Multi Channels Asia (MCA), one of Asia-Pacific’s leading distributors of independent pay TV channels, recently concluded a major channel carriage agreement with new Malaysian cable television operator Asian Broadcasting Network (ABN). The eight-channel carriage agreement includes established names such as Bloomberg Television, KidsCo, NDTV 24/7, NDTV Good Times, NDTV India and Outdoor Channel. In addition, MCA has achieved launches for Havoc 247 and Motorvision—both being new … [Read more...] about Multi Channels Asia inks major channel deal with Asian Broadcasting Network
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Succeeding in Malaysia’s increasingly competitive TV market
Virat Patel The consumer is the winner More and more players are challenging Malaysia’s incumbent pay-TV operator (Astro) and its FTA broadcaster (Media Prima). They believe that the 50% of Malaysian households that do not subscribe to pay-TV will come into play as technology innovation reduces access costs and as household incomes rise. Telekom Malaysia (TM), Maxis, YTL, ABN and several other niche players have either launched new services or have them in the pipeline. As is … [Read more...] about Succeeding in Malaysia’s increasingly competitive TV market
DIVA Universal – Female Entertainment Stronghold
Singapore - DIVA Universal, the leading English-language general entertainment channel in Southeast Asia is growing from strength to strength in the region and gaining a bigger share of audiences and top show ratings. While key competition has seen a downturn in ratings in the first five months of this year, DIVA has gained a 34% growth in average ratings year on year among Astro 4+ viewers, according to Nielsen in Malaysia, showing that audiences are moving to DIVA Universal for entertainment. … [Read more...] about DIVA Universal – Female Entertainment Stronghold
Singapore’s STAR Chinese Movies unveils new look, content roadmap
Singapore – STAR Chinese Movies (SCM) will be airing a new line-up of original series, live events, concerts and award-winning documentaries in addition to the current slate of popular Chinese blockbuster movies starting July 1. SCM, the top rated Chinese Movie Pay TV channel in Singapore, currently attracts an audience of more than 10 million each week across Asia. To reaffirm its status, SCM will be bringing more blockbusters to viewers such as You’re the Apple of My Eye on … [Read more...] about Singapore’s STAR Chinese Movies unveils new look, content roadmap
CommunicAsia 2012: IGLOO partners with Irdeto to launch new TV offering
Singapore – Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, has announced that IGLOO has selected Irdeto Cloaked CA (conditional access) to securely deliver premium content over the ground-breaking new TV service. IGLOO is a new television offering launched as a joint venture between SKY and TVNZ. Once connected to IGLOO, a pre-pay TV service that will be available for purchase in retail outlets, customers will have access to FTA channels and the option to purchase … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia 2012: IGLOO partners with Irdeto to launch new TV offering
SES furthers commitment, widens footprint in APAC
CommunicAsia 2012 – Singapore – The increasing growth of the direct-to-home (DTH) market in the Asia-Pacific and the growing demand for high-definition (HD) content are driving the demand for satellite capacity in the region. Deepak Mathur, Senior Vice President Commercial, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, SES, said the vast majority of young demographic, who are increasingly consuming content, have led Asia to become one of the strongest growing regions in the world when it … [Read more...] about SES furthers commitment, widens footprint in APAC