1 June 2016
Algerian channel DTV and Arab Satellite Communication Organization (ARABSAT) signed a contract today to broadcast DTV channel over the Maghreb and North-West Africa on Arabsat satellite Badr-5, which will enable viewers in the Maghreb and North West African to watch DTV around the clock.
DTV is a general entertainment channel that includes many prominent West Algerian editors, and programming features entertainment, music, soap operas, and Arab and Western films for all age groups.
Nabil Shanti, VP&CCO of Arabsat, said, “DTV broadcast on Arabsat satellite Badr-5 represents another step on the way to enrich what Arabsat has to offer to its viewers in Algeria, Morocco and the Arab world, as DTV enjoys an increasingly wide viewership.”
DTV can be watched on the following frequencies:
ARABSAT BADR-5 at 26⁰ E
Frequency: 12,303 MHz (Horizontal)
QPSK, Symbol Rate: 27.5MSymb/s, FEC: ¾
(Source: Arabsat press release)
27 May 2016
Intelsat (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, announced today that the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) of Myanmar will utilize services on two Intelsat satellites to advance the deployment of the country’s wireless communications infrastructure, and expand broadband access for businesses.
The multi-year, multi-transponder agreement awarded under the authority of the MOTC will allow the Government of Myanmar to significantly enhance the Myanmar government’s network as well as other mobile operators’ networks, hastening the expansion of high speed broadband and internet connectivity to business and communities throughout Myanmar.
“Over the past few years, Myanmar has made significant strides in expanding access to faster and more reliable broadband connectivity throughout the country,” said Khin Maung Thet, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Communications. ”With the help of Intelsat’s Globalized Network, we will leverage their satellite solutions to extend 2G and 3G communications services beyond urban centers and ensure that all of our citizens have access to higher bandwidth, superior quality and more affordable mobile broadband connectivity. Today’s announcement further underscores our commitment to building a more digitally inclusive society.”
MOTC will use C-band satellite services on Intelsat 902 located at 62° East, and Ku-band services on Intelsat 906 located at 64° East for VSAT network and cellular backhaul services. By 2018, MOTC will move to the new, high power services on the recently announced Intelsat 39 satellite, the replacement spacecraft at the 62E orbital location. By integrating satellite solutions into its own mobile networks, MOTC will be able to dramatically increase overall network bandwidth and reliability as it expands 2G and 3G services into the more remote areas of Myanmar.
“Access to affordable broadband connectivity is essential to the exchange of data and ideas that support economic growth of individuals, communities and countries, and it is rewarding to be part of such an important project in Myanmar,” said Stephen Spengler, Chief Executive Officer, Intelsat. “Our services will help enrich the lives of the communities it serves by improving medical and educational access, providing a lifeline during times of crisis and enabling Myanmar to foster strong relationships within and outside of the country.” (Source: Intelsat press release)
27 May 2016
NHK WORLD TV, a 24-hr English language channel, has inked a deal to offer its channel on Tata Sky Limited, one of the largest pay DTH operators in India.
The successful launch on Friday, May 6th, 2016 sees four million Tata Sky subscribers accessing NHK WORLD TV which broadcasts around the clock, fulfilling the need for immediate and timely news updates and entertainment.
“With the longstanding close cultural and economic ties shared between Japan and India, NHK WORLD TV’s programs will further strengthen those bonds by offering subscribers a source of information from a Japanese- and Asian-centric perspective. We are confident Indian viewers will find the channel useful as a first choice option for news from around Asia, and our lifestyle programs a source of quality entertainment,” said Yoshihiko Shimizu, President and CEO, Japan International Broadcasting.
Operating from Japan, NHK WORLD TV is a 24-hour English language television service for international viewers; providing the latest Asia-centered informative and entertainment programs. NHK WORLD TV is available to 290 million households in 150 countries and regions. It is accessible via free mobile app, online live-streaming and video-on-demand on its website.
(Source: NHK WORLD TV press release)
Read more about Tata Sky in this article from our international media magazine, The Channel: Installed in Four Hours
25 May 2016
Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court has ordered that RFE/RL journalist Khadija Ismayilova be released from custody after reducing her prison term from 7 1/2 years in custody to a suspended term of 3 1/2 years.
The court made the decision on May 25 after hearing an appeal by the journalist.
“This is a great day for Khadija, and for all journalists and for free speech everywhere,” RFE/RL Editor in Chief Nenad Pejic said. “We are overjoyed for Khadija and her family and can’t wait for her to get back to work.”
The Baku court’s decision is “truly great news,” U.S. Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Rick Stengel said on Twitter.
“This is the right decision by the court in Baku,” said Simon Spanswick, chief executive of the Association for International Broadcasting. “The AIB has followed this story constantly and has campaigned for Khadija’s release and for the trumped up charges against her to be dropped. We look forward to seeing Khadija reunited with her family and friends.”
The court reversed Ismayilova’s convictions on charges of misappropriation of property and abuse of position, but upheld her convictions for illegal entrepreneurship and tax evasion.
Ismayilova was not in court at the time. Her lawyer, Fariz Namazly, told AFP that “we expect her to leave prison later in the evening.”
