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EuroNews enters Asia through Eutelsat partnership
MUMBAI: European news channel EuroNews is now available in Asia. It is being broadcast with two signals in Asia through Eutelsats W5 satellite.
EuroNews has seven language versions including English. This new satellite coverage will allow EuroNews to conclude agreements with cable and satellite
operators and to be part of various national offers. It has signed an initial agreement with Zee’s DTH platform Dish TV, which will offer its subscribers EuroNews in all the seven languages.
EuroNews has also requested broadcasting authorisations from SARFT (the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television), Chinas audiovisual authority.
EuroNews chairman and CEO Philippe Cayla said, “Thanks to this agreement with Eutelsat, a long-term partner, EuroNews is to be broadcast in Asia, completing its geographical coverage, having now a worldwide distribution. The Asian continent will offer EuroNews new financial revenue opportunities through advertisement and distribution contracts. EuroNews will bring its European perspective to this part of the world where the will to development of exchanges with Europe is very much in process.”
Eutelsat chairman and CEO Giuliano Berretta said, “Eutelsat is delighted to be accompanying the international expansion of EuroNews that launched over ten years ago in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East through our Hot Bird satellite neighbourhood. This new agreement for capacity on our W5 satellite is a milestone in the development of EuroNews and we are very proud to be the channels chosen partner for its expansion into India and the Far East, including China.”
EuroNews was launched in January 1993. It claims a daily viewership of eight million homes in Europe. Every 30 minutes, EuroNews provides a constantly updated bulletin containing coverage of the day’s top news, sport, business and European affairs, together with a weather forecast. EuroNews also brings a wide range of current affairs and lifestyle features including cinema, science, fashion.
Brands
Samsung India elevates Aditya Babbar to lead mobile business
Exec takes charge of MX sales and marketing after Raju Pullan’s exit
NEW DELHI: Samsung India has elevated Aditya Babbar to lead its mobile phone business, following the exit of Raju Antony Pullan.
Babbar, who previously served as vice president within the mobile division, has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the MX (mobile experience) business, effective May 1. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s sales and marketing operations for smartphones and related categories in India, reporting to the executive vice president of the MX business.
A long-time Samsung executive, Babbar brings over a decade of experience within the organisation, having held multiple leadership roles across product, marketing and category management. Most recently, he led product marketing and e-commerce for the mobile division, following earlier stints as head of product and marketing and senior director roles.
His career within Samsung Electronics and its India operations has also included responsibilities for flagship devices, tablets and wearables, giving him a broad view of the company’s premium and mass-market portfolio.
Babbar succeeds Pullan, who stepped down from the role, marking a leadership transition at a time when India remains a key battleground for global smartphone makers.
The appointment signals continuity within Samsung’s leadership bench, with an internal candidate stepping up to steer one of its most critical business units in a highly competitive market.
