Government bodies across Asia have long recognised that information – and most particularly the highspeed and seamless delivery of such information to the populace – is the key to prosperity and improved standards of living. Across the region, we are seeing national information communication technology (ICT) strategies being developed, refined, and deployed. A prime case-in-point is the significant ICT goals outlined in Malaysia’s Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP), which was unveiled … [Read more...] about Could DTT infocasting bridge Asia’s ICT divide?
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2007 January – 29/01/2007 – 04/02/2007
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ASIAN TELEVISION BUSINESS. FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF TELEVISION ASIA, TELEVISION ASIA'S EXECUTIVE NEWS - DIRECT TO YOUR DESKTOP EVERY MONDAY MORNING.Television Asia's Executive News29 January 2007 ESPN STAR Sports loses hotel distribution in ChinaBeijing - China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has limited the number of foreign TV channels in hotel rooms to just 31.ESPN STAR Sports is among the channels to lose … [Read more...] about 2007 January – 29/01/2007 – 04/02/2007
ESPN STAR Sports loses hotel distribution in China
Beijing - China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has limited the number of foreign TV channels in hotel rooms to just 31.ESPN STAR Sports is among the channels to lose out."ESPN STAR Sports is still in the renewal process of its landing rights and is actively working to conclude the arrangements," says a company spokesman.The 31 permitted channels are CNN, HBO, Cinemax, CNBC Asia Pacific, MTV Mandari, National Geographic Channel Asia, STAR Movies, … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports loses hotel distribution in China
Advertisers game for 2008 Olympics on CCTV
CCTV’s strategy of offering more events and more flexible packaging paid off handsomely as the national broadcaster rang up RMB6.7 billion (US$855 million) in ad revenues from its annual prime time auction for 2007—15.7% more than the previous year.The participation of more multinational advertisers and keenly sought-after packages leading up to the the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games contributed to the record result.“As CCTV bidding is the benchmark for all advertising in China, it … [Read more...] about Advertisers game for 2008 Olympics on CCTV
2007 January – 22/01/2007 – 28/01/2007
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ASIAN TELEVISION BUSINESS. FROM THE PUBLISHERS OF TELEVISION ASIA, TELEVISION ASIA'S EXECUTIVE NEWS - DIRECT TO YOUR DESKTOP EVERY MONDAY MORNING. Television Asia's Executive News22 January 2007Aiello named STAR CEO as Guthrie 'resigns'Hong Kong - Paul Aiello succeeds Michelle Guthrie as Chief Executive Officer of STAR, effective March 1 2007.Although announced as a resignation "for personal reasons", sources say Guthrie was forced … [Read more...] about 2007 January – 22/01/2007 – 28/01/2007
Aiello named STAR CEO as Guthrie ‘resigns’
Hong Kong - Paul Aiello succeeds Michelle Guthrie as Chief Executive Officer of STAR, effective March 1 2007. Although announced as a resignation "for personal reasons", sources say Guthrie was forced to quit due to emerging problems in India - traditionally STAR's most successful market and, at its peak, source of up to 80 percent of revenues. COO Steve Askew, injured in an accident last year, is officially on medical leave but believed to be leaving the company and other staff … [Read more...] about Aiello named STAR CEO as Guthrie ‘resigns’
