Singapore – StarHub TV and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announced on May 22 that they will bring in two new high-definition channels, RTL CBS Entertainment HD (StarHub TV Channel 509) and RTL CBS Extreme HD (StarHub TV Channel 428) on May 26. To give customers a taste of the channels, a free preview will be held from launch to July 31. In addition, on-demand and StarHub TV Anywhere options are scheduled to be launched in the third quarter of 2014, truly giving StarHub … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Entertainment HD and RTL CBS Extreme HD launch on StarHub TV
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CNA presents a special one-hour panel discussion
Singapore – Regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia is presenting a special one hour panel discussion after the Singapore Parliament was reconvened on May 16. This panel discussion will broadcast on May 20. The programme will discuss the President’s Address, take stock of some of the measures that have been implemented over the past two years, key areas addressed and how they have impacted the electorate, as well as upcoming challenges. The panellists will also look at segments of … [Read more...] about CNA presents a special one-hour panel discussion
Encompass launches MEGAPOD in Asia
Singapore – Encompass Digital Media launched its new US$7 million broadcast monitoring facility, the MEGAPOD – the first-of-its-kind multi-channel broadcast monitoring and play out facility with multi-channel and multi-format for linear and over-the-top (OTT) delivery capabilities – on April 29. The MEGAPOD can handle up to 250 channels, from ingest to delivery across multiple screens. “MEGAPOD is a one-of-its-kind facility in Asia which enables our customers to … [Read more...] about Encompass launches MEGAPOD in Asia
StarHub TV presents two channels in HD
Starting April 30, StarHub TV customers will be able to watch Phoenix Chinese Channel (PCC) (StarHub TV Ch 805) and Phoenix InfoNews Channel (PIN) (StarHub TV Ch 806) in crystal-clear clarity, as they will be showcased in high definition (HD). The addition of these two Chinese-centric channels will bring the total number of HD channels on StarHub TV to 47. Phoenix Chinese Channel, the flagship of Phoenix TV, is a 24-hour Mandarin infotainment channel offering top-quality programming ranging from … [Read more...] about StarHub TV presents two channels in HD
Channel NewsAsia launches Smart TV app
Singapore – Regional broadcaster Channel NewsAsia has launched an all-new Smart TV app with Samsung. The app allows users to have access to an extensive selection of content from Channel NewsAsia that covers news, business, lifestyle, travel, history, current affairs and documentaries on their Samsung Smart TVs. The launch is in conjunction with the release of Samsung’s newest 2014 Smart TV sets, including the Samsung Curved UHD TV, from April onwards. With Channel NewsAsia’s … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia launches Smart TV app
BBC Worldwide Asia adds four new hires
Singapore – BBC Worldwide has announced four new senior hires across Business and Legal Affairs, Finance, HR and Business Development for its Asia business. Based in Singapore, they will travel throughout the region to support BBC Worldwide Asia’s businesses in Greater China, India, Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. The four new additions are: Laura Byrnes, VP, Head of Business and Legal Affairs for Asia was previously Director, Legal & Business Affairs for NBC Universal Asia … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Asia adds four new hires