There have been endless discussions about the threat to satellite pay-TV by nonlinear TV services. Is satellite’s future being drastically threatened by the rise of OTT? Nobody can deny that OTT is competitive but surely it must depend on the attitude of the satellite broadcast industry as to whether they make this work or not. It is going to be down to pay-TV providers to take the right path and to turn what could be a significant challenge into a significant opportunity. The Asian market is … [Read more...] about Asian Satellite
The secret’s out
It’s no secret that every TV outlet, digital or otherwise, is looking for the next big drama. And audience demand for engaging, quality scripted programming has never been so high. Unique drama is a key selling point for online delivery brands as these platforms consolidate their positions in the market. But while digital platforms are hungry for great stories, there’s a desire for quality drama among the pay-TV channels and large free-to-air broadcasters as well, as nothing strengthens a TV … [Read more...] about The secret’s out
New landscape for Thai broadcasting
Thailand has a pay-TV penetration of 30 million and it has a multichannel TV penetration of 66%. New TV platforms have evolved through the years and Thailand currently, has a new digital platform that caters to millions of viewers and encompasses all digital terrestrial television channels in high definition too. Thailand’s Next Step direct-tohome Freeview HD platform has deployed multiple Cinegy Air PRO Bundles, a comprehensive, IP-based software suite for automated SD, HD and/or Ultra HD (4K) … [Read more...] about New landscape for Thai broadcasting
Gradually adopting online technologies
An archipelago of more than 13,000 islands, Indonesia has a population of around 237million and based on research done by CASBAA, more than half the households in Indonesia have a TV in their homes. Although the Indonesian TV market only grew by 4.5% in 2015, according to Media Partners Asia (MPA), its market has seen a significant growth in the recent years in areas such as ad sales and subscription revenues from pay-tv. Ulama Nusantara, a historical documentary travelogue was ranked … [Read more...] about Gradually adopting online technologies
WebTVAsia partners Alibaba’s Tudou
Bangkok – WebTVAsia announced a global strategic partnership with China’s top short video platform Tudou, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group. Thetie-up confirmed WebTVAsia as Asia’s first Multi Channel Network (MCN) partner to participate in Tudou’s new RMB 2 billion (USD 291 million) global short-form content sourcing initiative, codenamed “The Big Fish Plan”. As a “Big Fish Partner”, WebTVAsia is offered market-leading privileges … [Read more...] about WebTVAsia partners Alibaba’s Tudou
GRB announces programme sales
Sherman Oaks, CA - GRB Entertainment announced another slate of programme sales with a mix of genres to UK, Europe, and Thailand. Fox Networks Group UK acquired multiple seasons of long-running investigative crime series On The Case, exploring murder mysteries through in-depth interviews with witnesses and suspects while examining the forensic evidence that helped to unravel the mystery. Viasat World Limited acquired Cinelab for Nordics, Baltics, Russia, CIS, and CEE, profiling … [Read more...] about GRB announces programme sales