The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) will be hosting its annual Satellite Industry Forum on Thursday, 18 November this year, under the Asia Video Summit umbrella of events that are taking place from 11 – 18 November. Momentous changes were already underway within the satellite industry when the Covid-19 crisis disrupted lives and businesses around the world. In 2020, segments of the satellite industry were hit hard, with rippling effects from the pandemic accelerating closures and sales. … [Read more...] about Satellite industry remains relevant amidst the shift to streaming
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Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA)’s marquee event of the year for the video industry, the Asia Video Summit, returns with a bang to wrap up a tumultuous year for media with five component events spread over two weeks and running the gamut of virtual, physical and hybrid. Kicking off this year’s Asia Video Summit will be the annual Policy Roundtable to be held on 11 November, which brings industry legal and policy experts together with regulatory officials from jurisdictions across the … [Read more...] about Asia Video Summit returns with five component events to wrap up the year
BBC Studios renews distribution deal with MEASAT in partnership with Globecast
MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd., (MEASAT), in partnership with Globecast, has announced that BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, has renewed its agreement to distribute its BBC channels across Asia via the MEASAT-3 satellite. “We are delighted to continue the partnership with Globecast, supporting BBC Studio’s channel distribution across Asia,” said Yau Chyong Lim, Chief Operating Officer, MEASAT. “This service extension with MEASAT and Globecast shows the strength of our … [Read more...] about BBC Studios renews distribution deal with MEASAT in partnership with Globecast
MEASAT collaborates with Travelxp for 4K Asian Distribution
MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced an agreement with Celebrities Management Private Limited (CMPL) to distribute the Travelxp 4K HDR channel across the Asia Pacific. The international travel channel will join MEASAT’s leading UHD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E, where it will be distributed to television platforms and operators in more than 100 countries across Asia. Based in India, Travelxp 4K is India’s first 4K / UHD channel and the world’s first … [Read more...] about MEASAT collaborates with Travelxp for 4K Asian Distribution
MEASAT expands video neighbourhood in South Asia
KUALA LUMPUR – MEASAT Satellite Systems has expanded its video neighbourhood in South Asia with the distribution of News24, Sagarmatha TV and Prime TV. News24 is the premium news channel of Nepal which shares ground breaking news of the region and exclusive interviews with prominent figures in Nepal. Sagarmatha TV is the first Nepali news broadcast channel from Nepal dedicated to keep its audiences informed of events happening in Nepal and to display Nepalese culture to … [Read more...] about MEASAT expands video neighbourhood in South Asia
SPI partners With MEASAT
SPI International gains access to MEASAT’s 91.5°E hotslot with an established video neighborhood and strong affiliate base across wide geography comprising of Asia Pacific, Australia, Middle East and parts of Africa. Broadcasting its premium content to cable operators and DTH providers, SPI will broadcast these worldwide thematic channels: FightBox HD,a 24/7 sports network with live international MMA events, DocuBox HD, a documentary channel covering nature, wild life, science and human … [Read more...] about SPI partners With MEASAT