Beijing – Youku Inc., China's leading Internet television company, has aired The 727 Cycling Team, the fourth in a series of five micro-movies titled Ordinary Olympians, which tells the stories of ordinary people whose extraordinary experiences reflect the Olympic spirit. Ordinary Olympians debuted on April 15 as part of Youku's "Our Olympics" campaign, and has since been viewed a total of more than 24 million times. More than 93,000 comments to date have been left by viewers. Drawing on … [Read more...] about Youku celebrates Olympic spirit
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Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union joins ITU-T and FOBTV
The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has been inducted by the ITU-T as a sector member. ITU-T is one of the three sectors of the International Telecommunication Union and focuses on development of telecommunication standards (telephony, mobile, IPTV, etc). ITU-T is also active in other areas such as ICTs, broadband connectivity and audio visual media accessibility. ABU is already an active member of the Radiocommunication and Development sectors of the ITU. The Union is also now a member of … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union joins ITU-T and FOBTV
China tightens online video censorship rules
Beijing – The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) and the State Internet Information Office in China recently issued a new ruling that requires internet video providers to examine all content before publishing them online. Video content providers will be held responsible for the videos posted on their websites, according to the circular. Relevant industry associations have also been instructed to step up self-disciplinary efforts regarding video content. According to … [Read more...] about China tightens online video censorship rules
TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: TV of the Future
TV of the Future What if you were watching the finale of X-factor LIVE and wanted to know the buzz of the town and what was trending? You would take out your phone, scroll through the pages, find the Twitter app and view the live feeds, trying to keep an eye on the TV at the same time. All this hassle can potentially be eliminated by NDS’s innovative TV, which was one of the products we were introduced to at the NDS product showcase. As we walked into the dimly-lit, wallpapered … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: TV of the Future
India’s first mobile video channel for women launched
New Delhi – Vuclip, an independent mobile video destination, has launched India’s first mobile portal “Mira!”, designed to appeal to the new age woman who is independent, tech savvy and full of life. “Mira!”draws quality content from almost 30 leading content providers in India and globally, offering free access to the best videos that cater to a woman’s needs on-the-go, and featuring video content relating to health, beauty, fashion and style tips, … [Read more...] about India’s first mobile video channel for women launched
Mexican court denies Carlos Slim’s TV bid
Mexico City - A Mexican court has denied billionaire Carlos Slim's bid to enter the television market, according to Reuters. Slim, who controls virtually all of Mexico's mobile and home phone lines, has been pushing for years to get control of sectors of the country's broadcasting, which are currently controlled by giants Televisa and TV Azteca, said Reuters. The Reuters report said that Slim’s phone company Telmex will have to reapply from scratch for a TV licence, pushing the … [Read more...] about Mexican court denies Carlos Slim’s TV bid