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  • Turner selects TiVo to provide enhanced electronic programme services

    MUMBAI: TiVo Corporation, a leader in entertainment technology and audience insights, has announced that global media company, Turner, has selected TiVo as its EMEA metadata distribution partner.

    Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, Turner will utilise services from TiVo’s new Studio, Broadcast and Network Metadata Packages to manage the company’s electronic programme guide (EPG) metadata distribution and service, which covers 44 EMEA channels. Turner’s 200+ customers of its channel schedules and programming information will receive the data services, facilitating the delivery of a richer and more engaging content discovery experience for viewers.

    “Today’s consumers demand a fully connected entertainment experience to be able to discover and access content they want quickly and easily,” said Turner regional VP – technology and operations EMEA and APAC James Crossland.

    “When we were selecting a partner to enable our metadata distribution, TiVo’s global reach and long-standing experience working with the industry ecosystem made them the natural choice to power our services across Europe. We want to give our viewers a superior EPG experience when browsing our channels – we see it as an integral part of our programme offering to them.”

    “TiVo is providing metadata distribution services that distribute multiple formats where needed,” said TiVo senior VP & GM – metadata Roz Ho. “Joining forces with Turner is a testament to TiVo’s technological capabilities in delivering solutions to help make TV and video viewing more enjoyable for their customers.”

    The agreement with TiVo comes at a time of rapid evolution for Turner into a more consumer-centric, data-driven media company, with an accelerated focus on partnering with tech partners and vendors who can help deliver first-class consumer experiences at every step of their engagement with Turner’s diverse news, kids and general entertainment programming portfolio.

    TiVo will showcase Studio, Broadcaster and Network Metadata Packages along with the company’s entertainment technology and audience insights solutions at the TiVo booth #SU3725 during NAB, 24-27 April, in Las Vegas.

  • Bruce Anderson announced as Dejero CEO

    MUMBAI: Dejero, an innovator in cloud-managed solutions that simplify the transport of live video and real-time data across remote or mobile IP networks, has announced Bruce Anderson as its new CEO, taking over from Brian Cram who has headed the company for the last five years.

    Hailing from Zimbabwe, Anderson is a veteran senior executive with a 20-year proven record of managing international businesses for multinational corporations, most recently for the global commodity producer and trader firm Glencore. Anderson has strong leadership skills and is highly goal oriented with a strong entrepreneurial flair for driving business results and maximizing profitability. He is an Honours Bachelor of Accounting Science graduate from the University of South Africa, a country where he also qualified as a Chartered Accountant. He is familiar with Dejero’s business after spending years living and working in Canada.

    “Joining Dejero at a time of accelerated growth for the company and huge change that is taking place across the entire media and entertainment sector is hugely exciting,” said Bruce Anderson. “I look forward to taking the business forward as we expand Dejero’s portfolio and increase our presence across the globe. I particularly look forward to meeting Dejero’s existing customers and partners and to working with the in-house team to drive the next phase of our growth.”

    “We are delighted to welcome Bruce Anderson to the team, as he brings in-depth global experience and expertise to our company at a time when Dejero is poised to sustainably grow not only geographically, but also into new market verticals,” said Dejero founder and CTO Bogdan Frusina.

    Anderson’s priorities as he hits the ground will be to drive the launch of new connectivity solutions later in the year, that provide fast, reliable and secure access to the public Internet and private networks. The new Dejero products and services will enable news companies and production teams to access media assets at a broadcast centre or studio, and quickly transfer very large files from their vehicle while on location or in transit, saving valuable time.

    Other priorities for the new CEO will include further expansion of the Dejero portfolio within the LATAM, EMEA and APAC markets, supported by a recent $14 million growth financing deal that was recently struck with Wellington Financial LP.

    Frusina continued, “I would like to warmly thank Brian Cram as he transitions his responsibilities to Bruce having accomplished so much in his time as CEO. Brian had always intended to pass the reigns over, it was just a matter of timing and he has now decided that the time is right. Bruce is the perfect candidate to take over from Brian in that respect.”

    Under the stewardship of Brian Cram, Dejero became a leader in remote connectivity solutions for the broadcast market and has been recognised on Deloitte’s Fast 50 and Fast 500 for the past three consecutive years. Brian Cram remains an investor in Dejero.

