Inmarsat, a provider of global satellite communications services, has announced the appointment of Navin Kapila as its Managing Director for India. Kapila brings many years of highly relevant experience to his new position at Inmarsat. This includes his role as a senior official within the Indian Government’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and senior executive posts with ICO Global, a global telecommunications company. Kapila currently serves as a non-executive Board … [Read more...] about Inmarsat appoints Managing Director for India
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Channel NewsAsia relaunches
Managing Director of Channel NewsAsia, Ms Debra Soon, sounding the gong at the relaunch event. Singapore – Regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, is greeting the new year with live news 24/7, a new look and new programmes to help viewers better “Understand Asia”, the channel's raison d'etre and new tagline. The expansion plan encompasses significant changes to its programming line-up, and investments in new bureaus and facilities across Asia. This enables the … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia relaunches
Indonesia prescribed a dose of “The Dr. Oz Show”
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has sold the format of its multi-topic magazine talk show, The Dr. Oz Show, to TRANS TV in Indonesia. TRANS TV will produce the local version of the talk show, which will consist of at least 60 episodes to air daily during daytime. The show is slated to launch in early-2013. “The sale of The Dr. Oz Show format to TRANS TV reaffirms that there is a growing potential and appeal in Asia-Pacific for U.S. talk shows with universal … [Read more...] about Indonesia prescribed a dose of “The Dr. Oz Show”
HBO Asia and Eros International to launch two premium TV channels in India
Singapore – HBO Asia and Eros International has made a joint to launch two new premium advertising-free movie channels, HBO DEFINED and HBO HITS, in India. This alliance will provide for the development of both HBO’s existing formats for India as well as the creation of original content for the Indian television market and international distribution. “I’m very excited about building the Eros brand in Premium Pay Television, particularly with an industry leader such … [Read more...] about HBO Asia and Eros International to launch two premium TV channels in India
India’s nexGTv launches English music channel “nexGTv Music”
NexGTv, India's premier mobile TV service, has launched English music channel, nexGTv Music, which features over 300 popular English songs and counting. This new channel, along with over 100 live channels, 100 short movies and 1000 full length movies, will further enhance user experience. G. D. Singh, Director of DigiVive, said: “We are very enthusiastic with this launch and this is for the first time that a mobile TV has launched its own channel. Our constant endeavor is to offer an … [Read more...] about India’s nexGTv launches English music channel “nexGTv Music”
ATF 2012: ABC Commercial to launch The Flying Winemaker
ABC Commercial has acquired worldwide distribution rights to the lifestyle series The Flying Winemaker (13 x 30’ HD) launching at ATF next month. The series stars Eddie McDougall – the passionate and renowned owner of The Flying Winemaker boutique wine gallery in Hong Kong – who is on a mission to revolutionise the way people consume and enjoy Asian food and wine. The series follows Eddie pairing Asian cuisine with wines that are being produced internationally and in the wine … [Read more...] about ATF 2012: ABC Commercial to launch The Flying Winemaker
