now TV and the Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) will launch Hong Kong's first ever local football channel, providing fans with extensive coverage of the Hong Kong First Division Football League and cup competitions. The channel will also feature the Hong Kong team in regional and international tournaments such as the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup. now SPORTS 4 (Ch. 634) will be the home for the local football channel from September 27, and will be available to Mega Sports Pack customers, on the … [Read more...] about Dedicated local football channel for Hong Kong
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Jiande Chen leaves SPT
Hong Kong — Sony Pictures Television announced that Jiande Chen, chief representative, vice president and general manager, distribution, China, will be leaving the company after 12 years of service. As the chief representative for SPT, Chen led sales and also spearheaded new business development efforts for the company in China. “Jiande has been an incredible asset and resource for the company and has been instrumental to SPT’s growth in China,” said Steve Mosko, president of … [Read more...] about Jiande Chen leaves SPT
Theme nights for primetime
Hong Kong – ITV Granada announced the launch of its primetime theme nights, due to start in September. Simon Li, Channel Manager of ITV Granada, said, “Our primetime theme nights let viewers know what to expect every night of the week – it’s an appointment to view television.” Theme nights include Crime Night Monday, Ladies Night, Action Packed Thursday and TGI Friday, featuring shows such as Four Weddings UK, Battlefield Detectives and Forty Something. … [Read more...] about Theme nights for primetime
Mobile devices more popular than ever
Hong Kong – Sales of mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets are at its highest as demand for greater mobility and more information on-the-go continues to grow. According to GfK, retail tracking of Hong Kong in the first six months of 2011 revealed sales of more than 1.7 million smart phones worth some USD 735 million — translating to a massive 68 per cent growth over the same period last year. In the first half of 2010, there were only 22 smart phone models using the Android OS, … [Read more...] about Mobile devices more popular than ever
CASBAA expands roster
Hong Kong – CASBAA announced that Google, along with Indonesian media platform Skynindo, and Australian telco and information services provider Telstra, have joined CASBAA as Corporate Members. Also newly signed to CASBAA’s corporate roster are Bollywood content provider, Hungama Digital Media; Australia-based satellite services provider, NewSat; and technology company, ALi Corporation of Taiwan. Additionally, long standing CASBAA member, Encompass Digital Media, has upgraded its … [Read more...] about CASBAA expands roster
Bloomberg flies high
Hong Kong — Bloomberg Television today announced that the new series, High Flyers, will join the network’s programming line-up in the Asia-Pacific region. Shot on location inside the Singapore Flyer, each episode features host Haslinda Amin interviewing members of Asia’s business elite from inside the observation wheel, discussing their achievements, challenges, passions and regional and global ambitions. The first episode featured an interview with Sandiaga Uno, co-founder of … [Read more...] about Bloomberg flies high
