Hong Kong - CASBAA has announced details of the Mobile TV CXO Summit to be staged at the Hong Kong Cyberport on May 7. This year's Summit is organized in association with the worldwide Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF). The ‘Invitation Only' CASBAA/MEF Mobile TV CXO Summit 2009 will gather some 40 carriers, broadcasters, content providers, ad agencies, clients and technology solution providers. Issues highlighted during the Summit will include ‘Monetizing mobile - FTA vs Subs vs PPV … [Read more...] about CASBAA’s Mobile TV Summit
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ATV appoints new CEO
Hong Kong - Asia Television (ATV) has named Nancy Hu Gin-Ing as its new CEO. Hu will report to the boards of directors of ATV, effective immediately. Hu will fill the vacancy left by Ricky Wong Wai-Kay, the former ATV chairman who resigned after being on board for only 12 days in December 2008. Hu is a certified public accountant and veteran in the media and telecommunications industry, and was most recently vice- chairman/president of Videoland in Taiwan from 2003 to 2008. Prior to that, she … [Read more...] about ATV appoints new CEO
Australians spend one-third of daily leisure time online: TNS
Sydney - The average Australian now spends an hour and a half of their leisure time online each day, most (79 percent) login from home daily and many have met an online acquaintance in person, according to a recent global digital study conducted by market information group TNS. The Digital World, Digital Life study, which investigated online behaviour in 16 countries, found that globally, the amount of leisure time spent online overall was similar, but several Asian nations, such as China (44 … [Read more...] about Australians spend one-third of daily leisure time online: TNS
Hathway launches first cable DVR service in India
Mumbai - Hathway, digital cable provider in India has launched its Digital Box PLUS DVR solution, based on NDS XTV DVR technology. The NDS XTV DVR solution enables Hathway subscribers to record one television channel while viewing another one. Subscribers can now pause, record, play back, rewind and fast forward recorded content for viewing when they choose. Hathway has a history of firsts in the Indian cable TV market. It was the first cable operator to move to digital, the first to implement a … [Read more...] about Hathway launches first cable DVR service in India
Turkey’s AirTies and Smart Digivision tie up on IPTV
New Delhi - Turkey-based technology developer of wireless communications and consumer electronics AirTies, and Smart Digivision, an India-based telecommunications service provider has announced a partnership in New Delhi. Together they will bring IPTV technology to India. AirTies and Smart Digivision will be bringing interactive services and on-demand content to set-top box devices in millions of homes. "Through this service Indian families will be able to watch what they want, wherever they … [Read more...] about Turkey’s AirTies and Smart Digivision tie up on IPTV
Discovery HD launches in Korea on Skylife
Seoul - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and Korea Digital Satellite Broadcasting (SkyLife) announced that they have launched a 24-hour Discovery HD channel in Korea on the SkyLife HD platform. Discovery HD in Korea will offer new content that maximizes the potential of HD technology. These include Behind The Camera, a five-part series that follows three different photographers in each episode; Star Racer which features the world of high-stakes racing at the Montreal Grand Prix; and Stunt Stars, … [Read more...] about Discovery HD launches in Korea on Skylife