Terry Bleakley, Vice President, Commercial Operations, MEASAT Satellite Systems There is a lot more HD content out there than say 12 months ago. New channels such as Li TV and The Food Network, which do not have the legacy of an SD installed base to navigate, have chosen to launch their channels in HD as a differentiator and a key component of their go to market strategy – something we did not see in 2008. In addition, all of the leading tier one pay-TV networks in Asia, such as National … [Read more...] about Tech perspectives: HDTV
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truTV – Not reality. Actuality.
Why the decision to launch truTV in Asia? truTV is a rapidly growing network in the US for Turner Broadcasting and we felt this content could internationally cross borders appeal to Asian audiences here. There isn’t anything like the truTV proposition in this part of the world and given its compelling line up of real-life shows, we feel it will fascinate audiences in various markets across Asia as it has done in the US and Latin America. How has the channel been tailored for Asia (how will … [Read more...] about truTV – Not reality. Actuality.
Mind your own business
With the merger of FOX International Channels with many of STAR’s channels in Asia, FOX executives now boast business cards covered in channel logos encompassing multiple genres across factual entertainment, GE, music, movies and news. Cross-promotion opportunities abound and Fox One Stop Media has been established to offer ad sales solutions at local, regional and global level. Meanwhile Stateside, as the merger of Comcast and NBC awaits regulatory approval, President and CEO of the … [Read more...] about Mind your own business
Dorothy Crompton named Senior Vice President of International Sales at Eyeworks Distribution
Amsterdam/Los Angeles - Dorothy Crompton has joined Eyeworks Distribution as senior vice president of international sales, announced Reinout Oerlemans, CEO of Eyeworks. Crompton joins Eyeworks Distribution as an executive of the company with a proven track record in licensing programming to television networks around the world. Crompton will be based in Los Angeles, working with Ross Weintraub (MD Distribution & COO EW USA/3 Ball Productions), Jeff Goldman (Director of Business Development) and … [Read more...] about Dorothy Crompton named Senior Vice President of International Sales at Eyeworks Distribution
Chunghwa Telecom to extend presence in mainland China
Taipei - Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. will open a branch in mainland China this year to offer content-application services, according to chairman S.J. Lu, reports CENS.com. The report added that the project will be finalized by June. The pledge is linked to Lu`s statement made early this year that the company had planned to offer distribution channel and value-added services in the mainland. The telecom firm moved to launch investments in mainland China immediately after Taiwan government … [Read more...] about Chunghwa Telecom to extend presence in mainland China
Fremantlemedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia
FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) announced the appointment of Haryaty Abdul Rahman to the newly-created post of director of sales, Asia. Rahman will be based in Singapore and report to Ganesh Rajaram, senior vice president, international distribution and home entertainment, Asia. Rahman joins the company immediately and will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the distribution and home entertainment businesses in select markets in Asia. Prior to FME, Rahman was senior manager with … [Read more...] about Fremantlemedia Enterprises appoints Director of Sales, Asia