Quezon City, Philippines – The consolidated net income of ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s largest media and entertainment company, registered P1.891 billion for the first nine months of 2013, an increase of 22% compared to P1.555 billion in the same period last year. ABS-CBN has also generated consolidated revenues of P25.227 billion from advertising and consumer sales, a 16% increase compared to last year. Advertising revenues reached P14.773 billion, an increase … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN’s nine-month income up by 22%
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Disney donates half-a-million in relief support to the Philippines
Burbank, California - The Walt Disney Company announced that it will donate half-a-million dollars to Save the Children and The American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid and rebuilding efforts related to the recent tragedy in the Philippines. In addition, eligible donations from employees to organisations involved in disaster relief will be matched, dollar for dollar up to set limits, by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: a programme of The Walt Disney Company Foundation. "Our hearts … [Read more...] about Disney donates half-a-million in relief support to the Philippines
VIMN to launch MTV Pinoy
Philippines – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc. has announced it has entered into an agreement with Viva Communications, Inc., to collaborate on local production, on-ground events and marketing and advertising sales for MTV Philippines. The importance of the Philippines for the 24-hour youth entertainment channel is demonstrated not only through the channel’s current availability in the Philippines through an MTV Asia feed, but … [Read more...] about VIMN to launch MTV Pinoy
Travel Channel launches on SKYcable in the Philippines
Manila, Singapore – Scripps Networks Interactive’s Travel Channel has announced its launch on the SKYcable platform in the Philippines in a move that strengthens and expands its reach within the country where the channel launched in 2012. “We are delighted to further expand the distribution of Travel Channel in the Philippines” said Derek Chang, Managing Director, Scripps Networks Asia Pacific. “This announcement underscores … [Read more...] about Travel Channel launches on SKYcable in the Philippines
RTL CBS Entertainment HD launches in the Philippines with SKYcable
Manila – SKY Cable Corporation and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network have announced a carriage deal that brings the newly-launched RTL CBS Entertainment HD channel to the Philippines. The Philippines becomes the fourth country to launch the channel since it debuted in September 2013, after Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.The channel's programming slate includes The X Factor USA, America’s Got Talent, Elementary and the upcoming series Under the Dome. … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Entertainment HD launches in the Philippines with SKYcable
Tvinci to power Philippine OTT service Blink
Tel Aviv, Israel – Tvinci, the pay-OTT platform provider nominated for five industry awards at IBC 2013, has announced that its award-winning OTT 2.0 platform will power a new over-the-top (OTT) TV service in the Philippines called Blink. Launching in Q4 2013, Blink’s packages will allow for unlimited access to the latest major studio releases on a subscription or a la carte model. The service will initially roll out in the Philippines, and its current library … [Read more...] about Tvinci to power Philippine OTT service Blink
