As a result of a new five-year agreement, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will provide media and broadcast services such as media management, playout and studio facilities management for Finnish media company MTV. Ericsson will provide these services to both MTV and other local and international customers from a purpose-built media hub in Helsinki, Finland. MTV is a Finnish media company that broadcasts news and entertainment 24 hours a day and is owned by the Swedish Bonnier Group, which is present in … [Read more...] about Ericsson to provide media and broadcast services for MTV
Red Bee Media
Ericsson to acquire Red Bee Media
Ericsson's acquisition of Red Bee Media, which is subject to regulatory approval, will bring 1,500 highly-skilled employees, as well as media services and operations facilities in the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Australia. With 1,240 Red Bee Media employees based in the UK, Ericsson's UK business will grow to around 4,000 employees and with more than one-third working in the media services business, the UK will become a global media hub for Ericsson. Since its foundation in 2005, Red Bee … [Read more...] about Ericsson to acquire Red Bee Media
Universal Channel unveils brand refresh
Singapore – The channels division of NBCUniversal International Television today announced the refresh of its flagship brand, Universal Channel. The evolution focuses on character-driven entertainment as the channel unveils its brand new positioning, logo, on-air packaging and tagline – “100% Characters” – beginning in Asia on April 28. The worldwide roll-out of the refreshed channel will then follow throughout 2013. As part of the brand refresh, on May 29, … [Read more...] about Universal Channel unveils brand refresh