(Jul 4, 2013) The global market for IP video, cable, satellite and DTT set-top boxes as well as over the top media servers has shown its traditional start of the year dip according to a new study from Infonetics Research.
n its 1st quarter 2013 (1Q13) Set-Top Boxes and Pay TV Subscribers market share and forecast report, the market was worth $4.4 billion at the end of Q1 2013, a decline of 5% from the previous quarter.
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(Jul 4, 2013) Telecom Italia Media and Viacom International Media Networks have agreed the sale of its 51 per cent stake of MTV Italia to Viacom.
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(Jul 4, 2013) A+E Networks has announced that the UK launch of Lifetime is set for autumn. The launch marks the European debut for the brand, one of the leading female targeted cable networks in the US.
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(Jul 5, 2013) Programs from Euronews, a Europe-based international news channel, will now be aired on cable networks of the Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA).
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(Jul 5, 2013) SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (SESG.PA) is pleased to announce the signature of a comprehensive collaboration agreement with SSI-Monaco (Space Systems International Monaco S.A.M.).
SSI-Monaco, founded in 2004, signed a Licence Agreement with the Monaco Government in 2009 for the development and use of the 52 degrees East Monaco orbital position and is notably responsible for the realization of the MonacoSat satellite project.
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TOKYO, JAPAN, 4 JULY 2013 – MTV Japan today announced that MTV 81 (www.mtv81.com) is the official media partner for two of the biggest global Japanese pop culture events this year, to enable audiences to experience Japanese pop culture and entertainment that take place around the world – Japan Expo 2013 (July 4-7, Paris) and J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL 2013 (July 27-28: San Francisco).
MTV 81 is an English-language digital destination that showcases Japanese music and pop culture to an international audience through a multi-platform of original content, latest news, exclusive interviews, live reports and music videos, uniquely selected by MTV Japan.
Japan Expo, Europe’s biggest festival for Japanese culture, which marks its 14th year, attracted more than 190,000 visitors last year. As an official media partner of Japan Expo 2013, MTV 81 will provide extensive coverage that will include exclusive features and video interviews with some of the biggest Japanese artists performing at the Expo including Una (female pop artist based in Harajuku), Dempagumi.inc (six girls performance group based in Akihabara), and Nightmare (male rock band).
J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL is a Japanese pop culture-themed event in the U.S. Into its fifth year, the U.S. festival garnered 65,000 attendees last year. As the official media partner, MTV 81 will offer exclusive coverage of the live performances of Japanese artists such as Kylee (female singer-songwriter), Daichi (Human Beat Box) and today’s biggest J-pop icon Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who recently returned from a successful World Tour across Asia, Europe and the U.S. At the recent MTV Video Music Awards Japan (VMAJ) this year, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu won her first two MTV VMAJ Awards.
The media partnership with Japan Expo and J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL are platform examples of how MTV helps to export and promote Japanese culture to international audiences.
JAPAN EXPO 2013
Since the first edition, Japan Expo assigned itself two golden words: knowledge and entertainment. From Manga to J-Music, Cosplay shows to martial arts, the festival tackles as much traditional Japanese culture as contemporary pop culture. Japan Expo marks the 14th this year. On 2012’s event, the number of visitors recorded more than 190,000. More and more enterprises and the mass media are growing increasingly interested in the expo.
Japan Expo is not a mere festival but a real party event! Among the many exhibitors you can find publishers from the Manga, Anime and video games markets, a great deal of shops, Young Designers inspired by Japan, as well as over 150 fanzines and amateur booths.
The festival is also a place of amazing meetings between passionate people who like to gather around thousands activities: live performances, conferences, fashion shows, martial arts initiations, previews, Cosplay, Karaoke contests, video game tournaments and showcases, etc.
But Japan Expo would be nothing without its prestigious guests! Mangaka, chara-designers, singers, directors, authors, etc. Coming from Japan, France and other countries they have the opportunity here to meet their public and other artists.
J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL 2013
The J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL is an outdoor festival held every summer in San Francisco, California focusing on Japanese pop culture. With a wide variety of event programming including Japanese animation, film, art, music, fashion, games, and food, there is an increase in festival attendance each year. The festival in 2012 attracted 65,000 attendees.