  • Infosys a ‘leader’ in magic quadrant for SAP: Gartner

    MUMBAI: Infosys, a global leader in consulting, technology, outsourcing and next-generation services today announced that Gartner Inc. has positioned Infosys as a ‘Leader’ in its EMEA and North America 2016 Magic Quadrant reports for SAP® Application Services.

    Gartner’s ‘Magic Quadrant for SAP® Application Services, EMEA’ report evaluates 19 service providers across multiple SAP® applications and technologies and Gartner’s ‘Magic Quadrant for SAP® Application Services, North America’ report evaluates 20 service providers. These reports assess their ability to deliver a comprehensive set of implementation and management services across the SAP® portfolio of products for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and North America respectively.

    Infosys president and deputy COO Ravi Kumar said, “Being named a Leader for SAP® Application Management Services by Gartner is a recognition of the investments we have made in our services capabilities. Infosys is focused on building innovative solutions to help clients reshape their digital landscape. Over time, these investments in new technologies and pre-configured industry solutions have streamlined and accelerated SAP®-enabled transformation programs for our clients.”

  • Powerpuff Girls: Over 30 brands partner with Cartoon Network

    Powerpuff Girls: Over 30 brands partner with Cartoon Network

    MUMBAI: The revival of Cartoon Network’s enduring original franchise The Powerpuff Girls made a spectacular debut on TV screens across EMEA recently. Now, with the show delivering consistently great ratings and interest in the brand accelerating, Cartoon Network proudly details its comprehensive first collection of EMEA licensing partners secured in the region.

    The EMEA merchandise roll-out will be kicked off by global toy partner Spin Master who will launch its innovative toy range spanning plush, figures and playsets, dolls, role play and novelty items in spring 2017. A robust line-up of fashion, accessories, gifting, homewares, personal care, FMCG and back-to-school products will follow closely thereafter.

    “The reaction to the return of The Powerpuff Girls has been remarkable. Blossom, Bubble and Buttercup may be little but they are generating a huge amount of excitement among fans, licensees and retailers” comments Johanne Broadfield,VP, Cartoon Network Enterprises EMEA. “We’re now delighted to be sharing details of the extensive line-up of partners that we’ve secured for this extraordinary franchise, and are confident that regardless of age, demographic or income, every fan will find a product they love.”

    In the UK, a diverse range of top-class partners are being welcomed to The Powerpuff Girls licensing programme including Posh Paws (bags), Blues Clothing (apparel), Forbidden Planet (gifts and accessories), Branded Clothing International (apparel), William Lamb (footwear and kids’ bags), Smith & Brooks (kid and adult apparel), C&M Licensing (nightwear and underwear), The Janger Limited (clothing hangers and athletic wear), Drew Pearson International (headwear and accessories), Corsair Toiletries (personal care), Blueprint Collections (stationery),Roy Lowe and Sons (socks), Poplar Linens (homeware) and JFS Manchester (accessories).

    Over in Italy, the brand’s first partners include Imap Export S.P.A. (apparel and accessories) and San Carlo Gruppo Alimentare (FMCG). For Spain, first partners include Karactermania (apparel, back-to-school and accessories), El Corte Ingles (accessories), Laboratorios Iberpos (personal care), Miss Hamptons (fashion accessories) and Dolci Preziosi (FMCG). Lethe Jakub Chmielniak also joins the vast line-up with apparel and accessory products for Central and Eastern European, and luxury fashion brand Bizuu recently debuted its AW16 collection in Poland with a high profile catwalk event.

    For the Middle East, Cartoon Network has signed licensees including Party Center LLC (party-ware), Concept – Big Brands Group LLC (personal care), Trucare Fzc (fashion and homewares), SunCe Products Limited (back-to-school) and MEI Theatrical Limited (events). Finally, in a multi-territory deal, Bioworld will launch an assortment of apparel and accessories across EMEA and Pretty Ballerinas is on board for a global footwear collection.

    The Powerpuff Girls is also widely featured in the dedicated Cartoon Network Zone at the recently opened IMG Worlds of Adventures in Dubai. Alongside the ‘Mojo Jojo’s Robot Rampage’ ride that offers visitors the chance to take the skies with Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, the Cartoon Network retail store offers a vast array of Powerpuff Girl products, many of which are exclusive to the park.

    In a further brand extension, Cartoon Network has recently partnered with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to introduce The Powerpuff Girls into the popular LEGO dimensions video game in June 2017.

