London – Angela Bromstad has been named President, International Television Production, NBC Universal International, based in London, effective September 1. Heading the newly created division, Bromstad will lead television production and strategic TV content partnerships across all territories and will be responsible for driving NBC Universal’s international growth through increased local production, geographical expansion, and new business creation. Bromstad had served since March … [Read more...] about Angela Bromstad named President, International Television Production
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Jampro expedites order from Indonesia’s RCTI Network
Surabaya- Jampro Antennas, Inc. will expedite Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia’s (RCTI) orders for a 3-channel combined UHF antenna system. The high-power antenna system designed by Jampro combines two 120 kW analogue channels (E30 & E32) and one 20kW digital channel (E50), and handles 260kW of input power. Jampro is engineering its model JUHD broadband UHF panel antenna with its model RWCC constant impedance combiner and 340m of WR1500 Waveguide to implement the high power installation … [Read more...] about Jampro expedites order from Indonesia’s RCTI Network
Radio Frequency Systems opens centre in Warwick, England
Sydney-- Broadcast RF technology group, Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), has opened a technical sales and support centre in Warwick, England, headed by Dave Thickett, RFS European Sales Director for Broadcast and Defence Systems. The new facility is home to RFS' growing team of broadcast systems, sales and project engineers for the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMAI) region, complementing the company's distribution centre at Haddenham in central England. "The RFS Warwick technical support … [Read more...] about Radio Frequency Systems opens centre in Warwick, England
ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007
Manila- ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp., the Philippines’ largest broadcaster, posted a 77% year-on-year increase in net income to P739 million ($US16.4 million) for the first half of 2007 on the back of improving advertising and subscription-based businesses. It generated P5 billion (US$111 million) in total revenues, higher than the P4.3 billion it recorded in the same period last year. ABS-CBN gross revenues increased by 12% year-on-year to $204.3 million, driven by higher airtime revenues … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN profit grew 77% in the first half of 2007
Details for MIPCOM Mobile and Television TV Awards in virtual world ‘Second Life’
Paris- The MIPCOM Mobile and Internet TV Awards will establish its presence in virtual world ‘Second Life’ that serves as an information resource. The contest is free and open to professionals worldwide with the deadline for submissions set for July 30, 2007. The awards’ nine categories include Best Short Form Audiovisual Entertainment made for Mobile and/or Internet for the genres of drama, comedy, lifestyle/music and factual; Best Cross Platform & interactive Mobile TV … [Read more...] about Details for MIPCOM Mobile and Television TV Awards in virtual world ‘Second Life’
The Asian Pitch short-lists final six proposals
Singapore- The Asian Pitch, a pitching event for Asian documentary makers organized by MediaCorp’s Caldecott Productions International, NHK and KBS, has short-listed six finalists from 113 submissions. Two of the selected proposals will receive development funding while the other four will be produced in time for MIPTV in April 2008. Details of the final selection will be announced at MIPCOM 2007 to be held October 8 – 12 in Cannes. Comprising Ong Hee Yah, Managing Director of … [Read more...] about The Asian Pitch short-lists final six proposals