Advanced Television

Fashion One expands distribution on Asia Broadcast Satellite

October 26, 2013

Fashion One, the international television network for fashion, entertainment and lifestyle, has selected Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) to provide broadcast services. This exciting SD channel launched its demo broadcast services to Asia and Europe via the ABS-1 satellite C-band and Ku-band video platforms.

Local feed of Fashion One is received in Europe and uplinked from Munich and Hong Kong respectively to C- and Ku-band transponders of ABS-1. With its unique orbital location at 75°E above the Indian Ocean Region, the two video feeds will be delivered to key Asian & European TV markets.

With engaging and captivating programs, Fashion One is covering the very latest fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle news, profiles of A-list celebrities, luxury brands, holiday destinations and red carpet events. Fashion One also delivers a strong lineup of original programming from reality shows, documentaries, beauty tips and street styling.  The channel reveals fashion in all aspects of life since its launch in 2010.

“Fashion One is distributed to over 120 countries worldwide, reaching over 100 million viewers.   This collaboration with ABS is a strategic move to solidify our distribution in the important Asian and European markets, by meeting the rapidly growing demand of our channel in these regions. We are confident that the ABS’ one-stop service will help us achieve our business objective,” said Ashley Jordan, CEO of Fashion One.

“ABS is thrilled to partner with Fashion One, in supporting their business plan and growth in more key TV markets. The addition of Fashion One adds to our strong line-up of international broadcasters taking advantages of our wide market coverage and strategic locations of teleports in Europe and Asia,” said Mohamed Youssif, COO of ABS.

 

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