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  • He will now be responsible for broadcasting and DTH customer segments across MEASAT's footprint on 91.5 East

    Vishal Maathur elevated to new role @ MEASAT

    By A Correspondent

     

    MEASAT Satellite Systems has announced the promotion of Vishal Mathur from Director (South Asia) to Senior Director, Sales and Marketing.

     

    In his new role, Mr Mathur will be responsible to build the MEASAT’s customer base with a focus in the broadcasting and DTH customer segments across MEASAT’s footprint on 91.5 East.

     

    Mr Mathur joined MEASAT in 2006. During his seven years with the satellites supplier, he has been instrumental in expanding the company’s position across South Asia.  Prior to joining MEASAT, Mr Mathur has worked with Zee Telefilms, ESPN Star Sports and Ten Sports.

     

    MxMIndia View: Way to go, Mr M. Even the sky’s not the limit, and in your case, literally!

     

  • Viacom 18 signs up for capacity on Measat-3a

    Viacom 18 uses Measat for Asia beaming

    By A Correspondent

     

    Viacom 18 has tied up with MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn Bhd to use the Measat-3a satellite for the international distribution of Viacom 18’s channels across the Asian region.

     

    “With wide coverage and a powerful Asian footprint, Measat -3a is the obvious satellite choice for distribution of our international services,” said Piyush Gupta, Chief Technology Officer, Viacom 18.

     

    “Measat is excited to be working with Viacom 18 to distribute its popular international channels via Measat-3a” said Yau Chyong Lim, Senior Director, Sales and Marketing, Measat. “The addition of Viacom 18’s channels further enhances the assortment of premium channels on Measat’s 91.5°E Asia video neighbourhood.”

     

    Viacom 18 is a 50/50 joint venture operation in India between Viacom Inc. and the Network 18 Group. The joint venture includes leading brands across television, film and digital media to build one of India’s leading multimedia entertainment powerhouses. The brands include MTV, Nick, VH1, Colors and Viacom18 Motion Pictures.

     

    The Measat -3/3a satellites distribute News, Lifestyle, Music, General Entertainment, Sports and Documentary channels across Asia over a bouquet of SD, HD and 3D channels.