Sydney - Transmission provider Broadcast Australia has acquired 55% of Radio Frequency Engineering Limited (RFE), a Hong Kong-based business specialising in indoor and confined space coverage. Deal enables the two companies to work together on digital broadcast network development, particularly broadcast mobile TV networks across the Asia Pacific. The target markets are South East Asia, Taiwan and Australia. Existing REF shareholders will retain the balance of shares. Chris Jaeger, Managing … [Read more...] about Broadcast Australia nabs majority stake in HK’s RFE
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Streaming21 sets up IPTV technology R&D center in Singapore
Singapore - Streaming 21, a provider of broadcast-quality streaming solutions, has set up a new research and development (R&D) center in Singapore. Headed by Horng-Juing Lee, co-founder and vice president of Engineering, the Singapore R&D facility focuses on design and development of its core products for IPTV, mobile TV and digital home solutions. Streaming21's new R&D center received support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the government agency responsible for planning and … [Read more...] about Streaming21 sets up IPTV technology R&D center in Singapore
Mike Reynolds upped to President – StarHub Group
Singapore - Triple-play service provider StarHub has promoted Mike Reynolds to President - StarHub Group, effective January 1, 2008. Reporting to Terry Clontz, CEO, Reynolds will be directly responsible for the execution of the company’s operational plans. Reynolds has been StarHub’s Head of Integrated Product and Marketing since 2004 and has also headed various commercial divisions since joining the company in May 2001. Prior to joining StarHub, Reynolds was President of BellSouth … [Read more...] about Mike Reynolds upped to President – StarHub Group
Leena Lele Dutta heads SPTI’s new TV licensing Mumbai office
Mumbai - Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI) has opened a new TV licensing office in Mumbai and appointed Leena Lele Dutta as Director of Licensing to head the new Indian office. Reporting to Ross Pollack, Senior Vice President, Distribution, Asia, SPTI, Dutta will be responsible for the licensing of SPTI’s series and features, along with the company’s growing lineup of international productions to traditional and new media partners in India. Pollack noted, "The opening of … [Read more...] about Leena Lele Dutta heads SPTI’s new TV licensing Mumbai office
Christopher Ottinger joins MGM Worldwide TV Group as EVP, International TV Distribution
Los Angeles – Christopher Ottinger has joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.'s (MGM) Worldwide Television Group as Executive Vice President, International Television Distribution. Based at MGM's headquarters in Los Angeles, Ottinger reports to MGM Worldwide TV Co-President Gary Marenzi and works with him on overall international TV sales planning as well as acquisitions and programming initiatives. Ottinger will also have direct oversight of MGM's pay TV licensing and business … [Read more...] about Christopher Ottinger joins MGM Worldwide TV Group as EVP, International TV Distribution
Slew of Asia deals for CIMG
Cannes – Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) marked its MIPCOM debut with a number of licensing deals in Asia Pacific. Premier titles from E! Entertainment Television, The Style Network, G4 and Versus, totaling 1,240 hours, have been licensed in Australia, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines and Thailand. Deals were announced today by Christine Fellowes, managing director, Asia Pacific, CIMG. Highlights include E! Forbes Specials licensed to Network Ten and Girls … [Read more...] about Slew of Asia deals for CIMG