Hong Kong – An independent public service broadcasting review committee has recommended that Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) not be the foundation of the proposed independent pubcaster, to avoid inheriting the government department’s bureaucratic structure and work culture.There has been widespread concern over RTHK’s editorial independence as it operates within the government under the Broadcasting Authority and receives direct government funding. RTHK runs seven radio … [Read more...] about RTHK not viewed as the foundation for a new independent pubcaster
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CCTV adopts Snell & Wilcox’s switcher for Olympics coverage in 2008
Beijing– China Central Television (CCTV) will use Snell & Wilcox’s Kahuna SD/HD multi-format production switchers on OB vans for live HD coverage of key sports events including the Beijing 2008 Olympics for which CCTV is the principal broadcaster. CCTV previously acquired a Kahuna switcher for its sports studio to mix SD and HD content for coverage of the 2006 FIFA Football World Cup. The Kahuna production switcher offers simultaneous SD and HD operations in the same mainframe … [Read more...] about CCTV adopts Snell & Wilcox’s switcher for Olympics coverage in 2008
US low-power TV broadcasters urged to speed up digital conversion
Melbourne- US lower-power TV broadcasters (LPTV) have been urged to put in place plans to convert to digital television to meet the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) February 2009 deadline.“The authorities have unfortunately left the LPTV market till last, with little time to spare," said Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) Principal Broadcast System Sales and Area Product Manager, Andrés González. He contrasted US’s high-power stations' conversion … [Read more...] about US low-power TV broadcasters urged to speed up digital conversion
Jimmy Kim heads up Bloomberg TV’s network distribution in Asia
Singapore-Jimmy Kim has joined Bloomberg as Head of Network Distribution for Bloomberg Television, Asia-Pacific. He is also responsible for new media initiatives of the 24-hour business and financial news and information channel. Kim is based in Singapore and reports to Shawn Galey who oversees Bloomberg Television's commercial affairs in the region.Prior to joining Bloomberg Television, Kim was Regional Director for Network Distribution and Channel Strategy at CNBC Asia Pacific where he … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kim heads up Bloomberg TV’s network distribution in Asia
Jason Siu promoted to General Manager of STAR Taiwan
Hong Kong / Taipei – STAR has promoted Jason Siu to General Manager of STAR Taiwan, effective May 1. Siu replaces Wayne Chou who is resigning, and both will work for a smooth transition in the following weeks. Reporting to Paul Aiello, Chief Executive Officer of STAR, Siu will lead STAR’s broadcasting operations in Taiwan.Siu was General Manager, Chinese Programming, responsible for developing STAR Taiwan’s programming since March 2006. He joined STAR in 2000, and was appointed … [Read more...] about Jason Siu promoted to General Manager of STAR Taiwan
Zone Reality Channel Asia creating two extraordinary series
Delhi/London- Zonemedia's Zone Reality Channel in Asia is creating two locally produced shows, A Life Extraordinary and Fool Proof, as it prepares to give the channel a makeover. Filmed in India, A Life Extraordinary will delve into paranormal happenings and inexplicable events, using interviews with the subjects or their relatives, with reconstructions and graphics to recount their stories.Fool Proof will look at different belief systems, pitting a cynic against a believer, with input from … [Read more...] about Zone Reality Channel Asia creating two extraordinary series