Cannes- VOOM HD Networks has inked a carriage deal with Orbit Communications Company Ltd's pay-TV satellite platform in the Middle East and North Africa, to launch its VOOM HD channel in the Middle East in April. As the region's first HD channel, VOOM HD will be available to viewers in the Middle East, North African region and exclusively in the GCC (Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf). The agreement was brokered by international broadcaster and distributor of thematic channels … [Read more...] about VOOM HD launches in Middle East as region’s first HD channel
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Zonemedia establishes Zone 360 to offer new media content
Cannes- Thematic broadcaster Zonemedia will launch a new media division, Zone 360, to offer business solutions across multiple platforms. The new division will create and provide content with distribution spanning conventional TV, IPTV, interactive TV, PC and mobile platforms. Content creation, advertising and sponsorship partnerships, public relations and marketing will be integral functions of the division. Also coming under Zone 360's wing is the Zone Mobile business unit which was … [Read more...] about Zonemedia establishes Zone 360 to offer new media content
Hurray! for Beijing TV Media
Beijing-- Chinese mobile music distributor Hurray! has signed an exclusive agreement with Beijing TV Media to create interactive services for the broadcaster's channels and TV programs. Beijing TV is one of the top five TV networks in China, operating one national channel and twelve local channels, reaching 250 million viewers. QD Wang, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hurray!, said, "This event is a breakthrough for us in developing new distribution channels and gaining access to TV and … [Read more...] about Hurray! for Beijing TV Media
Singapore Pavilion to offer over 50 HD titles at MIPTV
Singapore- The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) is leading 21 companies at MIPTV 2007, featuring a record showcase of more than 50 Singapore-made HDTV and animation programmes. The Singapore contingent includes production houses Beach House Pictures, Big Communications, Cubix International, Lingan Mill, Media Freaks, Omens Studio, Peach Blossom, Pics Talk, Scrawl Studios, Sunrise Entertainment The Right Angle Media, Threesixzero Productions, Upside Down Concepts; as well as … [Read more...] about Singapore Pavilion to offer over 50 HD titles at MIPTV
Zonemedia establishes new media division Zone 360 to offer content across multiple platforms
Cannes- Thematic broadcaster Zonemedia will launch a new media division, Zone 360, to offer business solutions across multiple platforms. The new division will create and provide content with distribution spanning TV, IPTV, interactive TV, PC, and mobile platforms. Content creation, advertising and sponsorship partnerships, PR and marketing will be integral functions of the creative division. Also coming under Zone 360 is Zone Mobile which was responsible for made for mobile horror series … [Read more...] about Zonemedia establishes new media division Zone 360 to offer content across multiple platforms
KTV topper walks the plank
Tokyo- Soichiro Chigusa, President of Kansai Telecasting Corp. (KTV) has quit, taking the rap for the use of bogus scientific data in the broadcaster’s popular Sunday night quiz/variety show Hakkutsu Aruaru Daijiten II (Encyclopedia of Living II), which resulted in KTV’s expulsion from the National Association of Japanese Commercial Broadcasters (Minporen). He’s been succeeded by Masashi Kataoka, Executive Director of KTV. … [Read more...] about KTV topper walks the plank
