South Korea - The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) has imposed a fine of about US$1.64 million on SBS for monopolizing the relay of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The commission said the broadcaster violated the viewing rights of the public and neglected the commission’s recommendation that the nation’s three terrestrial broadcasters hold sincere negotiations on the sharing of broadcasting rights. SBS has filed an administrative suit, claiming that the broadcasting law which permits … [Read more...] about SBS fined for exclusively airing World Cup
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Korea’s SBS keeps exclusive broadcasting rights for World Cup
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa will likely be aired exclusively by SBS after three rounds of negotiations with KBS and MBC to share the rights broke down, reports The Chosun Ilbo. The result of the negotiations will be reported to the Korea Communications Commission. On cable TV, the World Cup will be aired through SBS affiliate SBS Sports. According to the report, KBS suggested a W24 billion fee to share the rights, but SBS reportedly wanted W31 billion from KBS and W40 billion from MBC. … [Read more...] about Korea’s SBS keeps exclusive broadcasting rights for World Cup
Australia reviews funding of indigenous media
Australia - Indigenous broadcasters have welcomed the federal government's announcement of a root-and-branch review of all public funding of the sector and what it delivers, reports The Australian. Included will be government funding of National Indigenous TV, Imparja TV and Indigenous Community TV as well as the 27 metropolitan and regional indigenous community radio stations, eight Remote Indigenous Media Organisations and 71 Remote Indigenous Broadcasting Services. The review will also look … [Read more...] about Australia reviews funding of indigenous media
SBS-CNBC launches in Korea
Seoul – CNBC in Asia Pacific and SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System) officially launched SBS-CNBC during a ceremony held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. The launch saw more than 250 business and government VIP’s, including Mark Hoffman, president, CNBC and Se Young Yoon, chairman of SBS. SBS-CNBC will focus on Korea’s daily business news, complemented with international coverage from CNBC bureaux around the world. Key programme highlights include: Closing … [Read more...] about SBS-CNBC launches in Korea
SBS and Madman Entertainment sign three-year DVD deal
SBS Content Sales and Distribution announced that it will renew its three-year DVD distribution deal with independent distribution partner Madman Entertainment. SBS and Madman have released more than 200 DVDs of Australian and international programs since March 2007, including three series of the popular UK drama Skins and local successes Food Safari, Wilfred and AFI Award winner East West 101. The decision to reappoint Madman Entertainment comes just four months after SBS announced that it had … [Read more...] about SBS and Madman Entertainment sign three-year DVD deal
SBS attends ATF for the first time
SBS Content Sales attended the Asia Television Forum (ATF) in Singapore for the first time and presented over 60 hours of programming at the market. Kristin Burgham, SBS Content sales manager said, "SBS Content Sales is thrilled to be attending ATF for the first time. This market provides a great opportunity for SBS content to gain more exposure in the Asian market." … [Read more...] about SBS attends ATF for the first time