The Indian economy is weathering the worldwide downturn far better than almost any major country and is forecast to grow 4.3% this year and 6.5% the following year. While that is lower than past rates, it remains much better than Western Europe and the US, according to a new study from Screen Digest. Screen Digest predicts that the TV market will see growth too - with the number of TV households rising from 133m last year to 191m by 2013, outstripping increases in the population and households … [Read more...] about India’s pay-TV will grow 60m by 2013: report
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Astro looks to HDTV to retain market leadership
Kuala Lumpur - Astro All Asia Networks plc posted a net profit of RM27.8mil for the second quarter ended July 31 compared with a net loss of RM247.3mil in the previous corresponding period, reports The Star Online. However, the pay TV operator's net profit was lower compared with RM34.5mil in the first quarter mainly due to higher finance costs (up by RM13.2mil) and higher cost due to the cessation of the satellite direct-to-home (DTH) business proposal in Indonesia and expenses previously … [Read more...] about Astro looks to HDTV to retain market leadership
PwC: Australia ad revenue to stay down
Sydney - According to PricewaterhouseCoopers in its annual Australian Media and Entertainment Outlook, advertising revenue will continue to contract while new business models will develop around consumer revenue, fueled by structural change in the Australian media and entertainment sectors. While a broader economic recovery is on the cards, and advertising dollars continue to migrate from traditional media to online, "there's unlikely to be a bounce in advertising revenues that normally appears … [Read more...] about PwC: Australia ad revenue to stay down
Canal + Group and VTV launch pay-TV offer in Vietnam
French pay-TV company Canal + Group and VTV, Vietnam's national television service have announced the launch of a satellite-distributed pay-TV offer in Vietnam. The launch is the result of a partnership between Canal + Group and VTV over the company's pay-TV affiliate, VCTV. The joint-venture is held at 49 percent and 51 percent by Canal + Group and VCTV. Group Canal + will be responsible for running the new company via its foreign operations affiliate, Canal Overseas. … [Read more...] about Canal + Group and VTV launch pay-TV offer in Vietnam
Channels air Michael Jackson tributes
Hong Kong – CNN International was the first pay TV channel to announce Michael Jackson tribute programming, followed later in the day by Channel [V] and MTV Asia. With the sudden death of Michael Jackson dominating news channels, CNN International announced Michael Jackson 1958-2009, a Larry King Live two-hour special today from 12pm Hong Kong time. On Friday, 26 June Channel [V] will premiere three commemorative specials, starting with a one-hour Michael Jackson Special Presentation at … [Read more...] about Channels air Michael Jackson tributes
Discovery’s Khan quits, Channa relocates to India
Singapore - Patch Khan has stepped down as vice president of network operations at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, 5 June was his last day at the network. Khan was appointed to that VP role in June 2005, managing all aspects of programme log production, commercial operations, and the language customization/tape tracking departments - reporting to Tom Keaveny, executive vice president & managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific. Khan has held senior management positions at Chrysalis TV … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Khan quits, Channa relocates to India