Hong Kong – Asia Pacific’s exploding pay-TV market, piracy and the challenges of regulations took the spotlight on the first day of the CASBAA Convention 2013, entitled Change is ON THE AIR. Starring global and Asian industry leaders, regulators, media personalities and technologists, the conference discussed key opportunities and concerns that are shaping the media and broadcasting industry. “This year’s Convention celebrates change in all its many forms in the … [Read more...] about DTT growth and piracy ignite insightful discussions at CASBAA 2013
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CASBAA elects Todd Miller and William Wade to Board of Directors
Hong Kong – CASBAA, the Asia Pacific multichannel TV association, has announced the election of Todd Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Celestial Tiger Entertainment and William Wade, President and CEO, AsiaSat to the Board of Directors. Re-elected for additional terms on the Board were Janice Lee, Managing Director, TV and New Media, PCCW Ltd. and Mark Patterson, CEO Asia Pacific, GroupM. Miller and Wade will replace retiring members Robert Gilby, SVP & MD, Disney-ABC International … [Read more...] about CASBAA elects Todd Miller and William Wade to Board of Directors
CASBAA: Cartoon Network launches first-of-a-kind app in Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network's innovative mobile app for children taps into the new era of content consumption patterns by allowing kids to watch content and play games at the same time on their iPads. Free to download, CN Watch and Play is currently available in English and only through the App Store for iPads (Generation 2 and above), with an Android version also in development. With a simple rotation of the iPad, kids can switch between watching content and playing games. … [Read more...] about CASBAA: Cartoon Network launches first-of-a-kind app in Asia Pacific
Sundance Channel and WE tv expand across Asia and Latin America
New York – AMC/ Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced a slew of new worldwide launches for Sundance Channel and WE tv. Bruce Tuchman, President of AMC/ Sundance Channel Global, made the announcements ahead of the company’s participation at CASBAA.In Korea, Sundance Channel has been launched on leading IPTV provider LG Korea as a 24-hour linear high definition network. The network is already carried in the region on Skylife, and Olleh … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel and WE tv expand across Asia and Latin America
CASBAA welcomes new members
Hong Kong – CASBAA, Asia-Pacific's association for multichannel TV, welcomed two new Corporate Members, Arris and RTL Media Group to its roster during the second half of 2013, with Scripps Networks upgrading its status to Patron member. "Arris, RTL Media Group and Scripps Networks represent two important sectors within the multichannel TV industry – technology and content," said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. "Their participation in the Association will only further … [Read more...] about CASBAA welcomes new members
CASBAA Convention 2013 announces speakers and sessions
Hong Kong - With a little more than a month until the CASBAA Convention 2013, the Association has announced a stellar roster of speakers who will be taking part in a variety of panel discussions during the event. Taking place from October 21-24, 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, the 20th edition of the convention will celebrate the continually evolving broadcasting industry with the theme Change is ON THE AIR. “We are excited about the … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2013 announces speakers and sessions
