New Delhi - The government in India has launched an Electronic Media Monitoring Centre (EMMC) that can simultaneously track over 120 commercial television channels. The centre, located at Prasar Bharati office in IP Estate, will allow the information and broadcasting (I&B) ministry to monitor content in the Indian skies. According to The Times of India, the EMMC has a budget of Rs 20 crore (US$ 4.7 million) for the next five years and will expand to monitoring 200 channels in the second phase. … [Read more...] about Government agency to monitor content on Indian TV
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StarHub president appointed CEO, New Zealand Communication
Auckland – Six months after being upped to president at StarHub, Mike Reynolds is set to leave July 2008 to become Auckland-based chief executive officer of New Zealand Communication. New Zealand’s third mobile operator is “now on a countdown to a public launch date,” said New Zealand Communications’ chairman, Bill Osborne. He said the company had conducted a world-wide search for a telecommunications executive with the expertise to take the mobile phone company … [Read more...] about StarHub president appointed CEO, New Zealand Communication
Ratings, revenues soar for IPL cricket
Mumbai – Sunday June 1 2008 saw the Rajasthan Royals defeat the Chennai Super Kings by 3 wickets to win the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament and the US$2.8 million prize money. After 59 matches, played over 45 days, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to reap profits of Rs 350 crore (US$82 million). Analysts say over 250 million people, in India, the UK, US and Australia, tuned into the event, which featured many of the world’s top … [Read more...] about Ratings, revenues soar for IPL cricket
Asian media rallies for relief efforts
Hong Kong - In a joint effort to provide immediate aid to Sichuan’s earthquake survivors, STAR and FedEx Express airlifted 31 tonnes of necessities to Sichuan Province, China, on June 1 2008 . Sourced by STAR’s Greater China offices in Hong Kong, Taipei and Guangzhou, the relief supplies included tents, sleeping bags, mats, blankets, surgical masks, cup noodles and health drinks. FedEx Express provided full cargo transport and logistical support, congregating the supplies in Hong … [Read more...] about Asian media rallies for relief efforts
StarHub president appointed CEO, New Zealand Communication
Auckland – New Zealand Communication, has appointed Singapore based Mike Reynolds as its Chief Executive Officer; he will relocate to Auckland next month. New Zealand’s third mobile operator is “now on a countdown to a public launch date,” said New Zealand Communications’ chairman, Bill Osborne. He said the company had conducted a world-wide search for a telecommunications executive with the expertise to take the mobile phone company from its current infrastructure … [Read more...] about StarHub president appointed CEO, New Zealand Communication
NL Yellow River Satellite TV targets Chinese auds
Singapore – NL Yellow River Satellite TV, a US$50 million joint venture between China Yellow River Television & Broadcasting Media (CYRTB) and Singapore’s Net Leader Holdings, is targeting a Q3 launch to some 220million people in China and Southeast Asia. A Net Leader spokeperson said the Singapore-based satellite TV firm will offer variety, sports, dramas, animation and other Chinese-language fare. It intends to broadcast to Beijing and Shanghai, as well as some regional cities in … [Read more...] about NL Yellow River Satellite TV targets Chinese auds