Mumbai - BIG CBS Networks Pvt. Ltd., the joint venture between India's multi-media conglomerate Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. and the leading supplier of US programming to the international marketplace, CBS Studios International, announced the launch of BIG CBS Prime, the first channel from its recently announced three channel bouquet. The much awaited premium English General Entertainment Channel will hit television screens across India this November. Along with its launch announcement, BIG … [Read more...] about BIG CBS announces launch of BIG CBS Prime
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Broadcast industry CEOs optimistic about industry’s future
Hong Kong - The results of a new CASBAA CEO Survey, released at the Convention 2010, reveal growing optimism within the Asia Pacific pay-TV industry, as well as the increasing impact of technological change. Conducted by research specialists Synovate, the survey of 100 CEOs shows that 84 percent plan to expand their businesses "within and beyond" their current markets. HDTV and IPTV services are expected to experience the most growth in the next 12 months - spurred on by mobile entertainment and … [Read more...] about Broadcast industry CEOs optimistic about industry’s future
Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos in focus
Vietnam Television remains the dominant force in media entertainment in Vietnam. The growth in cable and satellite TV combined with an almost blanket coverage in an industry dominated by state-owned stations. But channel diversity by the major broadcasters has been a key feature as the focus on niche markets grows. State-owned Vietnam TV (VTV) led the way in new channels with O2TV, a TV Shopping and Style TV – VCTV12, with a further two new channels in Invest TV and Real TV. In cable and … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos in focus
MTV Networks International enters into strategic alliance with The Chosunilbo
CASBAA/Hong Kong/Seoul/Singapore - MTV Networks International announced that it has entered into a strategic alliance with The Chosunilbo, a division of Chosun Media, for collaboration on live events, production, licensing and international distribution. The Chosunilbo is the leading daily newspaper company in South Korea and is planning to launch a new general entertainment cable television channel once The Korea Communication Commission awards broadcasting licenses by the end of 2010. If … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International enters into strategic alliance with The Chosunilbo
Broadcast industry CEOs optimistic about industry’s future
Hong Kong - The results of a new CASBAA CEO Survey, released at the Convention 2010, reveal growing optimism within the Asia Pacific pay-TV industry, as well as the increasing impact of technological change. Conducted by research specialists Synovate, the survey of 100 CEOs shows that 84 percent plan to expand their businesses "within and beyond" their current markets. HDTV and IPTV services are expected to experience the most growth in the next 12 months - spurred on by mobile entertainment and … [Read more...] about Broadcast industry CEOs optimistic about industry’s future
FRANCE 24 signs a new distribution agreement with AsiaSat
Paris/Hong Kong - FRANCE 24 has signed a new distribution agreement with Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) to commence the distribution of its French channel while it will continue to distribute its English channel throughout the Asia-Pacific region on AsiaSat 5 via the SatLink platform. FRANCE 24 launched its English-language channel in Asia on AsiaSat 5 in 2009. With the additional C-band capacity under this new agreement, FRANCE 24 will bring its French channel to the Asian … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 signs a new distribution agreement with AsiaSat