Indian multi-media entertainment powerhouse Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd (a 50:50 joint venture between Viacom Inc and Network18) revealed the identity of their soon to be launched Indie music and sub culture channel on February 5. PepsiCo India is the title sponsor of the channel. Pepsi MTV Indies will be the world’s largest platform for independent sub cultures and has been built in collaboration with a collective of artists and supporters of the … [Read more...] about Pepsi and MTV India create world’s largest indie platform
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New York/Mumbai – History launched in HD in India this week. The channel is operated by AETN18 Media Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between A+E Networks and Network18. The channel, which began broadcast on 9 October, is available across all major markets in India. According to AETN18, it is projected to reach more than 40 million households within two weeks of its debut. History India is distributed via cable TV platforms including Den Networks and Hathaway Cable, and DTH platforms such as … [Read more...] about Multi-language options
Intelsat affirms commitment to APAC with $1.3b fleet investment
Luxembourg - Intelsat S.A. confirmed its upcoming launch schedule for four satellites, part of a $1.3 billion fleet investment program in the Asia-Pacific region. The program is designed to refresh and expand satellite capacity available for media programmers and communications providers offering services in the region. The program will also deploy a significant portion of Intelsat’s global mobility beams, a Ku-band network designed to deliver broadband services for maritime, aero and … [Read more...] about Intelsat affirms commitment to APAC with $1.3b fleet investment
A&E Television Networks & Network18 form landmark joint venture in India
New York /Mumbai - A&E Television Networks, LLC (AETN) and Network18 Group have reached an agreement to form a joint venture, AETN-18 India. AETN-18 will launch HISTORY, BIO and other AETN channels in the Indian market. The joint venture between Network18 Group and AETN will be based in Mumbai. Timelines for the launch of various channels will be announced shortly and all new business operations are subject to regulatory approval. BMR Advisors acted as transaction advisors to Network18 Group. … [Read more...] about A&E Television Networks & Network18 form landmark joint venture in India