  • Powerpuff Girls: Over 30 brands partner with Cartoon Network

    Powerpuff Girls: Over 30 brands partner with Cartoon Network

    MUMBAI: The revival of Cartoon Network’s enduring original franchise The Powerpuff Girls made a spectacular debut on TV screens across EMEA recently. Now, with the show delivering consistently great ratings and interest in the brand accelerating, Cartoon Network proudly details its comprehensive first collection of EMEA licensing partners secured in the region.

    The EMEA merchandise roll-out will be kicked off by global toy partner Spin Master who will launch its innovative toy range spanning plush, figures and playsets, dolls, role play and novelty items in spring 2017. A robust line-up of fashion, accessories, gifting, homewares, personal care, FMCG and back-to-school products will follow closely thereafter.

    “The reaction to the return of The Powerpuff Girls has been remarkable. Blossom, Bubble and Buttercup may be little but they are generating a huge amount of excitement among fans, licensees and retailers” comments Johanne Broadfield,VP, Cartoon Network Enterprises EMEA. “We’re now delighted to be sharing details of the extensive line-up of partners that we’ve secured for this extraordinary franchise, and are confident that regardless of age, demographic or income, every fan will find a product they love.”

    In the UK, a diverse range of top-class partners are being welcomed to The Powerpuff Girls licensing programme including Posh Paws (bags), Blues Clothing (apparel), Forbidden Planet (gifts and accessories), Branded Clothing International (apparel), William Lamb (footwear and kids’ bags), Smith & Brooks (kid and adult apparel), C&M Licensing (nightwear and underwear), The Janger Limited (clothing hangers and athletic wear), Drew Pearson International (headwear and accessories), Corsair Toiletries (personal care), Blueprint Collections (stationery),Roy Lowe and Sons (socks), Poplar Linens (homeware) and JFS Manchester (accessories).

    Over in Italy, the brand’s first partners include Imap Export S.P.A. (apparel and accessories) and San Carlo Gruppo Alimentare (FMCG). For Spain, first partners include Karactermania (apparel, back-to-school and accessories), El Corte Ingles (accessories), Laboratorios Iberpos (personal care), Miss Hamptons (fashion accessories) and Dolci Preziosi (FMCG). Lethe Jakub Chmielniak also joins the vast line-up with apparel and accessory products for Central and Eastern European, and luxury fashion brand Bizuu recently debuted its AW16 collection in Poland with a high profile catwalk event.

    For the Middle East, Cartoon Network has signed licensees including Party Center LLC (party-ware), Concept – Big Brands Group LLC (personal care), Trucare Fzc (fashion and homewares), SunCe Products Limited (back-to-school) and MEI Theatrical Limited (events). Finally, in a multi-territory deal, Bioworld will launch an assortment of apparel and accessories across EMEA and Pretty Ballerinas is on board for a global footwear collection.

    The Powerpuff Girls is also widely featured in the dedicated Cartoon Network Zone at the recently opened IMG Worlds of Adventures in Dubai. Alongside the ‘Mojo Jojo’s Robot Rampage’ ride that offers visitors the chance to take the skies with Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup, the Cartoon Network retail store offers a vast array of Powerpuff Girl products, many of which are exclusive to the park.

    In a further brand extension, Cartoon Network has recently partnered with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to introduce The Powerpuff Girls into the popular LEGO dimensions video game in June 2017.

  • Dejero expands video & data transport across IP networks in Europe & Asia

    Dejero expands video & data transport across IP networks in Europe & Asia

    MUMBAI: Dejero today announced that it has expanded its European distributor network while strengthening its European and Asian presence through high-profile sales appointments. Dejero is an innovator in cloud-managed solutions that simplify the transport of live video and real-time data across remote or mobile IP networks. The announcement was made at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam.

    In Portugal, AV and broadcast technology systems integrator, Ibertelco, has added the Dejero portfolio to the turn-key solutions it offers customers in the region. Founded in 1997, Ibertelco has a strong presence both, in Portugal and in the international market.

    In Poland, technology distributor DTS also joins the ranks of Dejero distributors across Europe, which also include Italy’s Video Signal, Germany’s Monerjan Medientechnik and France-, Belgium- and Luxumbourg-based Tevios.

