The National Communications Commission (NCC) of Taiwan has presented its framework for a legislative proposal drafted to prevent monopolies in the country’s broadcast industry and to ensure healthy competition in the media sector. This announcement follows the Fair Trade Commission’s investigation into the sale of Hong Kong-owned Next Media Ltd's Taiwanese operations to five potential buyers after protests from the Alliance Against Media Monopoly and the Association of Taiwan … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s NCC presents proposed anti-monopoly bill
Content Protection
Youtoo Partners with NATPE to offer one free year of interactive television service
Youtoo Technologies has partnered with NATPE to offer one-year free "From Anywhere to Anywhere" service (valued at USD6,000) to stations nationwide. Viewers can record and submit commentary from anywhere, anytime and engage with some of their favorite shows. Youtoo allows viewers to directly interact with TV programming using video, pictures, voting, social media and more. The ease of set-up makes this format appealing and requires less than 90 seconds for people to experience themselves … [Read more...] about Youtoo Partners with NATPE to offer one free year of interactive television service
CNBC claims top spot in Asia Pacific
Singapore – The Pan Asia-Pacific Cross Media Survey (PAX) reaffirmed CNBC’s position as the number one international business and financial news channel, with 77% more monthly viewers than its nearest competitor, and the preferred choice for affluent viewers in the region. The survey also revealed that viewers spend more time watching CNBC than any other international business news channel in Asia Pacific. The survey was based on Q4 2011 to Q3 2012 results taken from in 10 … [Read more...] about CNBC claims top spot in Asia Pacific
StarHub TV launches R21 content
Singapore – Customers of StarHub TV are now able to catch R21 titles on its On Demand platform. Launched on January 15, StarHub TV is offering six titles, priced at S$5.99 each, to kick off the launch: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, I Love You Philip Morris, Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky, A Frozen Flower, A Single Man and Lust, Caution. StarHub TV customers will be required to complete these steps to access the R21 titles: Call 1633 or visit any StarHub Customer Service Centre to … [Read more...] about StarHub TV launches R21 content
2012’s most pirated TV shows outside the U.S.
According to Torrentfreak.com, Game of Thrones has the honour of becoming the most pirated TV-show of 2012, with 4,280,000 downloads for a single episode. More than 80% of TV-show piracy occurs outside the U.S. and lacking availability is the top reason why people turn to BitTorrent. Airing delays and HBO’s choice not to make it widely available online are two of the top reasons why so many people pirated Game of Thrones. For instance, downloads for Game of Thrones is particularly popular … [Read more...] about 2012’s most pirated TV shows outside the U.S.
Hong Kong’s TVB lodges judicial review on new free TV licences
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB) has lodged a judicial review application to the High Court in relation to the recommendation by the former Broadcasting Authority (now Communications Authority) to issue three new free TV licences. TVB reiterates that it is not blindly objecting to the issuance of new free TV licences and that it is not afraid of competition. However, the broadcaster states that the government must first clarify three crucial questions: What is the optimal number of free TV … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s TVB lodges judicial review on new free TV licences
