Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd has confirmed a deal with Viacom 18 Media Pvt. Ltd. for use of the MEASAT-3a satellite for the international distribution of Viacom 18’s channels across the Asian region. Viacom 18 is a 50/50 joint venture operation in India between Viacom Inc. and the Network 18 Group. The joint venture includes leading brands across television, film and digital media including MTV, NICK, VH1, COLORS and Viacom18 Motion Pictures. The MEASAT-3/3a … [Read more...] about Viacom and Measat team up
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Hindi channels COLORS and MTV India launch on mio TV
Singapore - mio TV customers can now tune in to COLORS (Channel 30), a Hindi general entertainment channel from India. Viewers can look forward to drama series, blockbuster Bollywood films, variety programmes and reality shows on one of the most-watched channels in India. Bollywood music lovers will enjoy the best tunes that Mumbai has to offer on MTV India (Channel 31). The channel also now features popular tunes and variety shows such as MTV Roadies on the station. All mio TV customers on Zee … [Read more...] about Hindi channels COLORS and MTV India launch on mio TV
Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Singapore/Hong Kong - Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI's portfolio of brands and businesses across the region, succeeding Amit Jain, the outgoing executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia, China and India. Announcement was made by MTVNI president Bob Bakish, to whom Suharjono will … [Read more...] about Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Singapore/Hong Kong – Indra Suharjono has been promoted to executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China, based in Singapore. Effective immediately, Suharjono will assume oversight of MTVNI’s portfolio of brands and businesses across the region, succeeding Amit Jain, the outgoing executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia, China and India. Announcement was made by MTVNI president Bob Bakish, to whom … [Read more...] about Jain exits, Suharjono steps up as EVP and MD MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Viacom 18’s Colors channel makes global debut on World On-Demand
Tokyo - The New Media Group K.K., parent of the World On-Demand IPTV platform, announced with Viacom 18, the launch of their latest channel - Colors onto the World On-Demand service. This carriage agreement represents the first ever global launch of a major entertainment channel on IPTV as customers across the globe will be able to preview COLORS for 1 week at no cost, courtesy Viacom 18 and World On-Demand. From October, World On-Demand members will be able to catch up on all of the latest from … [Read more...] about Viacom 18’s Colors channel makes global debut on World On-Demand
Asian media rallies for relief efforts
Hong Kong - In a joint effort to provide immediate aid to Sichuan’s earthquake survivors, STAR and FedEx Express airlifted 31 tonnes of necessities to Sichuan Province, China, on June 1 2008 . Sourced by STAR’s Greater China offices in Hong Kong, Taipei and Guangzhou, the relief supplies included tents, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, surgical masks, cup noodles and health drinks. FedEx Express provided full cargo transport and logistical support, congregating the supplies in Hong … [Read more...] about Asian media rallies for relief efforts