1 September 2016
Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) will be at IBC-2016 in Amsterdam to showcase new services on its recently launched Badr-7 satellite which covers the Middle East and wide areas of Asia and Africa.
Arabsat CEO Eng./Khalid bin Ahmed Balkheyour said that Arabsat has recently signed a number of agreements with important and specialized satellite TV channels & networks to enhance Arabsat’s orbital position 26 ͦ degrees East.
(Source: Arabsat press release)
1 September 2016
MIRACLE BODY
Russia’s Golden Mermaids
Sep 24 Sat 15:10/ 21:10/ Sun 3:10/ 9:10 (UTC) <49 min.>
How far can athletes push the limits of their body? The question is central to this exclusive NHK documentary about Russian synchronized swimmers Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina, who just won back-to-back Olympic golds in the duet competition. Using cutting-edge video technology and breathtaking imagery, scientists deliver an unprecedented analysis of the physiological factors behind the pair’s underwater prowess. The result is a spectacular exploration of the human body’s full potential.
(Source: NHK WORLD TV press release)
1 September 2016
Michael Peters, CEO of Euronews Group, has appointed François Schmitt as the group’s Chief Operating Officer, with a seat on the Executive Committee.
As part of its NEXT strategy, Euronews has set up a new department charged with the operational management of broadcast and digital products.
Michael Peters has handed this operational remit to François Schmitt, who now oversees a number of units. The experience he acquired at the Eurosport group as Technical Director (1995-2001), then as Deputy CEO in charge of products, TV and digital content (2001-2015), will contribute to the Euronews group’s successful development.
François Schmitt joined Euronews SA in February as a consultant to help design the NEXT project.
“We are now entering the operational design phase of our NEXT project. NEXT will revolutionise the organisation and workflows of our various media i.e Euronews and Africanews, with the aim of delivering the group’s digital transformation and revamping our editorial offering.
To support our editorial teams, I am assigning François Schmitt to head a new department that operationally manage our linear and digital products.
His sharp and cross-functional vision is an asset that will help us deploy our new organisation by leveraging the many talents of our teams.”
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“Being part of this defining adventure, which will shape the group’s future, is a fascinating challenge. The objective now is to organise the group’s digital transformation so that every product is fully aligned with users’ new modes of consuming news, wherever they are in the world.
The group-wide project for Euronews and Africanews is an ambitious one. And in a world where the media are wondering about their future, heading up the Operations Department is also an exciting stage in my career.” |
(Source: Euronews press release)
24 August 2016
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, today announced the successful launch of the Intelsat 36 satellite. Intelsat 36 was launched from French Guiana aboard an Ariane 5 launch vehicle. Liftoff occurred at 6:16 p.m. EDT. The satellite separated from the rocket’s lower stage at 6:57 p.m. EDT, and the Intelsat launch team has confirmed signal acquisition.
Built for Intelsat by Space Systems/Loral (SSL), Intelsat 36 is designed to enhance Intelsat’s media neighborhoods serving Africa and the Indian Ocean regions. The Ku-band payload was built to support MultiChoice, the leading direct-to-home platform in South Africa. The C-band payload provides in-orbit resilience for Intelsat’s leading video content distribution neighborhood at 68.5° E. Intelsat 36 will be collocated with Intelsat 20.
“Intelsat 36 is a testament to our dedication to working closely with our customers in Africa to support critical growing infrastructure needs in the region,” said Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat.
“Having consistent and affordable access to informative and entertaining content is vital to a community and its citizens. Intelsat 36 will enable MultiChoice to extend high definition channels throughout the region via one of Africa’s premier video neighborhoods. We are proud to once again partner with MultiChoice as they continue to deliver high quality and compelling educational and entertainment services to their customers throughout sub-Saharan Africa.”
Intelsat 36 is the 58th Intelsat satellite launched by Arianespace.
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23 August 2016
Exclusive occasional use partnership will deliver content to rights takers across the globe
Arqiva, the communications infrastructure and media services company, has today announced a new partnership with multi-platform media company Red Bull Media House to distribute live video sports content to international broadcasters.
As part of an exclusive multi-year occasional use (OU) partnership, Arqiva will be responsible for distributing the content, and delivering it globally through Arqiva’s teleports to the rights takers.
Since its launch in 2007, Red Bull Media House has established a reputation as an innovator, creating premium content for both special interest and broader audiences across TV, mobile, digital, audio and print.
Red Bull hosts a range of sports events across the globe, including the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. Though the exact schedule has yet to be confirmed, one of the key sports Arqiva will handle as part of the contract is the second season of its Beach Volleyball coverage.
David Crawford, Managing Director of Satellite & Media at Arqiva commented: “It is always great to gain a new media partner, but the fact that we’ll be working alongside a global company that is pushing the boundaries in terms of sports content distribution is hugely exciting.
“Arqiva continues to expand its presence across the globe, and the partnership with Red Bull Media House to distribute content to international broadcasters highlights the outstanding, trusted reputation we are developing across multiple markets.”
(Source: Arqiva press release)
