This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. During the lockdown, many OTT providers saw a sharp rise in subscriptions as well as an overall increase in streaming figures. Now that society has started to open up again and audiences are enjoying a wider selection of other activities, the challenge will be to keep viewers engaged over the long term. The OTT market offers no shortage of platforms and new contenders are arriving all the time. With a saturated market, … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to approach OTT monetisation
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Launch of the ‘Tokyo Gap-Financing Market’ at TIFFCOM 2020
TIFFCOM-the Marketplace for film and TV in Asia- is the leading content market affiliated with the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF). TOKYO Gap-Financing Market ”TGFM” is our brand new event to be held from 4 to 6 November TIFFCOM. For the first edition and in spite of the peculiar worldwide situation, we received 87 applications from 36 countries and regions. As submission requirements, the project had to secure 60% of the total budget (50% for TV series projects) and to include … [Read more...] about Launch of the ‘Tokyo Gap-Financing Market’ at TIFFCOM 2020
Pope and Bella take Dimsum Entertainment by storm this October
Dimsum Entertainment announced its October offerings as its anniversary comes up. Fans of Pope Thanavat and Bella Ranee will fall in love with them all over again in Deceitful Love. The best part? Dimsum Entertainment will be bringing you all the Pope and Bella content you crave the very same day as Thailand! The love doesn’t stop here; in October, Dimsum Entertainment will also be premiering The Last Promise starring Tor Thanapob and Aff Taksaorn. If you feel like you know everything … [Read more...] about Pope and Bella take Dimsum Entertainment by storm this October
ZEE5 Global announces an exciting October line-up
ZEE5 Global, the largest OTT platform for South Asian content, has increasingly become the daily entertainment staple for all ages. Continuing to satiate audiences with the perfect doses of comedy, thriller, drama, and more, ZEE5 is all ready to bring in the festive spirit with its lineup for October. Headlining the entertaining line-up this month are two captivating original series with rocky relationships at their core. Set to stream on 7 October is Madhushalini and Tony Luke lead in Expiry … [Read more...] about ZEE5 Global announces an exciting October line-up
Why TV5 is one Filipino broadcaster to watch out for
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Broadcast institution TV5 is ramping up its lifestyle and entertainment offerings as it contends to be one of the top broadcasters in the Philippines. Helmed by Cignal and TV5 President Robert P. Galang, TV5 forged a partnership with Cignal, the country’s top pay-TV provider in August 2020 in a block timer deal that would bring quality entertainment to more Filipino homes. Television Asia Plus (TVA): TV5 has had a long … [Read more...] about Why TV5 is one Filipino broadcaster to watch out for
pocket.watch: Pushing the boundaries of content by kids for kids
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. In July, the California-based digital media studio pocket.watch appointed Anshuman Misra as the company’s newest Managing Director who currently leads the company’s second international office located in Singapore. The company is aggressively expanding its operations outside of the United States, and in February, the company opened its London office as they expand to the EMEA and the UAE. Television Asia Plus (TVA): What … [Read more...] about pocket.watch: Pushing the boundaries of content by kids for kids