Malaysia – The uptrend in tablet adoption saw around 823,000 units of the gadget being snapped up by consumers in Malaysia in 2012, reflecting an increased growth of 87% or 384,000 units more compared to 2011. According to the latest data from GfK Malaysia, the total worth of the tablet industry in the country during the twelve months reached US$415 million. The initial year, which marked the launch of the first tablet in Malaysia saw new adopters purchasing about 439,000 tablets which … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s tablet consumption grows 87% in 2012
Archives for February 2013
Global leaders join Asia Pay-TV Operators Summit
Hong Kong / Singapore / Mumbai – Leaders of global media and telecom companies are meeting on April 22 - 24, 2013, in Bali, Indonesia for the fourth annual Asia Pacific Pay–TV Operators Summit (APOS). Organised by Media Partners Asia, APOS is a regional event for TV and broadband industry executives aimed to drive strategies, deals and policies across the converged ecosystems of media and telecoms. "Both emerging growth markets and mature, value geographies in Asia Pacific are … [Read more...] about Global leaders join Asia Pay-TV Operators Summit
Taiwan’s NCC presents proposed anti-monopoly bill
The National Communications Commission (NCC) of Taiwan has presented its framework for a legislative proposal drafted to prevent monopolies in the country’s broadcast industry and to ensure healthy competition in the media sector. This announcement follows the Fair Trade Commission’s investigation into the sale of Hong Kong-owned Next Media Ltd's Taiwanese operations to five potential buyers after protests from the Alliance Against Media Monopoly and the Association of Taiwan … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s NCC presents proposed anti-monopoly bill
Disney’s “Sofia the First” soundtrack goes on sale
Burbank, California – Walt Disney Records has announced that the Sofia the First soundtrack is now available for pre-order on Amazon, and will be fully available on February 12. The soundtrack features 11 songs from the hit Disney Junior animated television series with the same name, which premiered in January this year for the female market both young and old. The soundtrack also includes bonus tracks from the animated television movie Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess. Modern … [Read more...] about Disney’s “Sofia the First” soundtrack goes on sale
Affle Group partners MSM’s Sony LIV in India
New Delhi – Smart-media company, Affle Group, has announced its partnership with Multi Screen Media (MSM) to exclusively power all advertising during the Sony LIV launch phase through it’s “Ripple” rich media and video ad network. Sony LIV is MSM’s recently launched VOD brand which will provide viewers with their favourite shows from the Sony stable – SONY, SAB and MAX. As a part of this partnership, MSM would employ Affle’s Ripple ad network to serve … [Read more...] about Affle Group partners MSM’s Sony LIV in India
MEASAT’s AZERSPACE-1 / AFRICASAT-1a satellite successfully launched
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) has successfully launched the AZERSPACE-1 / AFRICASAT-1a satellite. The satellite was launched on an Ariane 5 ECA launch vehicle from the European Space Port in Kourou, French Guiana, on February 8 at 5.36am Malaysian time. The launch was witnessed via live telecast at the All Asia Broadcast Centre, Bukit Jalil by H.E. Mr. Tahir Karimov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Malaysia; YBhg. Datuk Che Azemi bin Haron, … [Read more...] about MEASAT’s AZERSPACE-1 / AFRICASAT-1a satellite successfully launched