The deal was completed in New Delhi, following a meeting between the CEOs of both companies. The agreement will help build cultural ties between Korea and India. As part of the deal, both stations will make their global channels available via satellite in Korea and India by 2014. In addition, a documentary produced by Arirang was aired on Doordarshan throughout India. The programme aims to explain the vision of a 'creative economy' which Korea's President Park Geun-hye has … [Read more...] about Arirang TV signs MOU with Doordarshan
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Encompass Asia launches 100th channel from Singapore facility
Singapore – Encompass Digital Media Asia has reached a major broadcast milestone with the origination and transmission of 100 channels from its Singapore facility. The company’s mission-critical media services provides broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government agencies with customised solutions for the management and distribution of content globally. “With digital TV subscriptions in Asia to grow quickly over the next few years, we are delighted to reach this … [Read more...] about Encompass Asia launches 100th channel from Singapore facility
NHNZ increases production
Natural History New Zealand (NHNZ) is beefing up its production slate, introducing 30 hours of programming into its business portfolio over the last month. Managing Director Michael Stedman said the expanded slate reflects the changes the company has put into its development unit in the last six months, which has since seen the company’s production slate increase by 50 per cent. NHNZ’s new projects include a commissioned 10 part series, a series pilot for National Geographic … [Read more...] about NHNZ increases production
IPTV Landscape integrates ads
The Landscape Channel announced it will make 90 seconds per hour of programming available to IPTV and cable operators, to allow integration with the new developing IPTV advertising insertion systems. Local adverts will overlay the Music Profile spots developed with a view to promoting music artists and record labels in available airtime. Nick Austin, Chairman of Landscape says, "A whole host of new technology companies are developing systems to place adverts directly into IPTV channels based … [Read more...] about IPTV Landscape integrates ads