Hong Kong - About 9.7% of Hong Kong households are watching digital terrestrial television, as reach is extended from 50% to 75% of the SAR. Acting Permanent Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development Alan Siu said a survey conducted end-May showed that about 218,000 families are watching digital TV through digital TV receivers or computers. "The DTT take-up rate in most of the advanced economies does not exceed 5% in the first year of launch, while that of Hong Kong has reached nearly 10% … [Read more...] about Hong Kong ups digital reach to 75%
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euronews launches in Arabic
July 12 2008 saw euronews begin broadcasting in its eighth language, Arabic. This follows euronews' successful bid for a competitive tender from the European Union. On December 6 2007 in Brussels, the channel and the European Commission signed a service agreement to extend the channel's programming to include Arabic. Philippe Cayla, chairman & CEO of euronews said, "The addition of the Arabic language represents an important step forward for euronews' multilingual broadcasting strategy which is … [Read more...] about euronews launches in Arabic
Double-digit profit growth for BBC Worldwide
London - BBC Worldwide Ltd, the commercial arm and wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), saw operating profits rise 17% to £117.7m (US$232.8 million) in the 12 months to 31 March 2008, on sales up 13% to US$1.8 billion. In 2005/06 41% of BBCW's total revenues came from overseas, up to 46% in 2006/07, and up to 49% in 2007/08. The company plans to raise that proportion to around two-thirds by 2012. Asked for a breakdown by region of the overseas total, John Smith, … [Read more...] about Double-digit profit growth for BBC Worldwide
24-hour Australia Network channel launches on Astro in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Australian Prime Minister, the Honourable Kevin Rudd MP, and key Malaysian government ministers witnessed an agreement between Astro Malaysia and Australia's international television channel, Australia Network, for the broadcast of the service on a 24-hour basis across the country. Australia Network chief executive Bruce Dover commented, "Malaysia represents a significant market for Australia Network. With a strong affinity for Australia in Malaysia, we believe that the agreement … [Read more...] about 24-hour Australia Network channel launches on Astro in Malaysia
July’s special month of programmes on BBC Knowledge
Hong Kong - BBC Knowledge announced the launch of China: Stories from the Middle Kingdom, in July in celebration of the people, history and culture of the largest country in the world. China: Stories from a Middle Kingdom is a collection of programmes offering audiences factual entertainment about China from different perspectives - the highlight being the world premiere of the three-part series, Beijing: Biography of an Imperial Capital, which tells the story of China's capital from its roving … [Read more...] about July’s special month of programmes on BBC Knowledge
RRsat signs with WatchIndia for internet distribution of Indian TV channels
Omer, Israel - RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. announced it has signed an agreement with WatchIndia TV, a video platform which enables live and on-demand broadcasting of well-known Indian TV stations worldwide. Watchindia TV is a subscription-based service which enables global Indian audiences to watch local Indian channels and programming through the Internet. According to this agreement, RRsat will provide Watchindia TV with various transmission services including downlinking, … [Read more...] about RRsat signs with WatchIndia for internet distribution of Indian TV channels