Japan’s J:COM and 38 other cable TV companies are combining forces to launch a national channel dedicated to 4K Ultra HD programming in December.
More than 110 content providers have expressed interest in contributing to the 4K channel, according to the Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association (JCTA), which also plans to produce its own Ultra HD shows.
Read more at Rapid TV News
Sony Pictures Television has made several changes to the regional leadership of its international distribution team ahead of next week’s Mipcom TV market in Cannes. The move follows yesterday’s promotion of Steve Mosko to SPT chairman.
The international team, which is led by Keith LeGoy, looks after the licensing of Sony’s movies and TV series to free television, basic cable, subscription pay TV and new media platforms in global markets.
Read more at Variety
Ooyala’s Q2 Global Video Index shows that nearly half of all video plays and ad impressions for publishers occurred on mobile devices.
Since Q2 2012, mobile video plays have grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 111 per cent, with the share of video plays on mobile devices increasing to 44 per cent in Q2 2015 from less than 5 per cent over the same period. That’s a huge 844 per cent rise.
Read more at Advanced Television
Hong Kong, 29 September, 2015 – In a year of undeniable sea-change within the broadcast industry, the debate at this year’s CASBAA Convention at its new venue at Hong Kong’s Intercontinental Hotel promises to be hotter than ever. With the theme ‘Making Waves’, the convention has secured an impressive line up of speakers comprising of key industry players from all over the world. From global media giants such as AOL and Virgin Media to regional players such as China Media Capital, this year’s convention will waste no time in getting to the heart of the most pertinent issues facing the cable and satellite industry today.
With over-the-top – or OTT – in all its forms and formats being one of the biggest stories on the broadcast industry landscape this year, the topic will take pride of place at this year’s convention. Over the course of the convention, a wide range of issues related to OTT such as content, revenue-drivers, technologies, audience behaviors and regulation will be on the agenda.
“Whilst we cannot deny the role that linear TV will continue to play a role in the region, we must face the reality that OTT is here to stay and adapt accordingly,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “The simple truth is that companies that fail to evolve will be left behind. By taking a look at some of the best practices in the industry, both in our neck of the woods and further afield, it is our belief that the CASBAA Convention will help our members find ways to navigate – and even conquer – these unchartered seas.”
Following an official welcome from Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary of the Hong Kong SAR Government, AOL’s Digital Prophet, David Shing will kick-start proceedings with an overview of the ever-evolving landscape, focusing on how OTT is now permeating every aspect of the content industry. Giving a UK perspective, Tom Mockridge of Virgin Media will discuss how the broadcast and digital landscapes have become increasingly intertwined and how Virgin has become a leader in this space.
With news hot off the press of his new venture with Warner Bros., Li Ruigang of China Media Capital will be giving the China keynote speech. He will discuss how his investment strategy has helped establish him as one of the major players in the region bridging both the Chinese and international media landscape. Greg Beitchman from CNN and Mark Howard from Forbes will look at driving revenue streams in what is becoming an increasingly digital landscape, while content providers Alon Shtruzman from Keshet Media and Mike Hyun-dong Suh from CJ E&M will look at key trends in the content market across Asia. Covering off the latest developments in how technology is being used in the broadcast arena will be David Downey from Invidi and Sam Rogoway from Victorious. Gwynne Shotwell from SpaceX will be boldly going where no CASBAA speaker has gone before to look at how space technology will not only revolutionize the media industry but life as we know it. Please see the table below for full Keynote and InConversation speaker line-up.
