SBS has appointed Laura J Glassman as the new Head of Programming for Subscription TV. In this role Glassman will oversee all programming and scheduling for Foxtel’s arts and entertainment channel STUDIO, and international film channel World Movies. US-born Glassman is now based in Sydney, and reports to SBS STV General Manager Chris Keely. Glassman will also work with newly appointed Head of Arts and Production Margaret Murphy, developing original content for STUDIO through Foxtel’s … [Read more...] about SBS names Laura Glassman as Head of Programming
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Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia
Sydney, Australia – Accedo, the enabler of Smart TV and IPTV solutions, has helped FOXTEL launch their first connected TV application in Australia by designing and developing the FOXTEL on Internet TV application for Samsung’s Smart TV platform. FOXTEL on Internet TV will allow its users to enjoy FOXTEL without the need for installation, lock-in contract or FOXTEL set-top box. The application offers Australian viewers direct access to a selection of 30 live FOXTEL channels, including … [Read more...] about Accedo helps launch FOXTEL on Samsung Smart TVs in Australia
CASBAA Convention provides 18 Reasons to attend
Hong Kong – From its beginning in 1991 representing a barebones cable industry, CASBAA has emerged as the primary voice for a sector reaching 420 million connections under a footprint of 18 markets – Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. This year, the CASBAA Convention 2012, themed “18 Reasons Why”, will take place from … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention provides 18 Reasons to attend
Al Jazeera English expands in Australia with Foxtel launch
Sydney, Australia – Al Jazeera English, the multi-award winning news and current affairs channel, has announced its launch on Australia’s leading Pay-TV platform, Foxtel, with the channel now available to Foxtel viewers. Al Jazeera English’s launch on Foxtel will enable the channel to reach an additional 1.6 million Australian households, taking its total reach across the country to over 2.3 million households. Globally, Al Jazeera English is available in over 260 million … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera English expands in Australia with Foxtel launch
News Corp to buy Consolidated Media Holdings
Sydney - Consolidated Media Holdings Limited (CMH) has announced that it has received a conditional and nonâ€binding proposal from News Limited (News) to acquire CMH at a price of US $3.50 cash per share by way of a scheme of arrangement on a CMH board – recommended basis (the Proposal). If the acquisition goes through, the Rupert Murdoch-owned News Corp will own 50% of Foxtel, Australia’s largest Pay-TV business. The proposal is subject to a number of conditions. These … [Read more...] about News Corp to buy Consolidated Media Holdings
Australia’s FOXTEL expands Pilat Media installation with IBMS rights
London – Australian pay television provider FOXTEL is expanding its deployment of Pilat Media Global plc’s Integrated Broadcast Management System (IBMS) with the addition of IBMS Rights. Available either as a standalone solution or as an addition to IBMS-managed environments, IBMS Rights delivers centralised rights management for all types of broadcasting operations and platforms. With IBMS Rights, media operations can manage contracts and licensed rights for all content to be … [Read more...] about Australia’s FOXTEL expands Pilat Media installation with IBMS rights
