E-Vision plans to expand its HD channels from the current nine channels being offered to about 20 channels by the end of this year.
It also said it was exploring 3D TV techology as part of a package of new services for customers.
Other new features provided by E-Vision include [...]
Television New Zealand (TVNZ) has said its total operating revenue has dropped 16.6 percent due to heavy declines in advertising.
It said ad revenue dropped NZ$12.7 million (US$8.8 million) year on year, with total operating revenue dipping to NZ$186.9 million (US$130 million) [...]
China - The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has placed a suspension on the IPTV service operated by Guangxi Telecom, claiming that the company launched the service without due permission, reports the Beijing Morning Post.
A subsidiary of China Telecom, [...]
Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and the Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications (Intersputnik) announced that they have signed a substantial multi-transponder lifetime lease agreement for capacity on board the ABS-2 satellite expected to launch in 2012.
This [...]
Seoul - Kim Jae-chul, the new president of MBC, was blocked by MBC Union members in front of the broadcaster's headquarters on his first day of work last week.
According to The Korea Times, Kim tried to enter MBC headquarters located in Seoul's Yeouido but was successfully blocked [...]
Los Angeles - Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) unveiled a host of licensing deals totaling over 140 programming hours for the territories of Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines and South Korea.
Foxtel in Australia has picked up the new G4 series [...]
Singapore - AETN All Asia Networks (AAA Networks) announced the promotion of Michele Schofield to the position of vice president – programming and production.
In this role, Schofield continues to oversee all day-to-day programming related activities of the company from acquisitions, [...]
Lotus Racing and CNN International announced a partnership deal that sees the newest Formula One team entering into a long-term agreement with the world's leading news network. CNN's world-famous logo will feature on the T127 race cars, the drivers' overalls and on all team clothing.
The [...]
Singapore - Effective 29 March 2010, MediaCorp Channel U will showcase a new programming mix during prime-time.
MediaCorp Channel U will offer viewers entertainment on weekdays between 8pm and 10pm with acquired programs from the region and local productions. For acquired programs, [...]
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced the launch of essmediaguide.com, an online resource for advertisers and marketers to key information on ESS properties, content, sponsorship opportunities as well as the latest ratings and research information.
As the online companion [...]