Trends drive the television industry, and so it’s not unusual when a new one arises to see a lot of companies rushing to do the same thing. When OTT service was launched in Asia in 2015, broadcasters, operators and telcos rushed to the need of the new found audience (millennias) by collaborating with respective partners for content and streaming service. An entire new ecosystem was established to bring television content to mobiles and tablets, with a gold rush for streaming contents. … [Read more...] about Asian Streaming Sequence
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ATF 2017
9 Story Media Group Title: Luo Bei Bei Episodes:52 x 11 Genre:Animation kids 4-7 Synopsis: Luo Bao Bei is a bright and spirited 7-year-old girl with a vivid imagination, on a quest to understand the world around her. With her friends and some endearing animal companions by her side, she navigates the excitement of childhood with enthusiasm and curiosity, always fi nding adventure along the way. Kids everywhere will relate to Luo Bao Bei’s journey to learn life lessons, one story at … [Read more...] about ATF 2017
360-degree Security, the secret to transforming your business
The media industry has been undergoing unprecedented changes. Many are driven by technology innovations, giants (such as Apple, Tencent and Netflix) entering this space, and ecosystem fragmentation. Internet-based video is increasing sharply fuelled by these changes and it’s forecasted to achieve 55% year over year growth from 2015 to 2021 (source: Ericsson 2016). While no one can predict exactly what changes lay ahead, we can be sure three trends will continue for the long term: • Consumers … [Read more...] about 360-degree Security, the secret to transforming your business
MyRepublic brands itself as internet platform and not telco
Singapore’s media sector has been performing strongly, posting a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. In 2010, the industry contributed S$6.4 billion in value-added (VA) and S$23.9 billion revenue to the economy and employed some 66,000 workers. Singapore’s media sector consists of several industries, including TV broadcast and production; publishing and printing; film; music; as well as interactive and digital media. Malcolm Rodrigues, CEO and cofounder of MyRepublic, said that the … [Read more...] about MyRepublic brands itself as internet platform and not telco
Change is afoot in the media industry thanks to AI and machine learning
There is no shortage of content available at the fi ngertips of television viewers today. This is not least because, in recent decades, television has exploded from just a handful of channels to hundreds. The only downside to this is deciding what to watch. Indeed, viewers are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment content. In addition to the hundreds of channels available through traditional platforms, there are apps from networks and sports leagues, as well as over-the-top (OTT) … [Read more...] about Change is afoot in the media industry thanks to AI and machine learning
Asia celebrates great TV content at ATF
Let’s reminisce with Asian broadcasters during the peak season of ATF: In Singapore, broadcasters have been forced to adapt quickly to changes viewing habits as telcos move in, while producers have had to be equally nimble to ensure their content attracts eyeballs in such a media-rich environment. For Mediacorp, juggling programming and content delivery demands has paid dividends both in Singapore and further afield. Its operations span the media spectrum, from traditional TV networks to … [Read more...] about Asia celebrates great TV content at ATF