This fifth year of the festival promises to be an exciting year. The festival is increasing its scale with the addition of new programming such as the first Northern California Japanese film festival “Japan Film Festival of San Francisco”, Food & Beverage Festival “POP GROUMET”, and J-POP LIVE at Union Square. The 2013 festival expects close to 70,000 attendees over the two days.
About MTV 81:
MTV 81 (www.mtv81.com), operated by MTV Japan since November 2012, is an English-language advertiser-supported digital platform designed to showcase Japanese artists and pop culture to international audiences. MTV 81 offers original content including live performances, artist profiles, news and interviews with those shaping Japanese pop culture and trends. MTV 81 references the international calling code for Japan. MTV 81 was created in collaboration with Dentsu Inc., whose broad portfolio includes some of Japan’s biggest brands.
About MTV Japan:
MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand. With a global reach of more than a half-billion households, MTV is the cultural home of the millennial generation, music fans and artists, and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV Japan launched on January 1, 2001 as a 24-hour channel offering a mixture of Japanese and international music content. MTV connects with its audiences through multi-platforms that include television, online and mobile phones to offer a complete experience of music and youth entertainment and is seen in about 7.2 million cable and satellite households. Outside of the United States, MTV is part of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), a division of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB). For information, please visit www.mtvjapan.com.
Media Contact:
Hiroki Hibi
Communications
MTV Japan (Tokyo)
Phone: +81-3-6434-3107
Email: hiroki.hibi@vimn.com
Hong Kong, 4 July, 2013 – CASBAA welcomed seven new Corporate Members to its roster during the first half of 2013 with Alcatel-Lucent, Televisa, Haldanes, Media Partners Asia, Movideo, Smartcast and SpaceX joining the Asia-Pacific’s premier association for multichannel TV.
“CASBAA’s newest Corporate Members highlight the diverse range of companies representing the value chain for multichannel TV in the region,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “From satellite, legal and information services to all manners of technology, our new members truly reflect the complexity of the broadcasting market today.”
Home to Bell Labs, Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in networking and communications technology, products, and services with operations throughout the world.
Grupo Televisa, S.A.B., is the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world with interests in TV production, broadcasting, distribution, DTH satellite services, as well as other entertainment-related industries.
Haldanes is a Hong Kong-based law firm experienced in serving the needs of local and Asia Pacific clients. Established in 1975, partners have an extensive collective knowledge of legal practice in the region.
Media Partners Asia (MPA) is a leading independent information services provider, focusing on media, communications and entertainment industries. MPA serves various audiences with multiple platforms, covering all major media-related sectors.
Movideo is the largest Software as a Service (SaaS) online video platform business based in the Asia Pacific region. Movideo was established in 2008 and now has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore and Shanghai.
Headquartered near Munich with offices in Hong Kong and Bangkok, SmartCast is a cloud based TV broadcast service provider which operates 32 playout centres with more than 80 TV and 50 radio customers worldwide.
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. With nearly 50 launches on their manifest representing over $4B in revenue, SpaceX is the world’s fastest growing launch services provider.
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About CASBAA
Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA and its members reach over 445 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content via industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit here.
For enquiries, please contact:
Desmond Chung
Associate Director, PR & Communications, CASBAA
Tel: +852 3929-1712
Email: desmond@casbaa.com
(Jul 3, 2013) Megan Casey and Claudia Spinelli have both been promoted to VP of current series at Nickelodeon Animation.
Casey will be overseeing various shows in current programming for the studio’s entertainment productions.
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(Jul 3, 2013) Viaccess-Orca has announced that Indonesian satellite TV provider PT Global Comm Nusantara (GCN) has selected its Smartcard Conditional Access System (CAS) to support an upcoming interactive satellite-based DTH service called “neotv.” Using Viaccess-Orca’s CAS, GCN will have the ability to cost-effectively deliver educational and cultural content to subscribers.
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(Jul 2, 2013) Tata Communications has launched its cloud-based broadcast quality video transcoding and delivery service. The new content transformation service has already been selected by Viacom18, a joint venture between Viacom and the Network18, to provide HD content transcoding and delivery via the cloud. Developed in partnership with Harmonic, the service allows Viacom18 to maximise its return on investments made in creative programming and to tackle piracy by enabling simultaneous syndication play-out anywhere in the world.
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