FRANCE 24 has concluded a series of new distribution agreements, allowing the channel to strengthen its worldwide distribution in Denmark, Burma, Singapore, Thailand and Australia. In Asia, the English version of FRANCE 24 has just launched on Burma’s new IPTV network Skynet (channel 45), allowing the channel to be available to 50,000 subscribers across the country. An agreement with Indonesia’s TelkomVision makes the French channel available 24/7 on the operator’s cable, … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 expands distribution in Asia, Europe and Oceania
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FRANCE 24 launches in Malaysia
FRANCE 24 has concluded a new distribution agreement in Asia, launching on HyppTV, a Telekom Malaysia IPTV offering. FRANCE 24, French version, is now available “à-la-carte” for 20 Ringgits per month (6.50 euros) and will be available on channel 128. During a press conference held this morning in Kuala Lumpur, Brice Bertrand, Asia-Pacific Distribution Director commented: “This agreement with Telekom Malaysia, the largest Internet provider in the country, is a … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 launches in Malaysia
FRANCE 24 covers French presidential election
The newly unified newsrooms of FRANCE 24, Monte Carlo Doualiya and RFI will bring viewers LIVE coverage of the French presidential election 2012 from every angle, broadcast across a variety of platforms: television, radio, multimedia. From 7pm to 11pm (Paris time) on April 22 and May 6, FRANCE 24 will broadcast special coverage of the two electoral rounds, allowing the international community to follow all the results, reactions and commentaries. On FRANCE 24, François Picard and Marc … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 covers French presidential election
Arnaud Verlhac joins euronews
Lyon, France – Arnaud Verlhac has joined international news channel euronews. Michael Peters, CEO of euronews, appointed Verlhac as Deputy Director of Worldwide Distribution, with the role of developing the channel’s international distribution across all broadcast platforms and in the out-of-home market. Besides strengthening the current contracts, Verlhac is also tasked with launching the channel in new markets, developing its footprint in the United States and Asia, and increasing … [Read more...] about Arnaud Verlhac joins euronews
New perspective on news
Singapore – International news channel France 24 launches on Singtel’s mio TV today. The round the clock network offers programmes in English (Channel 41) and French (Channel 40), providing a French perspective on world news as well as in-depth analysis on pressing issues. Brice Bertrand, Distribution Director Asia Pacific, tells TV ASIA Plus that Singapore is an important market and France 24 aims to achieve 5,000 subscriptions in the first year. He adds that that there are plans to … [Read more...] about New perspective on news
News crossing platforms
France 24 is launching a new application for connected television sets. The new application will enable users to watch the channel LIVE in its three language versions and also tune into its global on-demand programmes. Another major innovation is that this application will be “multi-screen” via mobile and tablets, among others. It is part of a wider multimedia strategy that enables users to create their own “basket” of programmes, regardless of the type of terminal and … [Read more...] about News crossing platforms