Confirmed Keynote Speakers and In Conversation Line-up To Date:
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Name |
Company |
Topic |
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David Shing |
Digital Prophet, AOL |
The television industry is experiencing a sea-change with the introduction of online, on demand and TV Everywhere. Audiences are both expanding and fracturing simultaneously but those bold enough to embrace the change could reap rewards. |
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Li Ruigang |
Chairman, China Media Capital |
Under Li Ruigang’s stewardship, China Media Capital has been making strategic investments in local broadcasters and distributors, as well as establishing partnerships with major global content and formats companies, all with an eye on the China market. |
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Tom Mockridge |
CEO, Virgin Media |
As a quad-play service provider offering fixed and mobile voice services, multichannel television, and broadband internet services, Virgin Media is a leader in the UK digital space. |
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Greg Beitchman |
Vice President, Content Sales and Partnerships, CNN International |
Already a global leader, CNNI has been exploring new approaches to monetizing news content, particularly in local markets. Deals in the Philippines and Indonesia have already been established, but it’s a great big world out there. |
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Mark Howard |
Chief Revenue Officer, Forbes Media |
In Conversation Are the economics of journalism broken? Not if you’re Forbes Media, a 98- year-old print publication that currently earns 70% of its revenue from digital – and increasingly, from video. Learn how a legacy brand has been reinvented with original thinking and strategic innovation. |
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Alon Shtruzman |
CEO International, Keshet Media |
With some of the hottest formats around, Keshet Media has a massive catalogue of tried and tested properties that appeal to audiences worldwide across all genres. How is the content market shaping up in Asia? Are there new trends to watch out for? |
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Mike Hyun-dong Suh |
SVP, Head of Global Business, CJ E&M |
As one of the largest content and entertainment providers in Asia, CJ E&M has helped build the phenomenon that is K Culture and is uniquely positioned to spread Asia Pop Culture throughout the world. |
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Gwynne Shotwell |
President & COO, SpaceX |
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Disrupting long established patterns, they have succeeded in bringing advanced tech to the launching pad at a fraction of historic costs. The company is revolutionizing space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. |
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Jay Samit |
CEO, SeaChange |
“Disruption causes vast sums of money to flow from existing businesses and business models to new entrants.” Miss this exchange of ideas at your peril. |
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David Downey |
CEO, Invidi |
Can better data solve one of the biggest — and most expensive — mysteries in advertising? Addressable TV advertising is moving from a CMO’s dream to reality. Here’s what you need to know. |
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Sam Rogoway |
CEO, Victorious |
Audience, schmaudience, give me SUPERFANS. Victorious is all about |
The CASBAA Convention also provides plenty of opportunity for members and delegates to meet and interact with industry colleagues. As well as the booth display area and networking lounges for guests to relax, there are the popular networking parties.
This year, CASBAA will also hold an additional conference on the Monday prior to the convention at the Sheraton Hong Kong to discuss the topic ‘Making Online Advertising Click’. With a view to looking at best practices in the online advertising space, Detective Chief Superintendent, David Clark from the City of London Police Force will discuss what policies have worked for them in the UK, while Dr. Paul Watters will release some updated research on the nefarious places respectable brands can appear online. A host of other speakers from the media to welfare sectors will also take part in this session.
Sponsors for the CASBAA Convention 2015 include: ABS, Accedo, Akamai, AMC, APT Satellite, AsiaSat, Brightcove, Conax, France 24, Ideal Group, InvestHK, Irdeto, ITV Choice, Kantar Media, Letv, MEASAT, MediaExcel, nowTV, PwC, RTL CBS Asia, Scripps Networks Interactive, SES, Time Warner, True Visions, Turner and TV5Monde.
For further information about the CASBAA Convention 2015, please visit www.casbaaconvention.com.
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About CASBAA
CASBAA is the Asia Pacific region’s largest non-profit media association, serving the multi-channel audio-visual content creation and distribution industry. Established in 1991, CASBAA has grown with the industry to include digital multichannel television, content, platforms, advertising, and video delivery. Encompassing some 500 million connections within a footprint across the region, CASBAA works to be the authoritative voice for multichannel TV; promoting even-handed and market-friendly regulation, IP protection and revenue growth for subscription and advertising, while promoting global best practices. For more information, visit www.casbaa.com
—For enquiries, please contact:
Cynthia Wong
Member Relations & Marketing Director
CASBAA
Tel: +852 3929 1711
Email:
cynthia@casbaa.com
Amy Chan/Lucilla Lo
Ogilvy Public Relations
Tel: +852 2884 8421/ +852 2884 8651
Email: amy.chan@ogilvy.com / lucilla.lo@ogilvy.com
Mumbai, September 29, 2015: Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), India’s leading Media & Entertainment company has announced the launch of yet another exciting new television channel, Zee Magic.
Zee Magic is a completely customized general entertainment channel for French audiences in Africa, showcasing French dubbed Indian movies, series, food, reality shows and much more. The channel will be available on the Canal Plus Overseas platform on #51 from 1st October 2015.
