Singapore - StarHub will add Playhouse Disney channel to the StarHub Digital Cable's Kids Basic Group from May 1, 2008, to be available at no extra charge to customers using the Hubstation, digital or HD set-top box. Prior to May 2008, Playhouse Disney was offered as an add-on channel to customers at S$4.28 (US$3.15) per month upon subscription to a minimum of three Basic Groups from StarHub Digital Cable's subscription plan. Playhouse Disney joins Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon … [Read more...] about StarHub adds Playhouse Disney to Kids Basic Group
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J:COM announces organizational changes
Tokyo - Japanese MSO, Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), has announced changes to its organization effective May 1, 2008. Organizational changes include the transfer of the AIT Division from the Corporate Planning & Strategy Unit to the Group Strategy Unit, and the resulting organization being formally renamed as the Business Strategy Unit; as well as the transfer of the Corporate Strategy Department to the Corporate Planning & Strategy Division under the Corporate Planning & Strategy … [Read more...] about J:COM announces organizational changes
National Geographic Channel celebrates decade in Asia
Singapore - National Geographic Channel (NGC) is marking its 10th anniversary in Asia with a regional marketing campaign that includes an inaugural online poll for 30 of the channel's most popular programming from April 30-May 20, 2008. Open to viewers from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, a special video portal has been created at www.ngcasia.com/top30 to offer 50 video clips of the highest-rated NGC documentaries. Grouped in 6 sub-genres, the 30 … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channel celebrates decade in Asia
MTV Networks Asia spearheads push for integrated strategy
Singapore/Hong Kong - MTV Networks Asia is revitalizing its creative vision and business model, content and work practices across six key markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and China, for a new integrated strategy. Asia is the first region for the initiative to roll out, with the plans slated to go international to enhance content and branding across all territories. The new initiative is expected to enable MTV Asia to leverage its competitive advantages … [Read more...] about MTV Networks Asia spearheads push for integrated strategy
MTV China 24-hour Channel to land exclusively in Beijing Olympic Village
Beijing/Hong Kong/Singapore - MTV Networks China has won exclusive landing rights into the Beijing Olympic Village during the Olympics being held August 8-24, 2008. Approved by the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG), MTV China 24-hour Channel will air from June 24, 2008 over the private Olympic cable TV network to all Olympics-related competition venues and hotels. Headlining the MTV China 24-hour Channel will be MTV Burr and 100 MTV Ways To Rock The Olympic Games … [Read more...] about MTV China 24-hour Channel to land exclusively in Beijing Olympic Village
BBC Global Channels revs into Top Gear with 360-degree campaign
Singapore - BBC Global Channels Asia-Pacific embarked on a 360-degree media campaign to celebrate the April 6, 2008 premiere of the new season of Top Gear (series 10) exclusively on BBC Knowledge on SingTel's mio TV IPTV service. Top Gear is estimated to be watched by over 150 million households in more than 100 countries, with series 10 and future series of the motoring magazine show to be available first and exclusively on BBC Knowledge in Singapore. The media campaign includes BBC Global … [Read more...] about BBC Global Channels revs into Top Gear with 360-degree campaign