Hong Kong, 1 September, 2009 – The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) today announced further membership growth, welcoming five new Corporate members for 2009 in addition to the four in July.
The new CASBAA members include India-based channel operator BAG NETWORK; global children’s television network KidsCo; satellite & fiber distribution specialist RRsat Global Comms. Network; US-based channel operator Scripps Networks and TV content security solutions provider Verimatrix.
“This take-up on membership in mid-year highlights the bright growth prospects for subscription TV in Asia,” said Simon Twiston Davies, CEO of CASBAA.
“Our industry is increasing its reach; the economics of Asia remain strong and the Association looks forward to working closely with members and industry experts at the CASBAA Convention 2009, November 3 – 6 in Hong Kong.”
“The marriage of robust technologies with local and international experience is a winning combination.”
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About CASBAA – www.casbaa.com
The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) is an industry-based advocacy group dedicated to the promotion of multi-channel TV via cable, satellite, broadband and wireless video networks across the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA represents some 130 member organisations in the pay-TV business, which in turn serve more than three billion people. Patron members include Al Jazeera, Asia Broadcast Satellite, AsiaSat, ASTRO, Australia Network, Bloomberg Television, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Disney-ABC International Television(Asia-Pacific), Genesis Networks, HBO Asia, Intelsat, Irdeto, ITV Global Entertainment, Macquarie Group, MTV Networks Asia, NBC Universal Networks Asia Pacific, NDS, now TV, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Qualcomm MediaFLO Technologies, SES NEW SKIES, SingTel, Sony Pictures Television International, STAR Group, Tiger Gate Entertainment, Tom Group, TrueVisions, Turner International Asia Pacific and VOOM HD Networks Asia. To view the full list of CASBAA members, please visit here.
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For enquiries, please contact:
Rita Vannithone
Director Marketing & Communications, CASBAA
Tel: +852 2854 9940
Email: rita@casbaa.com
Helen Shek
Manager Communications, CASBAA
Tel: +852 2854 9943
Email: helen@casbaa.com