THE investment in infrastructure has included placement of additional submarine cables due to increased traffic through the international telecom network. With new infrastructure in place, in 2006 the national government granted cable TV service providers permission to launch broadband internet services. Hanoi TV and Broadcast Service and Saigontourist Cable TV were soon followed by Vietnam Cable TV Technology Centre (VCTV) and HCM City TV. But the expansion has not been without its problems. TV … [Read more...] about Vietnam focus
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The battle for the sexes
the region’s broadcasters continue to focus on building a diverse portfolio to target wider audiences. For the viewer, more channels means more choice, and no longer does the television schedule have to be ‘one size fits all’. With the introduction of TIVO/PVRS, viewers have the option to watch what interests them all day every day, rather than being dictated to by schedulers. According to Andrew Carter, national tactical planning director, MindShare China, for all television … [Read more...] about The battle for the sexes
Keeping news new in a 2.0 world
it’s been one hell of a spell for the world’s news gatherers; in the midst of covering the countdown to the US Presidential Elections – a race being played out in a more public arena than ever before – the economic crisis finally hit home. It’s not as if no-one saw it coming, over a year ago MEASAT chief operating officer Paul Brown-Kenyon contributed an article to Television Asia Plus considering the potential impact of the sub-prime lending debacle upon the … [Read more...] about Keeping news new in a 2.0 world
NBC Universal Global Networks debut channels into Thailand; expands channel offerings in Indonesia
Singapore - NBC Universal Global Networks has officially launched SCI FI, Universal Channel and KidsCo (a joint venture with Cookie Jar Entertainment and Nelvana) into Thailand. Announcement was made by Raymund Miranda, managing director, NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific. Both SCI FI and Universal Channel will be subtitled in Thai. All three channels will be distributed by Triple T Network Company Ltd headed by its chairman Tutchai Eddie Sirisumpan. The partnership comes as Triple T … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks debut channels into Thailand; expands channel offerings in Indonesia
Sky Channel selects MEASAT-3 to expand distribution network
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT and Sky Channel (Australia) announced an agreement for Sky Channel to use the MEASAT-3 satellite to broadcast more than 57,000 races a year to home viewers and outlets across Australia and the rest of the thoroughbred racing world. "MEASAT is honored to be selected by Sky Channel for the distribution of its horse racing content," said Terry Bleakley, MEASAT vice president - commercial operations. "In addition to supporting existing subscribers, the extensive MEASAT-3's … [Read more...] about Sky Channel selects MEASAT-3 to expand distribution network
Granada International Australia and TVNZ renew output deal
Cannes - New Zealand's public broadcaster TVNZ and Granada International Australia, part of ITV Global Entertainment, the company which combines the recently merged Granada International and Granada Ventures businesses, have renewed the output deal between the two companies. The multi-genre, multi-year agreement will see the UK's longest running soap Coronation Street remain on TVNZ's flagship channel TV ONE. Brokered by Augustus Dulgaro, SVP Sales Australia, New Zealand and Japan at Granada … [Read more...] about Granada International Australia and TVNZ renew output deal