    “Dejero has witnessed a steady expansion of our global sales following the appointment of Arco Groenenberg as SVP Global Sales and the appointment of Marc Derks as Director of Sales in EMEA last year,” commented Brian Cram, CEO of Dejero. “Together they have paved more direct routes to market and built up stronger regional channels so that we can offer better pre-sales, sales and local support to our customers.”

    Cram continues, “What’s more, we expect the new additions to our product portfolio such as the roaming packages to our LIVE+ EnGo mobile transmitter to generate even more interest internationally as they provide an affordable, easy to use option for news crews covering stories from remote regions.”

    Further afield, Dejero is strengthening its presence in Asia with the appointment of Mark Moore as Director of Sales for APAC. Moore joins Dejero from Ideal Systems, where he was the Head of Operations for Japan and specialised in new business development. He previously held executive sales and marketing roles for Evertz and Media Global Links in the Asia Pacific region.

    “The calibre of people and distributors that we’ve invested in globally demonstrates how Dejero is strengthening its presence in markets where there is a strong demand for the fast and effective acquisition and distribution of live video content over IP networks from remote locations anywhere in the world,” added Cram.

    Dejero will demonstrate the enhancements to LIVE+ EnGo along with the full LIVE+ platform at stand 12.C56 during the IBC2016 exhibition from September 9 – 13 in Amsterdam.

  • Dejero expands video & data transport across IP networks in Europe & Asia

    Dejero expands video & data transport across IP networks in Europe & Asia

    MUMBAI: Dejero today announced that it has expanded its European distributor network while strengthening its European and Asian presence through high-profile sales appointments. Dejero is an innovator in cloud-managed solutions that simplify the transport of live video and real-time data across remote or mobile IP networks. The announcement was made at International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam.

    In Portugal, AV and broadcast technology systems integrator, Ibertelco, has added the Dejero portfolio to the turn-key solutions it offers customers in the region. Founded in 1997, Ibertelco has a strong presence both, in Portugal and in the international market.

    In Poland, technology distributor DTS also joins the ranks of Dejero distributors across Europe, which also include Italy’s Video Signal, Germany’s Monerjan Medientechnik and France-, Belgium- and Luxumbourg-based Tevios.

    “Dejero has witnessed a steady expansion of our global sales following the appointment of Arco Groenenberg as SVP Global Sales and the appointment of Marc Derks as Director of Sales in EMEA last year,” commented Brian Cram, CEO of Dejero. “Together they have paved more direct routes to market and built up stronger regional channels so that we can offer better pre-sales, sales and local support to our customers.”

    Cram continues, “What’s more, we expect the new additions to our product portfolio such as the roaming packages to our LIVE+ EnGo mobile transmitter to generate even more interest internationally as they provide an affordable, easy to use option for news crews covering stories from remote regions.”

    Further afield, Dejero is strengthening its presence in Asia with the appointment of Mark Moore as Director of Sales for APAC. Moore joins Dejero from Ideal Systems, where he was the Head of Operations for Japan and specialised in new business development. He previously held executive sales and marketing roles for Evertz and Media Global Links in the Asia Pacific region.

    “The calibre of people and distributors that we’ve invested in globally demonstrates how Dejero is strengthening its presence in markets where there is a strong demand for the fast and effective acquisition and distribution of live video content over IP networks from remote locations anywhere in the world,” added Cram.

    Dejero will demonstrate the enhancements to LIVE+ EnGo along with the full LIVE+ platform at stand 12.C56 during the IBC2016 exhibition from September 9 – 13 in Amsterdam.

  • Indian ad market projected to grow at 13.9 % by 2017: Carat

    Indian ad market projected to grow at 13.9 % by 2017: Carat

    MUMBAI: Dentsu Aegis Network’s global media agency, Carat, has forecast global advertising market will touch USD 548.2 billion in 2016, accounting for a 4.4+ per cent year-on-year growth, propelled by digital space, while India is expected to grow at over 13 per cent y 2017.

    In Asia Pacific, the buoyant Indian advertising market continues to lead growth prospects of 12+ per cent in 2016 and 13.9+ per cent in 2017, the Carat ad spend report 2016 said.

    India continues to be the fastest growing economy where all traditional media platforms still show “positive growth”. Holding the highest share of ad spend of 38.5 per cent in 2016 and 38 per cent in 2017, TV is forecast to grow by 12.3+ per cent in 2016 and 12.5+ per cent in 2017, driven by investment from FMCG brands and e-commerce companies, the report stated.

