Hong Kong - RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network and HK CABLE TV announced that they had signed a carriage deal to bring RTL CBS Entertainment and RTL CBS Extreme to more viewers in Hong Kong. The two channels are now available to all HK CABLE TV HD subscribers. “CABLE TV aims to broaden viewers’ global vision via our well-known international channels,” says Helina Wong, Vice President, Subscription Services, Hong Kong Cable Television Limited. “We always strive to bring … [Read more...] about RTL CBS Entertainment & Extreme in HK
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Pay-TV innovation landscape in Asia-Pacific
In many respects, the pay-TV industry is a global success story, exceeding a billion subscribers and US$200 billion in global industry revenue earlier this decade, and widely expected to approach US$250 billion in global industry revenues by 2020. However, the industry is going through a period of change and development, with service providers in many markets facing a perfect storm of slowing growth, intensifying competition and business model disruption, driven by improving broadband quality … [Read more...] about Pay-TV innovation landscape in Asia-Pacific
A+E Networks appoints Mark Neil
London - A+E Networks UK announced the appointment of Mark Neil to the role of Vice President of Finance. In his new position Neil will lead A+E Network UK’s finance team and will play an integral role in shaping the business and driving continued growth. He reports directly to Nicolas Eglau, Chief Operating Officer at A+E Networks UK, and General Manager, Nordics, the Benelux and CEEMEA. Neil joins A+E Networks UK from Scripps Networks Interactive where he is CFO, UK and EMEA. In a career … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints Mark Neil
CASBAA, 25 years in the making
Trade body CASBAA is best known for its conventions where relevant industry issues are debated at length with experts who speak at the event. This year is no exception, in fact, Christopher Slaughter, CASBAA’s CEO explains, “We are very excited about this year’s programme, especially about some of the great speakers who are coming from outside our region, as well as those from closer to home. Irwin Gotlieb, Global Chairman of media agency Group M, is one of the most powerful men in advertising. … [Read more...] about CASBAA, 25 years in the making
LeEco features QYOU content in North America
Los Angeles – The QYOU, the world’s leading curator of internet video for the TV Everywhere market, announces a new partnership with LeEco. The deal marks the first time that The QYOU’s content is available in North America. Officially launching its US business at an event in San Francisco, LeEco unveiled a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem spanning film, sports, and live entertainment available across an array of premium consumer electronics and lifestyle products – including … [Read more...] about LeEco features QYOU content in North America
Endemol Shine France
Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group announced plans to integrate the company’s local businesses in France. Endemol France and Shine France, which currently operate separately, will come under one banner, Endemol Shine France. Endemol France President Nicolas Coppermann will lead the newly integrated business. Shine France President Thierry Lachkar has decided to step down at Shine France after Endemol Shine France has been launched and his departure … [Read more...] about Endemol Shine France