Bermuda– ABS announced it has been granted landing rights from the Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) in December 2015 to operate its first satellite in Brazil, the new revolutionary ABS-3A satellite on both C and Ku-bands. Providing 720 MHz in C-band and 216 MHz in Ku-band over Latin America, ABS-3A is the first commercial all-electrical propulsion satellite in the industry and entered into operation in August 2015. The satellite is available to serve a wide range … [Read more...] about ABS-3A granted rights
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9 Story sells to ABC
Toronto, Canada– 9 Story Media Group announced that it has signed licenses with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for second seasons of Camp Lakebottom (52x11’), Numb Chucks (52x11’), Peg + Cat (50x11’). The combined deal brings over 75 half hours of new programming to the public broadcaster. ABC currently airs the first season of Camp Lakebottom and Numb Chucks on ABC3, while Peg + Cat airs on ABC Kids. … [Read more...] about 9 Story sells to ABC
A+E promotes new SVP
New York– A+E Networks has promoted Christopher Barry to Senior Vice President, Head of Finance and Business Planning, International and Digital, it was announced by Art Vomvas, Executive Vice President, Financial and Business Planning, A+E Networks. Reporting to Vomvas and Sean Cohan, President, International and Digital Media, Barry will lead a team responsible for the financial oversight, business planning and strategic support for growth initiatives and investments in the International … [Read more...] about A+E promotes new SVP
Inmarsat at Satellite 2016
Inmarsat will highlight its latest technologies and services at Satellite 2016, including the benefits of its cutting edge Global Xpress (GX) worldwide constellation. In 2016, GX-powered services will continue to be rolled-out and the company aims to have achieved an annual revenue run-rate for GX of $500 million by the end of 2020. Inmarsat had recently confirmed the intention to launch its fourth GX satellite, Inmarsat-5 F4 (‘I-5 F4’), in the later part of 2016. As well as GX, … [Read more...] about Inmarsat at Satellite 2016
BBC goes 360
London- As BBC World News turns 25, its flagship technology programme, Click launches its first ever 360° programme with never before broadcast views of CERN’s famous Large Hadron Collider on 12 March. Working with Derren Brown’s trick designer Anthony Owen, viewers will witness the world's first 360° magic trick and the world's first 360° game review. They will also explore a remote Swiss glacier to learn about the research technology buried beneath metres of snow, … [Read more...] about BBC goes 360
Mediacorp’s Brand Studio
Singapore– Brand Studio teams up with the South Australia Tourism Commission in a three-month campaign to showcase the best that South Australia has to offer well-travelled singles and young couples. At the centre of the South Australia Tourism Commission campaign is a digital guide with rich multi-media content created exclusively by Brand Studio, featuring in a range of Mediacorp platforms – todayonline.com, Class95 Facebook, radio station Lush 99.5 and Singapore’s number one … [Read more...] about Mediacorp’s Brand Studio