Miami– Cisneros Media announced Cosme Lopez’s decision to leave the company after more than 15 years of service, developing and expanding its pay-TV unit. Lopez had held the postion of Senior Vice President & General Manager of Pay TV Channels & Services. His responsibilities will now be assumed by members of the Cisneros Media Distribution team under the supervision of Marcello Coltro, EVP of Content Distribution of Cisneros Media. Lopez was successful in leveraging the … [Read more...] about SVP leaves Cisneros Media
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Screen Australia on docs
In Screen Australia CEO Graeme Mason’s speech at the Australian International Documentary Conference (AIDC), Mason commented that changes in the sector particularly around audience behaviour, the rise of VOD and the digital space, and the need for alternative and innovative financing models are already here. Mason highlighted that the challenge now is to adapt in order to survive. Mason also announced a new collaboration with NITV/SBS on a slate of documentaries with tremendous cultural … [Read more...] about Screen Australia on docs
CASBAA holds OTT Summit
Hong Kong- CASBAA holds its third annual OTT Summit in Singapore today, bringing together key stakeholders in the broadcasting and online video distribution sectors to discuss the latest trends and technologies in the industry, as well as important policy issues and more. During the OTT Summit, CASBAA will release Same Same But Different? Video Policies for Asian Pay-TV and OTT, a major new study on OTT regulation in Asian jurisdictions. The publication explores how an industry eager to develop … [Read more...] about CASBAA holds OTT Summit
Inmarsat selects Thales
Inmarsat has selected Thales to develop and manufacture a Complementary Ground Component (CGC) terminal for its European Aviation Network (EAN) high-speed inflight connectivity solution. Thales has already commenced development of the CGC terminal, which will be fitted onto aircraft to provide a crucial link with the LTE-based ground network. Development work is scheduled for completion in March 2017, prior to system trials and formal entry into service in the same year. Airlines will be able to … [Read more...] about Inmarsat selects Thales
RNC debate reaches 3 million viewers
Miami- Telemundo’s broadcast of the only GOP debate sanctioned by the Republican National Committee (RNC) aired by a Spanish-language network, reached a cumulative audience o 3 million total viewers, according to Nielsen. Produced in partnership with CNN, the debate broadcasted on 25 February, averaging 1,220,000 total viewers including 531,000 adults (18-49) and 607,000 adults (25-54). Telemundo News’ broadcast of the GOP debate from Houston was part of the network’s #YODECIDO … [Read more...] about RNC debate reaches 3 million viewers
Speigel TV signs with PRIME
Prime Entertainment Group announced a post-Berlin deal with German pay-TV channel, Spiegel TV Wissen for documentary and investigation shows. Among the documentaries sold to Speigel TV are Narcos Andausia (1x52’), Chicago Ghetto & Gangs (1x52’) and Capetown, the Anti-Gang Squad (1x60’), all of which has been beating audience records in France with performances gathering an average of 1.7 million viewers in one night. … [Read more...] about Speigel TV signs with PRIME