Kuala Lumpur – ESPN STAR Sports will organize the second edition of KL World 5’s, an international futsal tournament where 10 of the world’s top teams compete for a prize of US$150,000 at Malaysia’s first indoor stadium, Stadium Negara, from Jan. 29 – Feb. 3 2008. The competition will also air across Asia on STAR Sports with over 100 hours of coverage, comprising 30 telecast hours, including 20 hours of live programming. Played like soccer but by 5-man teams, KL … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports and Malaysia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports to stage KL World 5’s
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New channels and more mobile expected from ESPN STAR Sports
Singapore – New channels dedicated to individual sports, and digital media are just two of ESPN STAR Sport’s (ESS) goals for the coming year. Managing Director Manu Sawhney declines to say which other sports-specific channels are on the horizon but points to the success of STAR Cricket, which launched June 2007 in India. STAR Cricket and sibling channel ESPN garnered a combined channel share of 47.2% during the India versus Pakistan Twenty20 match on Sept. 14. ESPN aired the ICC … [Read more...] about New channels and more mobile expected from ESPN STAR Sports
ESS’ Tiger Football Up Close and First Edition Presented by Profitable Plots return for new season
Singapore – ESPN STAR Sports’ new seasons of Tiger Football Up Close and First Edition Presented by Profitable Plots debuted on Nov. 23, again hosted by John Dykes. Tiger Football Up Close features English Premier League (EPL) personalities with an inside look at their careers and personal lives. The show airs every Monday on ESPN at 2100 hrs (HK) and will run for eleven weeks. First Edition Presented by Profitable Plots is a weekly focus on media reports on the football scene as … [Read more...] about ESS’ Tiger Football Up Close and First Edition Presented by Profitable Plots return for new season
Red Bee Media sets up Singapore office
Singapore: Red Bee Media has opened an office in Singapore following the launch of offices in France, China and Australia earlier this year. Headed by Petri Nikula, newly appointed VP Business Development, Southeast Asia, Red Bee Media’s Singapore office will initially offer interactive design, media management, branding, promotions and editorial services. Pam Masters, CEO, Red Bee Media, said the office will act as a digital media hub to serve Asia Pacific markets, linked to offices in … [Read more...] about Red Bee Media sets up Singapore office
Red Bee Media sets up Singapore office
Singapore – Pursuing an international expansion plan, Red Bee Media has opened an office in Singapore following the launch of new offices in France, China and Australia earlier this year. Headed by Petri Nikula, newly appointed VP Business Development, South East Asia, Red Bee Media’s Singapore office will initially offer interactive design, media management, branding, promotions and editorial services. Nikula brings over 12 years of media and marketing experience from Asia, the … [Read more...] about Red Bee Media sets up Singapore office
Singapore mobile TV trial TV2GO brings Bloomberg TV on board
Singapore-based DVB-H mobile TV trial TV2GO, run by PGK Media, has added Bloomberg Television to its current trial offerings. Starting in November, the channel will be broadcast live on the latest mobile TV phones including Nokia’s N92 and N77, as well as Samsung’s P930 and F510. Bloomberg TV adds to TV2GO live channels in the genres of news, sport and entertainment including CNBC Asia Pacific, ESPN STAR Sports and Kamera's WOW!TV. TV2GO also supports various real-time interactive TV … [Read more...] about Singapore mobile TV trial TV2GO brings Bloomberg TV on board