20 May 2013
WRN Broadcast has today announced the appointment of Nick Thompson to the position of Non-Executive Director.
Thompson, who was Managing Director of Arqiva’s Broadcast & Media division until 2011, has a wealth of experience in creating and building international businesses, specifically in the broadcast and media sectors. The appointment will see Thompson work with WRN Broadcast’s board and executive management team to inform the company’s strategic development plan and further progress the rapid growth the company has experienced in the last few years in the ever-changing international broadcast marketplace.
Tim Ashburner, Chairman, WRN Broadcast, said: “We’re delighted to appoint Nick Thompson as a Non-Executive Director. With our recent investment into key emerging areas and with several significant customer wins Nick joins us at a very exciting time for the company. We welcome the wealth of experience Nick brings and we are excited to have his guidance and support. By continuing to strengthen our board, we are confident that we can continue to develop our provision of first-class international broadcast and media services.”
At Arqiva, Thompson was responsible for establishing one of the world’s largest satellite and broadcast services companies. Prior to this, he had significant success as President, EMEA division, at Loral CyberStar; Managing Director, Satellite division at Kingston Communications; and CEO of Inmedia Communications – before leading the sale of Inmedia to Arqiva in 2005.
Nick Thompson said: “I’m delighted to be joining WRN Broadcast as a Non-Executive Director. The company has made tremendous progress over the last few years and I’m confident my recent experience of creating and leading one of the world’s largest satellite and broadcast services companies will allow me to assist the senior management team in driving WRN Broadcast to become one of the pre-eminent providers of digital broadcast and media playout services, globally.”
Under the leadership of CEO, David Treadway, WRN Broadcast continues to provide multi-channel playout, content management and distribution services for some of the world’s greatest networks including Viacom, Top Up TV and Zuku.
17 May 2013
- arvato at influential ‘Media Finance Focus 2013’ conference inNew Orleans
- arvato Systems’ comprehensive solutions suite supports the latest trends in the media industry, including cross-media, on-demand, and non-linear services
arvato Systems is set to participate in the annual MFM & BCCA conference for the fourth time. Visitors to the well-established event in the U.S. media industry can learn more about arvato Systems’ advanced software solutions for broadcast and new media, all of which deliver the latest features such as cross-media marketing, integrated rights management, and ad slot optimization.
Media Finance Focus 2013 is an exclusive event established in theU.S.media industry many years ago. It is primarily geared toward business managers at media companies. Over 150 participants will gather at The Roosevelt Hotel inNew Orleansfrom 20 to 22 May 2013 to hear the latest on topics such as finance, accounting, taxes, human resources, and technologies as these relate to TV, radio, print, and the Internet.
arvato Systems will present IT solutions that support and simplify highly complex, cross-media advertising strategies at Booth 118. The sales software ensures optimal management and the perfect placement of commercials and banner advertisements, with maximum flexibility in terms of the type of customer, campaign, or media. This way, the solutions provide an integrated workflow that incorporates the latest media technologies to help unlock the full potential of advertising.
Eivind Sandstrand, Corporate Business Manager North America at arvato Systems S4M GmbH inCologne, will deliver a presentation focusing on the central web-based media sales platform AdStore and the S4AdOpt optimization tool, as well as the benefits of Avatega, the modular, all-in-one solution. “There are many benefits for users from the media industry such as optimized profits in cross-media sales,” says the long-time industry expert.
www.s4m.arvato-systems.de.
11 May 2013
Japan International Broadcasting (JIB) announced that NHK WORLD TV is now available, in full HD, to Virgin Media XL TV customers on channel 625.
NHK WORLD TV, an English-language television service for viewers all over the world, provides the very latest information from Japan , Asia and the rest of the world, as well as a wide variety of programming, 24 hours a day.
Making full use of NHK’s extensive global network, “NEWSLINE” updates viewers every hour with the latest hard news, covering world events and business-related news. Other popular programs include “J-MELO”, which highlights the latest Japanese music of all genres ranging from pop and rock to jazz and classical, as well as “Dining with the chef”, which introduces the world view and attraction of Japanese cuisine that cares about the overall harmony of a variety of ingredients.
