MUMBAI – GoQuest Media Ventures, one of India’s most prominent independent distributors of global content, through its subsidiary GoQuest Formats has inked a deal with leading independent German production house Fandango Film TV Internet Produktions. The deal sees Fandango acquire the dance format My Dance Crew (8x45’) for Germany and the German speaking territories of Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein. My Dance Crew which aired on Norway’s … [Read more...] about GoQuest Media’s “My Dance Crew” waltzes into Germany
Luxembourg
SES and Swisscom sign agreement
Luxembourg – SES (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced that it has signed an agreement with Switzerland’s leading telecom provider, Swisscom, to provide the Astra Connect service in Switzerland. Swisscom provides nationwide broadband access as part of the Universal Broadband Service Obligation in Switzerland. In about two percent of homes, a DSL broadband Internet access with the required minimum transmission rate is not possible. To provide Internet … [Read more...] about SES and Swisscom sign agreement
Netflix to expand in Europe in late 2014
Los Gatos, California – Netflix, Inc. plans to significantly expand in Europe later this year, offering a wide-range of entertainment for a low monthly price in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Upon launch, broadband users in these countries can subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of Hollywood, local and global TV series and movies, including critically-acclaimed Netflix original series, whenever and wherever they like on TVs, … [Read more...] about Netflix to expand in Europe in late 2014
SES appoints Padraig Mc Carthy as Chief Financial Officer
Luxembourg – SES announced that Padraig Mc Carthy has been appointed by the Board of Directors as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the company’s Executive Committee. Andrew Browne, SES’ current CFO, has decided to relocate back to The Hague. He will leave his position in the company to become the Chief Financial Officer of O3b Networks, a venture that is deploying a next generation satellite network that combines the reach of satellites with the speed of fiber. … [Read more...] about SES appoints Padraig Mc Carthy as Chief Financial Officer
SES and Pactel sign multi-year capacity deal
Luxembourg – SES has announced that global satellite communications provider Pactel has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder deal on NSS-9 at 183 degrees East to ramp up its voice and data service offerings within the Pacific region. The additional capacity will enable Pactel to offer enhanced satellite communications services to remote locations in the Pacific region, allowing access to fast and reliable internet connectivity and competitively priced voice calls for businesses in the … [Read more...] about SES and Pactel sign multi-year capacity deal
Oliver Herrgesell appointed SVP of communications at Turner Broadcasting International
Oliver Herrgesell has joined Turner Broadcasting System International as Senior Vice President of Communications, where he will serve as Turner Broadcasting’s chief communications and public relations executive in markets outside the U.S. He is in charge of developing communications strategy and overseeing execution of messaging related to Turner’s international business portfolio and industry position. In addition, he will work closely with President of Turner International, … [Read more...] about Oliver Herrgesell appointed SVP of communications at Turner Broadcasting International