“Our corporate philosophy of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ meaning ‘The world is my family’ is at the forefront of bringing authentic and entertaining content to our fast growing audiences across the globe”, says Essel Group & ZEEL Chairman, Dr. Subhash Chandra.
“Zee Magic is a dedicated French offering from ZEE for Francophone Africa. All content has undergone extensive research and we are very excited to be the first to offer Bollywood in French to our viewers,” says Harish Goyal, CEO Africas.
This comes after ZEEL successfully launched Zee World an English language general entertainment channel showcasing the best of Indian content for viewers in Sub Saharan Africa early this year.
With a strong worldwide presence, boasting over 36 international channels which entertains 959+ million viewers across 169 countries, ZEEL first ventured into Africa 19 years ago as the brand’s first international territory. Its widely acclaimed flagship channel ZEE TV has been present on DSTV since 1996 & Canal Plus since 2006.
Zee Magic will launch with three award winning series, REMARIAGE, LA PROMESSE, LIEN SACRE and Blockbuster Bollywood movies.
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About Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL):
Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited is one of India’s leading television media and entertainment companies. It is amongst the largest producers and aggregators of Hindi programming in the world, with an extensive library housing over 210,000 hours of television content. With rights to more than 3,500 movie titles from foremost studios and of iconic film stars, ZEE houses the world’s largest Hindi film library. Through its strong presence worldwide, ZEE entertains over 959 million viewers across 169 countries. ZEE has been selected Business Superbrands 2010-11, Industry Validated.
Pioneer of television entertainment industry in India, ZEE’s well-known brands include Zee TV, Zee Cinema, Zee Anmol, Zee Smile, &TV, Zee Action, Zee Classic, &pictures, Zee Salaam, Zee Cafe, Zee Studio, Zee ETC Bollywood, Zindagi, Zing, Living Foodz, Ten Sports, Ten Cricket, Ten Action, Ten Golf and Zee Q. The company also has a strong offering in the regional language domain with channels such as Zee Marathi, Zee Talkies, Zee Bangla, Zee Bangla Cinema, Zee Telugu, Zee Kannada and Zee Tamizh. The company’s recently launched HD offerings include Zee TV HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Studio HD, &pictures HD, &TV HD and Ten HD.
ZEE and its affiliate companies have leading presence across the media value chain including television broadcasting, cable distribution, direct-to-home satellite services, digital media and print media amongst others. More information about ZEE and its businesses is available on www.zeetelevision.com
Cignal TV has proven its leadership in the Philippine Pay TV market by being the first and only pay TV service provider to reach over one million subscribers as of August 2015. As a way of thanking its industry partners and friends, Cignal held a thanksgiving party on Sept.23 to mark this historic milestone — not only for the company but for the entire television industry as well.
Read more at Manila Standard Today
Poland’s National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) has received a total of 24 bids from over 10 companies for four channels on the upcoming eighth multiplex (MUX-8).
The applicants include A+E Networks’ AETN Poland, along with Scripps Networks Polska, the new owner of TVN, one of the country’s top two commercial broadcasters.
Read more at Broadband TV News
The BBC has confirmed plans to release a dedicated version of its iPlayer app designed specifically for children in 2016.
BBC iPlayer for Children will come in the form of a tablet app for iPad and Android devices and will make it easier for youngsters to find kid-friendly content from CBBC and CBeebies, while blocking material that’s not suitable.
Read more at Advanced Television
SINGAPORE (September 28, 2015) – Sony Pictures Television Networks will launch a worldwide campaign across their channels in 177 countries, engaging viewers in environmental issues, it was announced today by Andy Kaplan, president, worldwide networks for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). The effort, titled Picture This, will utilize the channels’ storytelling expertise to engage viewers around environmental issues important to each market. Picture This will then combine these local efforts into a worldwide voice to bring awareness to everyday efforts that can help protect our natural resources.
“With the reach of our global networks and the passion of our storytelling, our networks will both engage the community and energize people to action by picturing a better environment,” said Kaplan. “Collectively we can make noise heard around the world on behalf of issues that are central to everyone’s well-being and do it in an entertaining way.”
