Globo is opening the signal of its international channels in Latin America, the United States, Japan, and Portugal (Globo Premium) during the biggest street festival of Brazil. In addition to watching the programming of Globo’s international channel totally free of charge, fans of Brazilian culture can also watch the Carnival parades. The free preview is an agreement between the Brazilian channel and DirecTV, Claro TV Paraguay, and GTD (Chile), in Latin America, Verizon, with exclusivity … [Read more...] about Globo offers free telecast of Carnival 2014
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Global pay-TV subscribers to surpass 1.1 billion in 2019
Singapore – Worldwide pay-TV market reached 903.3 million subscribers in 2013, generating $249.8 billion in service revenue. IPTV operators enjoyed significant growth (18.5% YoY) in 2013 to 92 million subscribers with a total of $37.2 billion in service revenue. “Increasing FTTH subscriber base and bundled subscriber base of telcos are boosting the IPTV market. ABI Research forecasts that the IPTV subscriber base will grow to 161 million subscribers in 2019 accounting for … [Read more...] about Global pay-TV subscribers to surpass 1.1 billion in 2019
Scripps Networks Interactive names Managing Director for Asia Pacific
Knoxville, Tennessee – Derek Chang, who has made his mark in the satellite and cable television industry as one of the leading strategy and development executives, has been named Managing Director of Asia Pacific operations for Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. Chang, who commences his role in April and based in Singapore, will report to President of International for Scripps Networks Interactive, Jim Samples. Chang will be responsible for designing and executing growth strategies in the … [Read more...] about Scripps Networks Interactive names Managing Director for Asia Pacific
Entertainment One’s President & CEO Darren Throop to keynote at MIPTV
Paris – MIPTV has announced that Entertainment One’s (eOne) President & CEO, Darren Throop, will give a keynote address on April 8, as part of MIPTV’s Media Mastermind keynotes series. Organised by Reed MIDEM, MIPTV will take place in Cannes from April 8-11, 2013. Following eOne’s recent acquisition of Alliance Entertainment, Throop will discuss the future of his group’s expanding multi-territory and multi-platform business, and express his vision of actively … [Read more...] about Entertainment One’s President & CEO Darren Throop to keynote at MIPTV
Venevision and DIRECTV to air “Miss Venezuela” across Latin America
Caracas, Venezuela – Venevision, part of the Cisneros Group of Companies and DIRECTV Latin America, has signed a deal to present one of the world’s most recognised beauty pageants, “Miss Venezuela”, throughout Latin America for a second time. The pageant, which has produced six beauty queens who have gone on to be crowned “Miss Universe,” will be broadcast LIVE in HD to all of DIRECTV’s territories in Latin America, exclusively for DIRECTV’s … [Read more...] about Venevision and DIRECTV to air “Miss Venezuela” across Latin America
No go for Hulu
Hulu, the US catch-up TV portal is no longer up for sale. In a joint statement from its owners News Corp., Providence Equity Partners, The Walt Disney Company and the Hulu senior management team, the company said the sale process had been terminated. “Our focus now rests solely on ensuring that our efforts as owners contribute in a meaningful way to the exciting future that lies ahead for Hulu.” The partners said they looked forward to working together towards greater success. … [Read more...] about No go for Hulu