Worldwide growth in new media platforms including the Internet, 3G and mobile TV technologies, as well as IPTV and VOD services, has driven service providers to increasingly seek content to cater to consumption supplementary to ‘traditional’ media consumption - which has continued to grow year-on-year. To address the growing interest in cross-platform content, Asia Television Forum’s (ATF) Animation SuperPitch and Asian SuperPitch events were combined and re-engineered late … [Read more...] about Pitch perfect
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Manu of the match
With The Golf Channel; Goal TV, Neo Sports and Eurosport aiming to make in-roads into the Asia Pacific region, new channels dedicated to individual sports, and digital media, are just two of ESPN STAR Sports’ (ESS) emphases for the coming year. Exactly which other sportsspecific channels can be expected are still under wraps, but ESS’s September 2007- appointed MD Manu Sawhney highlights the success of STAR Cricket, which became the network’s fifteenth channel upon its June … [Read more...] about Manu of the match
Crowning glory
“Asia is a big continent. In reality, Asia is comprised of non-homogeneous markets with unique and distinctively different cultures and languages. A case in point on the complexity of marketing in Asia is simply to consider the different spoken languages of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Korea and Japan.” One of the biggest challenges in branding, says Gunson, is being able to consistently deliver a coherent message across the … [Read more...] about Crowning glory
Winning words from Asia Pacific’s best in 2007
Vikram Channa Vice President, Content, Discovery Networks Asia It is a great honour as the awards recognize the diligence and passion of all involved in nurturing the documentaries from across Asia Pacific. We’re pleased that shows like Born Again Buddhists which showcase the talent of young directors won top honours. Discovery Networks Asia has worked hard to extend its expertise in ‘storytelling’ as well as provided a platform for budding regional filmmakers. Great shows have … [Read more...] about Winning words from Asia Pacific’s best in 2007
Asian Food Channel debuts in the Philippines
Singapore – The Asian Food Channel (AFC) has launched in the Philippines Feb 1, 2008, on the country’s dominant pay-TV provider Skycable. The 24-hour channel’s launch follows previews of the channel via programming blocks that aired previously on the service’s Lifestyle channel. The Philippines is the fifth regional market that AFC is airing in, adding to Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore where the channel is already available. AFC provides an Asian … [Read more...] about Asian Food Channel debuts in the Philippines
BBC Worldwide, Hardy & Sons and Left Bank Pictures in co-venture
London – Independent producer, Hardy & Sons, will re-launch as a new production company in partnership with Left Bank Pictures and BBC Worldwide. BBC Worldwide and Left Bank each hold a 15% stake in the JV, with the remaining 70% held by Hardy & Sons owner and Creative Director, Justin Hardy. The new venture is yet to be named and will focus on producing drama and documentary, drawing on Left Bank’s expertise in contemporary drama and film, and Hardy & Sons forte for historical drama … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide, Hardy & Sons and Left Bank Pictures in co-venture