New Zealand-based production company NHNZ restructured its middle management with four new roles to maximize new media opportunities and expand its business. Tim Mepham has been appointed as Corporate Services Manager to manage NHNZ’s finances, human resources and training, as well as administration activities. Mepham has more than 20 years’ experience in finance, information systems development, supply chain management, process control and human resources management. Debbie Hill has … [Read more...] about NHNZ makes new appointments
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ABU appeals to IOC to prioritize FTA broadcasters for Olympic broadcast rights
Tehran – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has called on the International Olympic Council (IOC) to prioritize free-to-air broadcasters when distributing Olympic Games’ broadcast rights and to sell the rights directly to the free-to-air broadcasters. These were among the main concerns highlighted by the “Tehran Declaration on Media Coverage of the Olympic Games” adopted by the 44th ABU General Assembly in Iran on November 3. The General Assembly also appealed to … [Read more...] about ABU appeals to IOC to prioritize FTA broadcasters for Olympic broadcast rights
StarHub gets it together
StarHub is no stranger to competition, having been the new telco in town when it launched back in 2000. But this year’s challenge was a different one, as it geared up for the launch of a pay-TV service from arch-rival SingTel. Tham Loke Kheng, StarHub’s Senior Vice President of Content and Marketing outlines their marketing efforts Overview StarHub offers a full and diverse range of information, communications and entertainment services over its advanced fixed, cable, mobile and … [Read more...] about StarHub gets it together
AsiaSat launches new AsiaSat 3S technology platform
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Ltd has launched a full transponder C-band MCPC (Multiple Channels per Carrier) technology platform to provide video, audio, data and IP-based broadcast services on AsiaSat 3S at AsiaSat’s Tai Po Earth Station in Hong Kong. Through this new platform, AsiaSat will provide a one-stop package to broadcasters irrespective of locations. Working with its partners, AsiaSat now offers space segment, optical fibre, downlink, uplink and … [Read more...] about AsiaSat launches new AsiaSat 3S technology platform
STAR reaches UK and Europe via BT’s new Media-IP network
STAR Group is shifting from traditional satellite and leased circuit service to the Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) / Internet Protocol (IP) technology for their contribution link to Europe, via a network-based managed services deal implemented by BT’s Media and Broadcast sector. The new system enables STAR to bring its services to UK and Europe with increased ease, manageability and efficiency. Currently, BT carries four STAR channels including STAR PLUS UK, STAR NEWS UK, STAR GOLD … [Read more...] about STAR reaches UK and Europe via BT’s new Media-IP network
M2B World ‘WOW’s Singapore with new broadband TV service
Singapore – Broadband entertainment services provider, WOWtv, the latest offering from M2B World, has entered the pay-TV fray in Singapore. WOWtv offers a range of broadband streaming content accessible via four platforms including the Internet, set-top box, portable media player and 3G. Subscribers get an all-access pass to view movies and entertainment programs whenever, wherever, and for as many times as desired, without pre-programmed schedules. Viewers can also view advertisements … [Read more...] about M2B World ‘WOW’s Singapore with new broadband TV service