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OSN plans 'HD-only' service
Sun, 2012-02-05 09:07 - By
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OSN has announced it will add up to five high-definition channels this year as part of its plan to make the network 'HD-only' by 2015. "We will continue to expand over the next two or three years, to convert the entire platform offering to HD," said David Butorac, chief executive at OSN. Last week, the pay-TV network announced it had added MBC's seven high-definition channels, including MBC1 and the Al Arabiya news station.
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OSN adds HD channels to line-up
Sat, 2012-02-04 08:34 - By
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Seven high definition channels from MBC have been added to the OSN line-up. MBC 1 HD, MBC Drama, MBC 2 HD, MBC Action HD, MBC Max HD, MBC 4 HD and Al Arabiya news channel will now be available to OSN subscribers across the Middle East and North Africa for no extra charge. "OSN now offers its customers the most comprehensive HD experience in the region and we're delighted to announce the addition of the MBC HD channels to the OSN platform," said David Butorac, chief executive, OSN.
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OSN | Sales Representative
Job Summary
The Role
• Selling OSN Pay TV services directly to potential customers in Retail Outlets.
• Presentation of OSN to potential customers and closing the contract.
• Reaching pre-set sales targets.
• Collection of renewal subscription fees.
• Being proactive and actively attracting potential customers to the outlet, pursuing any and all sales opportunities.
• Accurately and timely reporting of activities and results to their supervisor on a daily and weekly basis.
• Answers customer queries about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
• Punctual attendance and participation in scheduled sales meetings.
• Assisting team to meet goals by actively contributing in team meetings and by assisting other team members.
• Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by the specific products and services offered.
• All other duties are requested from time to time.
Skills
• At least 2 years experience in a direct sales/retail sales field. Sales Experience is non negotiable.
• Must speak & write good English and Arabic.
• Computer literate.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent sales and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and numerical ability.
• Quota achievement records.
• Must reside in Bahrain, no outside applications will be considered. Bahraini Nationals will be given preference.
Company Profile
Orbit Showtime Network is the ultimate destination for the widest choice of brand new premium Western, Arabic and Filipino entertainment in the Middle East and North Africa. OSN is the home of 85 channels filled with great value entertainment, offering viewers in the MENA region exclusive access to the latest blockbuster movies, top rated series, sports, documentaries, news, kid’s entertainment, and live talk shows. The movie offering includes over a 100 movie premieres a month uncut and with no commercial breaks so viewers can watch movies the way they were meant to be watched.
OSN boasts the most comprehensive portfolio of exclusive rights from all the major studios including Warner Brothers, Paramount, Fox, Disney, Sony, MGM, Universal and DreamWorks and offers access to the worlds leading television brands including Disney channel, Sky News, Discovery Network and National Geographic.
As the leader in innovation, OSN has changed the TV viewing experience in the region and brings viewers quality entertainment through 13 High Definition channels and currently is the only network offering a full HD bouquet of channels as well as 3D entertainment in the MENA. OSN was the first to launch the DVR, the OSN SHOWBOX HD, and the region’s first VOD service, OSN on Demand offering viewers the opportunity to watch over 1000 movies and over 52 latest seasons of the top series over the year in full HD quality and Dolby Digital sound.
The OSN Platform is owned and operated by Panther Media Group; a company registered in DIFC and is owned by Orbit Group and KIPCO.
Company Name
OSN
Experience Required (Years)
Min 2
Position Type
Description
OSN | Promotions Producer
Job Summary
Key Function:
• Responsible for the entire promotion production process from conception to final post production and able to supervise and direct on location shoots.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• To conceptualize and produce all on-air promotions and on air marketing elements for all osn TV channels and primarily for the Arabic channels. This includes Network and programme specific promotion, image spots and campaigns, Marketing Reel and other related promotional content.
• Creatively compose and manipulate written copy, audio and visuals.
• Proactive and forward thinking with ability to recommend new approaches/efficiencies.
Skills
Profile & Skills:
• At least 4 years of promotion production experience required.
• Predator profile preferred: Must be an accomplished editor with the ability to edit independently from others (video and graphic content) and familiar with industry leading Editing applications, mainly FCP
• Proven track record as Arabic Copyrighter with excellent proficiency in classical Arabic
• Knowledge of broadcast video and audio post production applications and procedures.
• Creative decision making skills.
• Able to work under tight deadlines while retaining creative resourcefulness.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive/confidential issues.
• Good organization Skills in resources and time management.
• Strong visual skills and proven ability to conceptualize and supervise graphic production.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Ability to adapt procedures and creative styles to suit specific requests.
• Ability to formulate programming/marketing concepts and implement them in an on-air environment.
• Knowledge of communication principles, media and marketing techniques.
• Knowledge of scheduling and presentation procedures and techniques.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.
Education
Degree in Media and/or Art is highly preferable.
Company Profile
Orbit Showtime Network is the ultimate destination for the widest choice of brand new premium Western, Arabic and Filipino entertainment in the Middle East and North Africa. OSN is the home of 85 channels filled with great value entertainment, offering viewers in the MENA region exclusive access to the latest blockbuster movies, top rated series, sports, documentaries, news, kid’s entertainment, and live talk shows. The movie offering includes over a 100 movie premieres a month uncut and with no commercial breaks so viewers can watch movies the way they were meant to be watched.