Virgin Media is the first provider of all four broadband, TV, mobile phone and home phone services in the UK. Through its expanding cable network, it has developed the most advanced interactive television service through combining broadcast TV, thousands of hours of on demand programming and the best of the web in a single set-top box powered by TiVo. The company was the first to offer HD TV and 3D on demand to millions of UK households.
NHK, Japan’s only public broadcaster, operates four television and three radio channels in Japan. NHK WORLD is the overseas wing of NHK providing TV, radio and internet services.
http://www.jibtv.com
For more information, go to www.virginmedia.com
9 May 2013
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I; formerly Intelsat Global Holdings S.A.), the world’s leading provider of satellite services, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
IntelsatS.A.reported revenue of $655.1 million and a net loss of $7.8 million, or $0.09 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The company also reported EBITDA1, or earnings before net interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization, of $496.8 million, and Adjusted EBITDA1 of $505.8 million, or 77 percent of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Contracted backlog at March 31, 2013, was $10.4 billion.
Intelsat CEO Dave McGlade said, “Intelsat provides critical communications infrastructure on a global basis for customers in the media, network services, and government sectors. By offering solutions for global media distribution, broadband infrastructure for fixed and mobile applications, and innovative, end-to-end government services, Intelsat is positioned to benefit from the rapidly expanding global consumption of content and data.”
“Total revenue grew 2% in the first quarter of 2013, as compared to the year-earlier quarter. On-network revenue grew 4% in the period, reflecting solid demand for transponder services and the benefit of refreshed video neighborhood capacity and mobility capacity provided by our 2012 launch campaign,” McGlade continued. “In addition, managed services revenue increased, reflecting demand for our global hybrid infrastructure of terrestrial and satellite capacity, particularly for mobility applications for network services customers. New customer and renewal activity remains steady, and our backlog, at $10.4 billion, offers visibility into future revenue trends.”
“I am pleased to welcome common and preferred stockholders following our IPO in April 2013. We are using the funds raised in our stock offerings, combined with the interest savings from our recent debt re-financings, to begin a positive cycle of de-leveraging that we believe will enhance the equity value we create for our stakeholders.”
About Intelsat
Intelsat (NYSE: I) is the leading provider of satellite services worldwide. For almost 50 years, Intelsat has been delivering information and entertainment for many of the world’s leading media and network companies, multinational corporations, Internet Service Providers and governmental agencies. Intelsat’s satellite, teleport and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting the standard for transmissions of video, data and voice services. From the globalization of content and the proliferation of HD, to the expansion of cellular networks and broadband access, with Intelsat, advanced communications anywhere in the world are closer, by far.
8 May 2013
Arab Satellite Communications Organization – Arabsat – has signed a contract to build its new headquarters in the Diplomatic Quarter inRiyadh. The new building will be constructed by Al-BAWANI Co. Ltd on land provided by the Government of theKingdomofSaudi Arabiato Arabsat and covers an area of nearly 14,000 square meters.
Eng. Khalid bin Ahmed Balkhyour, President & CEO of Arabsat, stated “This project has been in collaboration with the High Commission for Development of Riyadh, where His Royal Highness the Prince of Riyadh issued his consent so that Riyadh Principality take over the supervision of the design and implementation of the building through an international competition in which more than 25 local and global designers have participated. Al-BAWANI Co. Ltd will build Arabsat headquarters within 30 months.”
Balkhyour praised the fundamental support received by theKingdom ofSaudi Arabia since the establishment of Arabsat, when the Kingdom hosted Arabsat headquarters in the Diplomatic Quarter and its main station in Dirab outsideRiyadh, allocating pieces of land to these headquarters. The Kingdom also provided a grant to build Arabsat’s new headquarters, which will be one of the main features of the Diplomatic Quarter inRiyadh as expected by the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh.
Mr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Tuwajiri, Chairman of Al-BAWANI Co., Ltd. said, “We thank Arab Satellite Communications Organization for providing the opportunity for Al-BAWANI Co. Ltd to build this important building with its distinctive architectural features.” He added that his company is looking forward to a lasting strategic partnership with Arabsat.
