Hong Kong – Eurosport has unveiled a new high-definition (HD) channel available to operators and viewers across Asia-Pacific. This offering will extend to the Eurosport and Eurosportnews channels, currently distributed in 19 countries and territories across the region. Distribution platforms TFN Media and Kbro in Taiwan and SkyLife in South Korea have already taken up the new channel, with more platforms to follow before the end of the year. The Eurosport HD channel will be a near … [Read more...] about Sports gets more action
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AMC/Sundance increases distribution
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global announced additional carriage for Sundance Channel and WE tv with major distributors in five countries across Europe and Asia for its international television networks and video-on-demand (VOD) services. Sundance Channel and WE tv are expanding their reach into Asia, with two new launches in Taiwan. Both brands are launching as high definition channels in the country on DishHD, a pay TV platform, and on Chunghwa, Taiwan’s largest telecom … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance increases distribution
Li expands into East Asia
Taipei – LI TV HOLDINGS (Li) is continuing its expansion in Asia, launching in Taiwan on kbro, a cable platform; Chunghwa Telecom MOD, an IPTV platform; as well as the IPTV arm of Hong Kong Broadband Network, bbTV in Hong Kong. According to Li, these landings have increased the channel’s subscriber base to more than 100,000 in Taiwan alone. The channel airs on kbro channel 206 within the basic tier (HD99 pack), and Chunghwa Telecom MOD channel 089 within the basic tier (Digital Basic … [Read more...] about Li expands into East Asia
SPE Networks scores big with Taiwan’s LS Time Movie
SPE Networks – Asia has grown its channel representation in Taiwan following a groundbreaking deal inked to represent advertising sales and provide certain channel services for Taiwanese local Chinese language movie channel, LS Time Movie, from 1 January 2011. The agreement signed with Hong-Gi International Co., Ltd., owners of LS Time Movie, marks a milestone in Asia where SPE Networks – Asia becomes the first international channels group to represent and provide services to a local … [Read more...] about SPE Networks scores big with Taiwan’s LS Time Movie
Sundance makes its way to Taiwan
Adding to its reach in Asia, Sundance Channel is now available in Taiwan -- the result of the latest distribution license awarded to Rainbow Media by the country’s National Communications Commission (NCC). The channel, which was established by Robert Redford to offer audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries and original programs, is already distributed in the region in Singapore and South Korea. Today’s news represents a strengthened offering for Taiwanese … [Read more...] about Sundance makes its way to Taiwan
Taiwan in focus
Although TV and radio spending remained stable, other media sectors suffered from budget cuts particularly in the real estate and luxury goods industries. Ad spend in the tobacco industry fell dramatically as anti-smoking legislation came into effect. Taiwan’s health authorities banned smoking indoors in public areas. The law also bans cigarette ads and promotions. According to data from Nielsen Taiwan, magazine spending was the worst affected, falling 16.4 percent on year. Out-of-home … [Read more...] about Taiwan in focus
