28 November 2014
AIB is pleased to announce the first confirmed speakers for the #iamabroadcaster summit that is taking place in London on 18 and 19 February 2015.
This two day high-level conference will bring together media leaders from around the world for discussion and debate on the state of the media industry, and look at the opportunities and challenges facing media houses. With input from broadcasters, agencies, digital media houses and analysts from all round the world, #iamabroadcaster will start a range of conversations about the media industry. You shouldn’t miss this major event that will also include the inaugural Sir David Frost Memorial Lecture that will be given by a major international political figure who was interviewed by Frost a number of times over the last two decades.
Eugene Nyagahene [pictured left] is Chairman and CEO of Tele-10 Group in East Africa. Tele-10 is one of Africa’s most innovative media companies, producing channels and delivering content via traditional TVs as well as mobile devices to a growing number of subscribers in Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. Eugene will be joining the “Where’s the cash” session on day one of the conference.
Mihai Gadea [pictured second from left] is Chief Executive of national commercial news broadcaster Antena 3 in Romania. He will join the discussion about the future of news at the start of day two.
Matteo Berlucci [centre top] is a serial entrepreneur who founded Livestation and is currently CEO Digital at Northern & Shell in the UK. He’s taking part in the “hyperfragmented future” session on day two.
Tom Roope [centre bottom] is founder and director of The Rumpus Room, a digital agency that helps brands and broadcasters create sustainable strategies for engagement with consumers and audiences.
Professor Harish Bhaskaran [second from right] is Associate Professor of Materials and EPSRC Fellow in Manufacturing at the University of Oxford who has led work that has resulted in the development of a nanometre technology that could lead to bendable and wearable displays within the coming decade.
Anthony Rose [right] led the development of the BBC iPlayer and today is founder director of Beamly that aims to revolutionise the second screen experience and engagement between broadcasters and audiences.
You can see the outline agenda for #iamabroadcaster here, and reserve places – taking advantage of the early-bird rate – here. Or download the off-line booking form to fax back: Early booking form 2 011214.
26 November 2014
MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today an agreement with Globecast to distribute top U.S. Network, HGTV, on MEASAT-3. HGTV, which is wholly owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, one of the world’s leading producers of engaging lifestyle content in the home, food and travel categories, will debut as the first regional channel dedicated to the growing home and lifestyle category in Asia.
On 4 December, HGTV will premiere with a robust line up of top-rated programs about property, hybrid construction, design and extreme spaces, which promises to entertain and inspire viewers with fresh ideas and authentic stories on how to find and love their own dream home.
Under the terms of the agreement, HGTV will be carried in HD by MEASAT-3’s global C-band, which covers more than 100 countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.
“Globecast is honoured to work again with MEASAT and Scripps Networks in bringing HGTV to audiences in Asia,” said Soo Yew Weng, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Globecast Asia. “Globecast looks forward to HGTV becoming as popular here as it is in the U.S., where it has been ranked as the number one lifestyle brand, reaching over 99 million households.”
Globecast also provides playout, content preparation and select post-production services for all four of Scripps Networks’ regional channels – HGTV, Asian Food Channel, Food Network and Travel Channel – across Asia Pacific.
“MEASAT is delighted to continue working with Globecast and bringing more high quality programming to Asia. We see great potential in HGTV and look forward to be part of its launch to the market” said Raj Malik, Senior Vice President – Sales and Marketing, MEASAT. “With the addition of HGTV, MEASAT’s 91.5°E video neighborhood has grown to 57 HD channels distributed and remains Asia’s strongest C-band HD platform.” (Source: GlobeCast press release)
26 November 2014
With two high-level appointments, arvato Systems Cologne demonstrates ongoing commitment to its Media and Broadcast customers: Matthias Dirks and Frank Schmitz will be working in Germany and abroad to optimize installation, implementation and support of arvato Systems Media Asset Management, Studio Production and Workflow Management solutions around the world.
With highly-qualified IT specialist Matthias Dirks, arvato Systems has gained a Head of Professional Services who brings not only technical qualifications, but also the know-how that comes with years of experience in international account and project management. Combined with extensive development and management experience gained in his previous role as Director of Online Solutions at arvato Systems, Dirks has the best possible background for taking over responsibility for all national and international Digital Media Management projects including installation and product deployment.
Following a successful project implementation, the highest levels of support and service have to be ensured. To achieve this, on 1st November 2014 qualified communications engineer Frank Schmitz was appointed as head of Support for Digital Media Management Systems. “It’s certainly an advantage that all my previous roles have been in the media industry,” comments Frank Schmitz. Like Matthias Dirks, he has built up a wealth of national and international project management experience and was most recently Head of Product Management at media services company, Cinram.