    “We also anticipate that given the tailwinds through the macro-economic factors, GST and other reforms, 2017 will have an even better growth of 13.9 per cent (for India),” Dentsu Aegis Network Chairman and CEO, South Asia, Ashish Bhasin said, commenting on the report.

    Dwelling further on the report Bhasin elaborated that Carat expected the digital growth to be about 31.5 per cent in 2016 and to accelerate to nearly 40 per cent in 2017, while mobile will drive digital growth.

    “India will transform from a `Mobile First’ to a `Mobile Only’ market very rapidly, aided by better broadband penetration and drop in data costs. What is also unique about India is that all types of media, including print, still continue to grow, albeit at different rates,” he opined.

    Based on data received from 59 markets across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, Carat reports a positive outlook for most regions with particularly robust growth in North America (5.0+ per cent) and strong recovery in Russia (6.2 + per cent), countering lower expectations in some markets.

    The Carat report projects moderate growth for China where advertising spend is expected to increase by 5.7+ per cent in 2016 and 5.5+ per cent in 2017 as the market adjusts to a ‘new normal’ economic landscape, the report read.

  • Indian ad market projected to grow at 13.9 % by 2017: Carat

    Indian ad market projected to grow at 13.9 % by 2017: Carat

    MUMBAI: Dentsu Aegis Network’s global media agency, Carat, has forecast global advertising market will touch USD 548.2 billion in 2016, accounting for a 4.4+ per cent year-on-year growth, propelled by digital space, while India is expected to grow at over 13 per cent y 2017.

    In Asia Pacific, the buoyant Indian advertising market continues to lead growth prospects of 12+ per cent in 2016 and 13.9+ per cent in 2017, the Carat ad spend report 2016 said.

    India continues to be the fastest growing economy where all traditional media platforms still show “positive growth”. Holding the highest share of ad spend of 38.5 per cent in 2016 and 38 per cent in 2017, TV is forecast to grow by 12.3+ per cent in 2016 and 12.5+ per cent in 2017, driven by investment from FMCG brands and e-commerce companies, the report stated.

    “We also anticipate that given the tailwinds through the macro-economic factors, GST and other reforms, 2017 will have an even better growth of 13.9 per cent (for India),” Dentsu Aegis Network Chairman and CEO, South Asia, Ashish Bhasin said, commenting on the report.

    Dwelling further on the report Bhasin elaborated that Carat expected the digital growth to be about 31.5 per cent in 2016 and to accelerate to nearly 40 per cent in 2017, while mobile will drive digital growth.

    “India will transform from a `Mobile First’ to a `Mobile Only’ market very rapidly, aided by better broadband penetration and drop in data costs. What is also unique about India is that all types of media, including print, still continue to grow, albeit at different rates,” he opined.

    Based on data received from 59 markets across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA, Carat reports a positive outlook for most regions with particularly robust growth in North America (5.0+ per cent) and strong recovery in Russia (6.2 + per cent), countering lower expectations in some markets.

    The Carat report projects moderate growth for China where advertising spend is expected to increase by 5.7+ per cent in 2016 and 5.5+ per cent in 2017 as the market adjusts to a ‘new normal’ economic landscape, the report read.

  • FremantleMedia International wins top BBC slot with Serena

    FremantleMedia International wins top BBC slot with Serena

    MUMBAI: Launching on BBC2 on Sunday 3 July at 10:30pm, Serena reaches beyond the sports world to provide an unfiltered glimpse into the life of one of the greatest sports icons of this generation during her historic 2015 – 2016 season.

    Produced by Film45, the 1 x 120 documentary is executively produced by the award-winning Peter Berg (Lone Survivor,Friday Night Lights), directed by Ryan White (Good Ol’ Freda, Case Against 8) and distributed globally by FremantleMedia International.

    Jamie Lynn, Executive Vice President, Head of Sales and Distribution, EMEA, FremantleMedia International said, “With Wimbledon in full swing, Serena offers the BBC2 viewers and tennis fans a never-before-seen look into the life of one of the greatest athletes of our time. The documentary perfectly captures Serena’s strength and dedication for the sport, as well as an intimate look into the uncompromising pressures that come with being the best.”