Media Partners Asia's (MPA) research report - Asia Pacific Pay-TV & Broadband Markets 2013, has revealed that Asia’s pay-TV ecosystem remains in good health, bolstered by continued subscriber growth and a steady increase in local advertising sales. Its future however is anchored to the evolution of content dynamics, which could prove to be as influential as consumer trends in determining the industry’s future. According to MPA’s analysis, it’s the … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific pay-TV market sees continued growth
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Japan’s WOWOW reorganises management
Japan – WOWOW, a pay-TV broadcaster in Japan, has made several strategic moves in organisational structure and executive leadership roles to better position the company for continued growth. Under the new structure implemented by President Nobuya Wazaki, WOWOW’s production division will be run by veteran producer Eiji Omura, who will oversee the various production sub-departments categorised into movies, sports, drama and music. The programming division, … [Read more...] about Japan’s WOWOW reorganises management
DW now available on Hong Kong’s TVB
Starting August 5, 2013, subscribers of TVB Network Vision, one of Hong Kong's pay-TV operators, will have access to DW’s 24-hour English language channel. “We are excited to be expanding the distribution of our 24-hour English language channel, encapsulating the quality, breadth and depth of our programming,” commented Petra Schneider, Director of Distribution at DW. “Hong Kong is an important market for DW and our partnership with TVB Network … [Read more...] about DW now available on Hong Kong’s TVB
Eurosport appoints new SVP for Affiliate Sales & Marketing
Gursharan Sethi, SVP, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Eurosport Asia-Pacific. Paris - Jean-Thierry Augustin, CEO, Eurosport Group has announced the appointment of Gursharan (Gushi) Sethi as Senior Vice President (SVP), Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Eurosport Asia-Pacific. Sethi, previously Director of Affiliate Sales & Business Development, Eurosport Asia-Pacific, takes over affiliate sales and marketing duties previously held by Arjan Hoekstra who joined Discovery … [Read more...] about Eurosport appoints new SVP for Affiliate Sales & Marketing
Aussie FTA TV plans for HbbTV
According to Financial Review, Australian free-to-air television is about to undergo a technological revolution that will enable networks to marry broadcasting with the internet, creating another threat to pay-TV. Industry representative body Freeview Australia is working with the local free-to-air (FTA) networks and TV manufacturers on a coordinated launch of HbbTV next year. HbbTV will enable local FTA TV networks to deliver programmes and other content over both broadcast … [Read more...] about Aussie FTA TV plans for HbbTV
SES and MNC Sky Vision sign capacity deal
Luxembourg – SES and MNC Sky Vision, Indonesia's satellite pay-TV provider with its well-known brand, Indovision, have announced an agreement to provide capacity on the SES-7 satellite to support Indovision's future Chinese-language Direct-to-Home (DTH) package. The multi-transponder and multi-year deal provides Indovision with access to the Ku-band capacity aboard SES-7 at the prime orbital location of 108.2 degrees East. The agreement will allow Indovision to reach a niche … [Read more...] about SES and MNC Sky Vision sign capacity deal