These personnel changes have been made specifically to address the increased demand created by the success of IT solutions for Media Asset Management, Studio production tools and Workflow Management.
More information on MAM solutions VPMS and Avamio as well as ClipJOCKEY and EditMate for studio production and edit project management can be found at: www.s4m.arvato-systems.de/com/solutions/digital-media-management.html.
25 November 2014
Save the date – 18-19 February 2015
#iamabroadcaster – the AIB Global Media Summit – will take place over two days in central London in February 2015.
#iamabroadcaster will be the meeting of AIB Members and the wider media industry, drawing together leaders from around the world for two days of discussion and debate about the global media industry, with remarkable and inspiring contributors, curated by the Association for International Broadcasting.
At the centre of #iamabroadcaster is the inaugural Sir David Frost Memorial Lecture that will celebrate the life of the man who revolutionised television interviewing over a 50 year career. The Frost Lecture will be given by a leading international political figure on the evening of 18 February.
Speakers will share knowledge from all parts of the world in this two day event that will also look to the future, with an innovative exhibition of technology that will shape the lives of consumers and broadcasters. See the outline agenda here.
Tickets are available now. Visit our online store to reserve places, or download a fax-back booking form: Delegate booking form 010115.
Download the sponsorship opportunities brochure here
25 November 2014
Global News, the Taiwanese local satellite channel with 800,000 subscribers, to broadcast a premium Euronews information product.
Euronews Network is expanding, welcoming Taiwan as its newest partner. Euronews and Global News, a general interest channel in Taipei, have just signed an agreement for the broadcast of the Euronews programme “News of the Week Review”.
Euronews Network is a new multi-service business line designed for media professionals. The positioning of Euronews Network is simple: It offers to its members an exclusive access to the know-how of Europe’s leading international news channel, through multiple à-la-carte services.
Global News is offering its audience the 30-minute Euronews’ programme “News of The Week Review”, a look-back at headline-making events of the week in world news, business, culture and sport, produced by Euronews‘ team of international journalists.
The Taiwanese viewers can now watch the “News of the Week Review” in English and subtitled in Mandarin. Global News broadcasts the programme 6 times, Monday and Tuesday every week.
euronews NETWORK
The Euronews Network, created by the international news group, aims to develop partnerships with media groups from around the world, giving access to Euronews content, enabling clients to benefit from the channel’s unique experience, knowledge and credibility.
The Euronews Network concept is based on tailor-made cooperation between Euronews and those partners who wish to profit from Euronews’ know-how in programmes and resources.
Euronews Network brings together 6 members reaching 23 million households.
– in Europe: Ederly TV (Hungary), First Baltic Channel (Latvia), Ictimai TV (Azerbaijan)
– in North America: One TV (USA)
– In South America: Canal 22 (Mexico)
– and in Asia: Global News (Taiwan)
(Source: Euronews press release)
24 November 2014
Greek telecoms operator OTE S.A has announced it has selected the KA-SAT satellite operated by AIB member Eutelsat Communications to deliver its new satellite broadband service to homes across Greece.
The OTE Satellite Internet Service, delivering download speeds of up to 22Mbps and upload speeds of up to 6Mbps, will offer services across Greece to users who until now have been unable to reap the benefits of a quality broadband experience.
OTE’s new satellite service is available through OTE Group’s retail stores. The service requires a small satellite dish and modem and operates without the need for a fixed telephone line. Installation of user equipment is carried out by OTE qualified installers. Using the same dish, OTE’s satellite-based internet service can be bundled with its satellite TV service to provide more than 80 digital and 25 HD channels.
Jean-Francois Fenech, General Manager at Eutelsat Broadband, commented: “We are delighted to take our relationship with OTE Group to a new level by delivering the very best satellite broadband service in Europe, alongside OTE’s TV platform that broadcasts from the EUTELSAT 9A satellite, sharing the same orbital position as KA-SAT.”
Eutelsat’s KA-SAT capability is based on a payload with 82 Ka-band spotbeams connected to a network of ten ground stations. This configuration enables frequencies to be reused, taking total throughput to beyond 90 Gbps and making it possible to deliver Internet connectivity for more than one million homes, at speeds comparable to ADSL.
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization (OTE S.A.) is the largest telecommunications provider in the Greek market and, together with its subsidiaries, forms one of the leading telecom groups in south eastern Europe.
Learn more about Eutelsat’s KA-SAT here:
