
Doha - The Al Jazeera Network today announced that it has appointed Tony Burman as the new managing director for the Al Jazeera English channel. Predecessor Nigel Parsons assumes the position of managing director of business acquisition & development. Burman’s appointment comes as the relatively new channel embarks on the next stage of its development with expansion of programming, bureaux, audience reach and investigative journalism. An experienced journalist and broadcast executive, … [Read more...] about Burman appointed new MD of Al Jazeera English
Irusta joins NBCU as SVP, programming & acquisitions, global networks
London – Martin Irusta has been appointed to the newly created role of senior vice president, programming & acquisitions, global networks, NBC Universal (NBCU). Reporting to Roma Khanna, president, global networks & digital initiatives, NBCU, Irusta is based in London to support NBCU global networks’ strategy of launching and managing local pay-TV channels worldwide. As part of the senior management team, Irusta will work directly with channel managing directors and local programming … [Read more...] about Irusta joins NBCU as SVP, programming & acquisitions, global networks
STAR India names Mohit Anand head of Channel [V]
STAR India has appointed Mohit Anand as the head of Channel [V], to be responsible for leading the youth music and entertainment channel to be the ‘choice of the youth’ in India. He replaces Amar K. Deb who has left Channel [V] to start his own Internet venture. Prior to joining Channel [V], Mohit Anand was country manager of Microsoft’s entertainment and devices division where he managed Microsoft’s retail, media and entertainment partner relationships in India. He was … [Read more...] about STAR India names Mohit Anand head of Channel [V]