Ismayilova was detained in December 2014 and sentenced in September 2015. Western governments and international press-freedom groups have called for her release.
25 May 2016
The Tunisian Broadcasting Corporation (ONT) has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat Communications to broadcast its new subscription-free TV platform across North and West Africa. ONT has selected the powerful Eutelsat 7 West A satellite to reach viewers across the region.
ONT is consolidating around ten Tunisian channels in a single package at 7/8° West, North Africa’s leading satellite broadcasting neighbourhood. Eutelsat 7 West A’s footprint also enables the ONT to extend reach to West Africa. Homes equipped with a satellite dish pointing to 7/8° West will be able to enjoy improved image quality and easier navigation of the channels in the platform.
Noomen Elfehri, Tunisia’s Minister of Communication Technologies and Digital Economy, stated: “The launch of this national project is a vehicle for Tunisia’s sovereignty in the field of broadcasting. Viewers will be able to enjoy a diversified and quality line-up of Tunisian content.”
Furthering the partnership between Eutelsat and the ONT Dhaker Baccouch, Chairman and CEO of the ONT, added: “In selecting the Eutelsat 7 West A satellite, we are providing viewers with improved image quality and we are equipped to scale up our new platform with further channels.”
Michel Azibert, Eutelsat’s Chief Commercial and Development Officer, concluded: “With this new contract the ONT is strengthening its portfolio of capacity on Eutelsat, adding to resources already leased on three of our satellites, Eutelsat 12 West B, Hot Bird and Eutelsat 36B, for newsgathering and broadcasting to the general public.”
17 May 2016
On Tuesday 17 May at 22:00 CET, Euronews will unveil its new look and new logo inspired by its new strategic vision.
From the prestigious de GRISOGONO party at Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc during the Cannes Festival, Michael Peters, CEO of Euronews, will officially unveil Euronews’ new look and feel which reflects the ground-breaking “All Views” philosophy.
The modernization of the brand has been created in tight cooperation between internationally renowned agencies and Euronews’ teams led by Grégory Samak, its Creative Director. A brand campaign conceived by FRED & FARID Paris will emphasize the new Euronews’ look and vision.
After the launch of Africanews on April 20, 2016, the Euronews’ revamp is the second step of the new group strategy “Euronews NEXT“.
Euronews NEXT is based on a new mission statement: “To live and share a unique and global experience of news, knowledge and cultures, expressed through a genuine diversity* rooted in our European identity”.
Michael Peters, Euronews and Africanews CEO
“Euronews NEXT is our way of evolving and adapting to the demands of our society and social media. Our mission is to empower people and their views so they can make up their own mind from a sound, reliable and trustworthy news media source. This mission is also a cause: to provide the diversity of perspectives, based on our strong multiculturalism that is at the heart of our DNA. Because all views matter, Euronews is “All Views”.
This is our solution to effectively provide competitive changes to our consumers that demand a superior news source that will suit their needs. Euronews NEXT is a unique new generation of our reporting philosophy that is a step by step strategy to modernize and adapt our competitive edge.
We are delighted and enthusiastic by our collaboration with such talents as Lambie-Nairn and David Lowe, Brand42, Fred & Farid. We are also pleased to partner with de Grisogono and its amazing team to unveil the Relaunch of our unique new vision to the world during Cannes Festival.
The future of Euronews is always challenging, exciting, and we believe in adapting to the continuously ever-changing diverse multi-cultural world we live in. We want the Consumer to make up their own mind.”
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A new visual identity
Produced in conjunction with prestigious UK agency Lambie-Nairn (BBC, Euro 2012…), the new visual identity of Euronews is designed for the digital age and entails a complete graphic overhaul of its news segments, main programmes, and all digital products
Set to music by composer David Lowe (BBC, ITV, Premier League…), the identity aims to inject rhythm, power and greater intensity into Euronews’ news flow and all its content.
In a sense, this identity marks a return to essentials in support of the new claim: promoting a wealth of viewpoints, as only a powerful and independent media outlet like Euronews can do.
A new responsive design site
Also on 17 May, the beta version of the new revamp site will be launched in order to further build the loyalty of our multiple diverse digital audiences worldwide. The new euronews.com has been designed in cooperation with design experts of Brand42 as part of a whole new ecosystem of non-linear services.
This new digital platform offers: a fully responsive design (for phones, tablets and computers), positions Euronews perfectly to cater for new consumer habits. On Euronews’ platforms and those of its partners, of social networks and OTT services, the type of screen no longer matters.
The revamped euronews.com offers more perspectives on key news stories. It keeps the same mix of vital, accurate reports but, with its user friendly centric approach, the new site will provide more viewpoints from Euronews’ hundreds of reporters from 35 countries.
A new programming schedule
The programming schedule is also reshaped: in weekdays, the day is organised in four time slots (CET Central European Time):
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04:00 – 10:00 |
News of the day
10:00 – 19:00 |
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To download the news logo and pics: click here
Ad campaign
To promote Euronews’ new vision, an advertising campaign will run across various platforms: international press, digital and outdoor display in major European airports and railway stations in Paris, Brussels, London and Berlin.
The campaign created by FRED & FARID Paris will start as from May 2016. (Source: Euronews press release)