In Asia, SPT Networks, which includes leading channels Animax, AXN, Gem, ONE and Sony Channel will present a three minute on air spot encouraging viewers to reduce the use of plastic bags in their daily lives. To communicate the message, SPT Networks enlisted the support of “El Gamma Penumbra”, the mesmerizing shadow play group who won the first season of Asia’s Got Talent on AXN earlier this year.
“The over-use of plastic bags in territories across Asia is a growing concern given the negative impact it has on our land, waterways, marine life and oceans. Through our Picture This campaign, we want to remind viewers to think twice before using, and then quickly discarding, their plastic bags. Partnering with El Gamma Penumbra, who is known for their compelling environmental performances, was a natural choice and their inspiring storytelling for Picture This is sure to make a big difference,” said Hui Keng Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia.
Picture a world without litter. Picture an urban oasis. Picture a beautiful forest. Picture This.
See Picture This and El Gamma Penumbra in action HERE
More information about Picture This can be found at the global website: www.sptpicturethis.com. Links to local efforts can also be found there, as well as assets that can be used to join the conversation on social media. #sptpicturethis
Sony Pictures Television (http://www.sonypicturestelevision.com), a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, is one of the television industry’s leading content providers, producing and distributing programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In addition to one of the industry’s largest libraries of award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) boasts a current program slate that includes top-rated daytime dramas and game shows, landmark off-network series, original animated series and critically acclaimed primetime dramas, comedies and telefilms. In addition to its US production business, SPT has 19 wholly-owned or joint venture production companies in 13 countries and also maintains offices in 31 countries. SPT’s worldwide television networks portfolio includes 150 channel feeds available in 178 countries, reaching more than 1.3 billion cumulative households worldwide. SPT also creates original content for and manages the studio’s premium streaming network, Crackle. Additionally, SPT owns US production company Embassy Row and is a part owner of the cable channel Game Show Network (GSN). SPT advertiser sales is one of the premier national advertising sales companies and handles the commercial inventory in SPT’s syndicated series as well as the Rural Media Group and DoctorOZ.com.
París, 28 September 2015 – EUTELSAT 115 West B, the first all-electric satellite of the Eutelsat Communications’ (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) global fleet, has completed the ascent to geostationary orbit and today began in orbit tests. Eutelsat’s new satellite is scheduled to enter full commercial service in mid-October, one month ahead of schedule.
EUTELSAT 115 West B is equipped with 24 C-band and 41.5 Ku-band equivalent transponders connected to beams covering Alaska, Canada, Mexico and South America, and will operate with exceptional elevation angles and coverage performances (EIRP) throughout the region. The satellite will take Eutelsat’s coverage of the Americas to new levels to offer cost-effective solutions for clients providing services that include broadband access, cellular backhaul, VSAT solutions and social connectivity.
Patricio Northland, CEO Eutelsat Americas, said: “I am delighted to announce that EUTELSAT 115 West B is now in geostationary orbit and will start commercial service one month ahead of schedule. This first all-electric satellite of our fleet is an important milestone towards our enhanced coverage of the Americas and a new example of how Eutelsat’s commitment to innovation allows us to provide superior solutions to customers.”
EUTELSAT 115 West B will be followed into orbit in early 2016 by the all-electric EUTELSAT 117 West B satellite that will be located at 117° West to boost capacity for Latin America broadcast markets. EUTELSAT 65 West A, the third satellite in the expansion roadmap of Eutelsat Americas, is scheduled for launch in 2016 and will feature high-power coverage of Brazil and Latin America in C, Ku and Ka-bands.
About Eutelsat Communications
Established in 1977, Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL, ISIN code: FR0010221234) is one of the world’s leading and most experienced operators of communications satellites. The company provides capacity on 39 satellites to clients that include broadcasters and broadcasting associations, pay-TV operators, video, data and Internet service providers, enterprises and government agencies.
Eutelsat’s satellites provide ubiquitous coverage of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific and the Americas, enabling video, data, broadband and government communications to be established irrespective of a user’s location.
Headquartered in Paris, with offices and teleports around the globe, Eutelsat represents a workforce of 1,000 men and women from 37 countries who are experts in their fields and work with clients to deliver the highest quality of service.
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