Hong Kong – As India hurtles towards digitisation, the intricacies of broadcasting are becoming ever more apparent. The CASBAA India Forum 2013, taking place on March 7 in New Delhi, will bring into focus the disparate voices of various television industry stakeholders, who each have an interest in a thriving India. “India is undeniably a vast and complex market, but one that continues to provide unparalleled opportunities and potential to investors,” said Christopher … [Read more...] about CASBAA India Forum 2013 to focus on digital possibilities and dividends
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TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with SES’ Deepak Mathur
Deepak Mathur, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, SES Q: Would SAT-IP be considered a sort of OTT? Is there a possibility that it can bypass the pay-TV operators and operate on its own? A: If we would take a step back and look at OTT today, I think it contains three key elements. One is the notion of multi-screen TV which is being able to watch a subscription on multiple devices. The second is legal OTT, such as Hulu or Netflix. They are essentially an on-demand … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with SES’ Deepak Mathur
Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
London – Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013, Asia Pacific’s largest broadband and media event taking place from April 9-10, has relocated back to Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s leading operators PCCW and HKT are the event’s official Host Operator Partners. The event also has support from CSL, Pacnet and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau for Hong Kong. The conference and exhibition will highlight new developments in TV and broadband, bringing together the two … [Read more...] about Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
CASBAA launches online digital directory
(Olswang's Elle Todd and CASBAA's John Medeiros) Singapore – CASBAA and international media and technology law firm Olswang have launched Singapore's first online directory of digital content available from legitimate sources. The free access pilot directory allows users to search for content by genre, device or for content that is free. The directory was launched in conjunction with “Digital, Legal and Anywhere – TV in Singapore Today”, a new report showcasing the … [Read more...] about CASBAA launches online digital directory
New members join CASBAA
Hong Kong – Alexandre Muller, Managing Director of TV5MONDE Asia Pacific, has been elected to CASBAA’s Board of Directors (BoD) during the association’s Annual General Meeting at the conclusion of the CASBAA Convention 2012. Additionally, new Corporate Members were elected to the Council of Governors (CoG), including Ted McFarland, VP of Business Development, Global Communications Group, Orbital Sciences Corporation and Frank Rittman, VP of General Counsel & Deputy … [Read more...] about New members join CASBAA
CASBAA Convention 2012: Twiston Davies honoured with Chairman’s Award
Hong Kong– Simon Twiston Davies, CEO of CASBAA, has been awarded the Annual CASBAA Chairman’s Award during the final day of the CASBAA Convention 2012. He is set to step down from his current role on December 31, and will be succeeded by a new management team led by in-coming CEO Christopher Slaughter. "Under Twiston Davies's management, CASBAA has become a central industry voice for the multichannel TV industry across 18 Asia Pacific markets running from Japan to Pakistan, China to … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2012: Twiston Davies honoured with Chairman’s Award
