Hong Kong – CASBAA, the Asia-Pacific Association of the pay-TV industry, has urged the Hong Kong legislature to end a decade of delay and pass amendments to Hong Kong’s copyright law to give content creators and owners the right – at least in theory – to authorise electronic dissemination of their content. At the same time, the Association – with membership including “globally-renowned broadcasters and news organisations with a strong vested interest in … [Read more...] about CASBAA urges swift uptake of HK Copyright amendments
John Medeiros
India takes action against online piracy
Hong Kong – CASBAA, the Asian association of the pay-TV industry, lauded Indian police action in busting up a ring of streaming-TV pirates and arresting four conspirators in Hyderabad. The activities of the ring were aimed at diverting the signals of Indian pay-TV broadcasters onto the internet, and retransmitting their signals globally to hundreds of thousands of viewers who paid for a “Jadoo TV” streaming media box. “Congratulations and kudos to the Hyderabad … [Read more...] about India takes action against online piracy
Hong Kong Customs conducts black box raid
Hong Kong – Hong Kong Customs’ successful raids on suppliers of a pirate TV box service should serve as a warning to all potential consumers of unauthorised TV services, said Asia’s pay-TV association, CASBAA. “Buying a dodgy TV box is a bad deal for consumers,” said CASBAA’s Chief Policy Officer John Medeiros. “The content is being illegally supplied and the signal is subject to interruption at any time.” Frequently, artful sales … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Customs conducts black box raid
CASBAA and Olswang unveil Australian media platform report
Hong Kong – During the CASBAA OTT Summit 2014 held in Singapore on March 25, CASBAA and international media and technology law firm Olswang unveiled “Digital, Legal and Anywhere – Innovation in Australian TV”, a new report showcasing the varied and abundant audio-visual content available through non-traditional media platforms and delivery mechanisms in Australia. The directory is being launched in tandem with www.finddigitaltv.com.au, an online directory of digital … [Read more...] about CASBAA and Olswang unveil Australian media platform report
CASBAA appoints Christopher Slaughter as new CEO designate
Hong Kong – The CASBAA Board of Directors has announced the appointment of a new leadership team. Christopher Slaughter has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer designate while John Medeiros will be promoted to the new role of Chief Policy Officer and will become Senior Government Relations Advisor to the Board. The new team will be completed by Jill Grinda, who is newly appointed as Executive Vice President, focusing on operations and CASBAA's advertising initiatives. Current CEO … [Read more...] about CASBAA appoints Christopher Slaughter as new CEO designate