OSN boasts the most comprehensive portfolio of exclusive rights from all the major studios including Warner Brothers, Paramount, Fox, Disney, Sony, MGM, Universal and DreamWorks and offers access to the worlds leading television brands including Disney channel, Sky News, Discovery Network and National Geographic.
As the leader in innovation, OSN has changed the TV viewing experience in the region and brings viewers quality entertainment through 13 High Definition channels and currently is the only network offering a full HD bouquet of channels as well as 3D entertainment in the MENA. OSN was the first to launch the DVR, the OSN SHOWBOX HD, and the region’s first VOD service, OSN on Demand offering viewers the opportunity to watch over 1000 movies and over 52 latest seasons of the top series over the year in full HD quality and Dolby Digital sound.
The OSN Platform is owned and operated by Panther Media Group; a company registered in DIFC and is owned by Orbit Group and KIPCO.
Company Name
OSN
Experience Required (Years)
4
Position Type
Description
OSN content pirate to pay sizable penalty in UAE
Wed, 2011-12-21 08:29 - By
An OSN pay-TV subscriber who helped millions of people illegally download OSN content has confessed to internet piracy. OSN says it has identified 802 counts of piracy violation, and damages for the man's crime have reportedly reached US $962,400. The man confessed to internet piracy following questioning by Abu Dhabi police earlier in the week. "Following questioning by the authorities, the internet pirate made a full confession and agreed to a settlement to avoid any further legal action leading to imprisonment," an OSN represenatative said in a statement. "The undisclosed settlement amount serves as a deterrent warning to other offenders who are involved in illegal downloading."
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Thu, 2011-12-08 11:04 - By
OSN appoints Hill and Knowlton as its regional PR agency
Sun, 2011-12-04 11:06 - By
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OSN, the regional pay-television platform in the Middle East and Africa, has appointed Hill & Knowlton as its retained public relations agency for the Middle East following a competitive regional pitch.
With the recent launch of the Yahala! HD Arabic channel - taking the total number of channels on the platform to 93 including 19 high definition channels - supported heavily by a brand refresh under the tagline 'Just imagine', OSN has evolved the pay-TV experience to let viewers take control of their entertainment options.
"We've pioneered a number of broadcast firsts in the MENA region including personal video recording, Home Cinema, HD and 3D programming, and we're soon to launch a mobile platform to give our viewers the ultimate anytime, anywhere entertainment experience," said Hamad Malik, Chief Marketing Officer, OSN.
The integrated PR brief is focused on developing closer relationships through digital engagement with consumers and viewers across the MENA region. The regional programme will have a special focus on building conversations in the UAE, KSA, Egypt and Kuwait.
Commenting on the appointment of Hill & Knowlton, Hamad Malik said, "As OSN embarks on a new era of premium Arabic entertainment and continues to innovate to give our viewers even greater entertainment choices across four screens - television, smartphone, tablet and laptop - we required a PR agency that has the knowledge, insight, understanding and capability to help us build closer relationships with our customers."
Hill & Knowlton is a leading international communications consultancy with 84 offices around the world in 46 countries. It has been present in the region for over 25 years.
du Telecom seeks licensing fees reimbursement
Wed, 2011-11-30 09:38 - By
Broadcasting News, Digital Media, Media Business, Media, Al Jazeera, du Telecom, OSN, thenational.ae
Du telecom company is seeking reimbursement for licensing fees after the company discovered it had been paying unnecessary fees after overestimating the amount of customers it had. Du charges subscribers up to US$86 a month for TV packages, and pays a proportion of these fees to operators and networks like OSN and Al Jazeera for the right to carry their channels. The telecommunications company is now seeking compensation for the unnecessary licensing fees it had paid to its media partners as a result of overestimating the amount of subscribers it had.
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OSN subscriber base to increase by 34% following piracy crackdown
Sat, 2011-11-26 10:37 - By
According to David Butorac, chief executive of OSN, the television operator will grow its subscriber base by 34% this year, following recent piracy restrictions. "In 2011, the subscriber base of OSN will increase by 34 per cent," said Butorac. Butorac said OSN had noticed a rise in customers and a reduction in subscription cancellations since OSN launched an anti-piracy campaign last year. Signal piracy has cost the Middle Eastern pay- TV market an estimated $500m a year.
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OSN to launch OTT service
Thu, 2011-11-24 10:50 - By
Announcement, Broadcasting News, Digital Media, Media Business, Media, Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, KIT digital, OSN, RapidTVNews
OSN is to launch a new 'over the top' (OTT) video platform, which will provide subscribers in the Middle East and North Africa with live content and video-on-demand with their original OSN services. The over the top (OTT) video platform will be developed by KIT digital, a Prague-based company.
"Our deployment of a world-beating OTT platform for OSN is a milestone in the ongoing expansion of KIT digital and underscores our long-standing presence in the Middle East and North Africa," said Kaleil Isaza Tuzman, chairman and chief executive of KIT digital.
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