Asia Pacific is undergoing a digital TV boom that will see penetration increase from 36 percent in 2011 to 83 percent in 2017 – or up by 440 million homes, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. Digital TV Asia Pacific forecasts that China alone will provide 268 million of the additional digital TV homes, with India adding 82 million. Of the 440 million digital homes to be added between 2011 and 2017, 103 million will come from DTT. Digital cable will contribute a further 195 … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific to add 440 million digital TV homes by 2017
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Strong focus on multi-platform content at BroadcastAsia 2012
Singapore - The rise of social platforms is compelling the broadcasting industry to develop content suitable for multi-screen delivery and to reinvent their strategy for engaging audiences through social TV. The Creative Content Production Conference at BroadcastAsia 2012 is back for its third installment, bringing together industry professionals in discussions on content formats and mediums, content distribution, as well as production and post-production strategies. Day 1 of the conference has … [Read more...] about Strong focus on multi-platform content at BroadcastAsia 2012
Incentive scheme to set Abu Dhabi as ‘go to’ destination for international production
Cannes/Abu Dhabi – twofour54 and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission have launched the region’s first incentive scheme aimed at making Abu Dhabi the first choice for international and regional producers needing location, production and post-production services. The scheme will be operational from September 1st. An incentive in the form of a rebate of up to 30percent of qualifying spend in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will be available for feature films, TV, documentary, advertising and music … [Read more...] about Incentive scheme to set Abu Dhabi as ‘go to’ destination for international production
GMA-7 maintains Philippine TV ratings lead
Philippines – GMA Network Inc. (GMA) has reported that the network continues to lead nationwide household audience share margins over ABS-CBN in the Philippines. In the fist quarter of the year, GMA remained in the lead in household audience share points in the National Urban Television Audience Measurement (NUTAM), based on data provided by Nielsen TV Audience Measurement. The trending of audience shares for the three competing channels in the country’s key areas remains unaltered. … [Read more...] about GMA-7 maintains Philippine TV ratings lead
Lippo to launch DTH broadcast service across Indonesia
Indonesia – The Lippo Group has signed a multiple-transponder capacity deal with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, the operator of the recently launched JCSAT-13 telecommunication satellite, in line with its plans to provide a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV broadcast service across Indonesia. JCSAT-13 is a Ku-band satellite designed to succeed the JCSAT-4A satellite as the vehicle for the delivery of SKY Perfect JSAT’s DTH pay-TV service "SKY PerfecTV!” in Japan. The … [Read more...] about Lippo to launch DTH broadcast service across Indonesia
AETN All Asia Networks goes into the Heart of Marina Bay Sands in new Bio original series
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks has produced a reality series for Bio Channel in Asia. The eight-episode original production, titled Marina Bay Sands 24/7, goes behind the scenes of the popular integrated resort. Premiering on Bio throughout the region on May 31, the series will give viewers an exclusive look into the “Heart of House”, the property’s underground labyrinth where its 9,000-strong staff move unnoticed to guests. Audiences will be able to see the inner … [Read more...] about AETN All Asia Networks goes into the Heart of Marina Bay Sands in new Bio original series