The Communications Authority (CA) is inviting members of the public to submit their views to the CA Secretariat between February 18 and April 2, 2013, on the quality and variety of television programmes provided by the two domestic free television programme service licensees, namely Asia Television Limited (ATV) and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB). In the context of the mid-term review of ATV and TVB's licenses conducted in 2010, the CA decided to collect public views on the quality and … [Read more...] about Views sought on programmes provided by free TV licensees in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s TVB lodges judicial review on new free TV licences
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) has lodged a judicial review application to the High Court in relation to the recommendation by the former Broadcasting Authority (now Communications Authority) to issue three new free TV licences. TVB reiterates that it is not blindly objecting to the issuance of new free TV licences and that it is not afraid of competition. However, the broadcaster states that the government must first clarify three crucial questions: What is the optimal number of free TV … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s TVB lodges judicial review on new free TV licences
Television Broadcasts China (TVBC) unveiled
Hong Kong – A press conference on the launch of Television Broadcasts China (TVBC) was held in Beijing on December 27, 2012. Honourable guests attending the press conference included Mr Li Rui Gang, Chairman of China Media Capital (CMC) and TVBC, Mr Cheong Shin Keong, General Manager of Broadcasting Division of TVB, Mr Jin Zhong Bo, CEO of TVBC and Ms Cheng Suet Fei, CFO of TVBC. TVBC was established on August 8, 2012 by Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), China Media Capital … [Read more...] about Television Broadcasts China (TVBC) unveiled
TVB continues mobile expansion
Hong Kong – TVB is launching a news app in the third quarter this year to increase its mobile presence and mobile ad revenue. The company, which reported an interim profit of HK$850 million for the first half of 2012, recently began monetising its myTV mobile platform through in-stream video ads. According to the company, ad revenue grew by 54% for the first half of 2012 compared to the same period last year. This increase is largely attributed to in-stream video ads, wallpaper ads and … [Read more...] about TVB continues mobile expansion
Hong Kong FTA channels will air the Olympics
Hong Kong – Free-to-air channels TVB and ATV have reached an agreement to pay i-Cable an undisclosed amount to broadcast 200 hours of Olympic events, including the opening and closing ceremonies. Commerce Secretary Gregory So Kam-leung said i-Cable, TVB and ATV worked out a deal after seven hours of closed-door discussions. Hong Kong’s The Standard reported that both terrestrial broadcasters will jointly produce the Games package. The International Olympic Committee requires iCable … [Read more...] about Hong Kong FTA channels will air the Olympics
Update on Hong Kong FTA Olympic broadcast rights
In light of recent debate surrounding the broadcast of the 2012 Olympic Games on FTA channels in Hong Kong, Television Broadcast Limited (TVB) has announced that they have been actively negotiating with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on the acquisition of broadcast rights of the Games. The company said it will make the best effort to acquire the rights of the Olympic Games to serve the interest of the public at large. Once a decision has been made, TVB will invite Asia … [Read more...] about Update on Hong Kong FTA Olympic broadcast rights
