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
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SatLink expands Asia footprint
Jerusalem – SatLink Communications Ltd is opening a new office in Singapore, in line with its strategy to expand its reach and provide a gateway for broadcasters, enterprises and telecoms operators into and out of Asia. Rajeev Kaushik, the newly appointed director of sales for Asia, will be heading the business development activities in the region. SatLink will be using its strategic location in the Middle East to provide broadcasters and content owners with the ability to deliver … [Read more...] about SatLink expands Asia footprint
Survey shows viewers highly value FOX, National Geographic Channel brands
FOX International Channels (FIC)’s FOX and National Geographic Channel (NGC) are the two biggest channels in its portfolio receiving a high level of brand satisfaction and viewer loyalty, according to a recent survey by Millward Brown Optimor, the creator of the widely-cited BrandZ study of Brand Strength and Value. The large-scale consumer study was conducted in 12 markets with 14,000 respondents, both current and potential Pay-TV subscribers, in Europe, Asia and Latin America, earlier … [Read more...] about Survey shows viewers highly value FOX, National Geographic Channel brands
New Players
Telekom Malaysia (TM), Maxis, YTL, ABN and several other niche players have either launched new services or have them in the pipeline. As is happening around the world, the Malaysia TV market suddenly looks crowded but interesting. Early entry: All the players have launched commercially, but Astro, Media Prima, TM and Maxis are best placed if they can leverage their existing customer bases. Many devices: Astro’s B.yond and the new 1Malaysia TV service are available on smart phones/ tablets … [Read more...] about New Players
Asia Pacific to add 440 million digital TV homes by 2017
Asia Pacific is undergoing a digital TV boom that will see penetration increase from 36 percent in 2011 to 83 percent in 2017 – or up by 440 million homes, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. Digital TV Asia Pacific forecasts that China alone will provide 268 million of the additional digital TV homes, with India adding 82 million. Of the 440 million digital homes to be added between 2011 and 2017, 103 million will come from DTT. Digital cable will contribute a further 195 … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific to add 440 million digital TV homes by 2017
FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to Marvel’s The Avengers
Asia – FOX International Channels (FIC) has secured the exclusive pay-TV rights for Marvel Studio’s latest superhero film The Avengers. The hit film will be broadcasted on FIC’s leading movie channel, FOX Movies Premium, across Hong Kong, Taiwan and Southeast Asia. The Avengers, which stars Robert Downey, Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), Tom Hiddleston … [Read more...] about FIC secures exclusive pay-TV rights to Marvel’s The Avengers
