Hong Kong - FORMATS ASIA 2013 will be moved to October 23, 2013, hosted by the CASBAA Convention. Organised by Lightning International, the region's platform for the formats industry will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.Topics will include the current trends in Asia for format owners and producers, broadcasters' requirements in China, India and across the region, a specific session on factual, factual entertainment and drama formats, and how Asian-inspired … [Read more...] about FORMATS ASIA 2013 to be held at the CASBAA Convention
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CASBAA welcomes seven new Corporate Members
Hong Kong – CASBAA welcomed seven new Corporate Members during the first half of 2013 with Alcatel-Lucent, Televisa, Haldanes, Media Partners Asia, Movideo, Smartcast and SpaceX joining the Asia-Pacific association for multichannel TV. “CASBAA’s newest Corporate Members highlight the diverse range of companies representing the value chain for multichannel TV in the region,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “From satellite, legal and information services … [Read more...] about CASBAA welcomes seven new Corporate Members
NTC issues guidelines on cable TV and internet signal theft
According to Interaksyon, the Philippines’ National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has issued a draft implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for a new law criminalising cable TV (CATV) and internet signal theft. Under the draft rules, any person or private entity is prohibited from intercepting or receiving any signal or service offered over a CATV or cable internet signal by tapping, making or causing to be made, any connection to an existing CATV or cable internet network … [Read more...] about NTC issues guidelines on cable TV and internet signal theft
CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2013 concludes
Singapore - CASBAA’s annual Satellite Industry Forum 2013, which took place in Singapore, explored issues including spectrum and market access, regulatory regimes and growth markets and future trends in the region, with keynotes and panel discussions among satellite experts and leaders representing all facets of the industry. “CASBAA’s Satellite Industry Forum continues to evolve and grow to meet the needs of the Asia Pacific market,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, … [Read more...] about CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2013 concludes
CASBAA Convention 2013 themed “Change is ON THE AIR”
Hong Kong – CASBAA Convention 2013 is set to take place from October 21-24, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. The 20th edition will celebrate the continually evolving broadcasting industry with the theme “Change is ON THE AIR”. Among the key differences to the convention is the expansion of actual conference sessions from two days to three days with more emphasis on discussion, networking and the exchange of information than in previous years. Plenary … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2013 themed “Change is ON THE AIR”
CASBAA: Vietnam’s pay-TV situation “vastly improved”
Hong Kong - A CASBAA spokesman says that following a period of confusion after new pay-TV regulations came into force on May 15, most international TV channels (including major global news channels) have been restored to all pay-TV platforms in Vietnam (subject to appropriate commercial contracts and operational arrangements). John Medeiros, CASBAA’s Chief Policy Officer, observed that “after the initial period of confusion, the Vietnamese government made clear that it did … [Read more...] about CASBAA: Vietnam’s pay-TV situation “vastly improved”