Hong Kong and London – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), Asia’s satellite operator, and C Music Entertainment Limited in London, England have signed an agreement to launch C Music TV HD across Asia on AsiaSat 5 at 100.5°E from 1 November. This deal makes the multiple award-winning classical and film music-video channel available in South East Asia, Australasia and India for the first time. The addition of C Music TV HD will notably broaden the range of … [Read more...] about C Music TV HD launching at CASBAA Convention 2014
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CASBAA partners with SNL Kagan at webinar
Hong Kong – CASBAA and SNL Kagan conducted an informative webinar detailing how upstart OTT providers are taking on traditional multichannel providers in the fight for Asia Pacific's video customers. “CASBAA is excited to have this opportunity to partner with SNL Kagan to help provide essential information to our members about the expanding TV Everywhere and OTT streams in the broadcast industry,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “Their expertise, in-depth … [Read more...] about CASBAA partners with SNL Kagan at webinar
CASBAA Singapore appoints Vice President
Hong Kong – CASBAA has announced the appointment of Mark Lay to the newly created position of Vice-President, CASBAA Singapore. Mark Lay “We are excited to welcome Mark to the CASBAA family and to represent the Association in Singapore,” said CASBAA CEO Christopher Slaughter. “His thorough knowledge and understanding of Asia’s multichannel TV industry and successful track record in senior management will help CASBAA build its membership base and shape its future … [Read more...] about CASBAA Singapore appoints Vice President
India takes action against online piracy
Hong Kong – CASBAA, the Asian association of the pay-TV industry, lauded Indian police action in busting up a ring of streaming-TV pirates and arresting four conspirators in Hyderabad. The activities of the ring were aimed at diverting the signals of Indian pay-TV broadcasters onto the internet, and retransmitting their signals globally to hundreds of thousands of viewers who paid for a “Jadoo TV” streaming media box. “Congratulations and kudos to the Hyderabad … [Read more...] about India takes action against online piracy
CASBAA Convention 2014 to explore “Beyond the Box”
Hong Kong – CASBAA’s highly anticipated annual multichannel TV industry convention will take place from October 27-30 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong. A popular stop on the Asia Pacific broadcasting calendar, this year’s event will explore the theme “Beyond the Box”. Reflecting the evolution of the television industry, this year’s CASBAA Convention theme looks at what the future holds for broadcasting – while never losing sight of the core business of … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2014 to explore “Beyond the Box”
Hong Kong Customs conducts black box raid
Hong Kong – Hong Kong Customs’ successful raids on suppliers of a pirate TV box service should serve as a warning to all potential consumers of unauthorised TV services, said Asia’s pay-TV association, CASBAA. “Buying a dodgy TV box is a bad deal for consumers,” said CASBAA’s Chief Policy Officer John Medeiros. “The content is being illegally supplied and the signal is subject to interruption at any time.” Frequently, artful sales … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Customs conducts black box raid
