Los Angeles – CBS Studios International and Japan’s Avex Broadcasting & Communications, a joint venture company between Avex Entertainment Inc. and NTT Docomo Inc., have announced a multi-year, non-exclusive agreement for CBS programming to be made available on Avex’s d Market Video Store, a subscription video-on-demand (VoD) service available to DOCOMO mobile subscribers for their smartphones and tablets. The subscription VoD deal includes television content from CBS, … [Read more...] about CBS Studios, Avex Group ink mobile subscription VoD deal
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Rise of the ‘second screen’
The continued rise in sales of tablets and smart devices underlines the growing revenue opportunities from digital delivery of entertainment and media (E&M) and advertising to increasingly connected, and particularly mobile consumers, according to the annual Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2012-2016 released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). While the consumption of professional video content has never been more popular, consumers want more flexibility in how they access and pay for … [Read more...] about Rise of the ‘second screen’
BBC Bangla launches mobile audio sports updates
BBC Bangla has added sports bulletins to its audio news available on mobile phones across Bangladesh in time for the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship. The sports updates will be part of the 15 two-minute news updates available throughout the day, offering audiences a unique global perspective on key national and international news stories. The first BBC Bangla sports audio bulletin of the day will be available from 04.00 Bangladesh time. It will be updated at 12.00 and then every … [Read more...] about BBC Bangla launches mobile audio sports updates
StarHub launches TV Anywhere
Singapore – StarHub’s TV Anywhere, launched in line with the Internet TV platform starhubtv.com, provides viewers access to cable TV channels across Internet-enabled PC, Mac, iPad or tablet with their current subscription plan. Currently in its beta phase, starhubtv.com will allow cable TV customers to access up to 12 channels, depending on their subscription plans. Cable TV customers who have subscribed to the UEFA EURO 2012 Pack, meanwhile, will be able to enjoy all 31 matches … [Read more...] about StarHub launches TV Anywhere
Platform providers and other industry experts discuss latest trends at Unwired 2012
Singapore – The future of content lies in going mobile and social while utilising cloud technologies. This was the main point of discussion at Unwired 2012, an independent wireless and mobile conference held at the Marina Bay Sands on May 31. Leong Mun Yuen, Chief Technology Officer of the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, said in his opening address that wireless and mobile apps and services are increasingly pivotal especially since mobile phone penetration rate in Singapore … [Read more...] about Platform providers and other industry experts discuss latest trends at Unwired 2012
Google joins global innovators at CommunicAsia 2012 Summit
Singapore – Aliza Knox, Managing Director of Commerce for Google Asia Pacific, will be delivering the visionary address at the CommunicAsia 2012 Summit on June 20, focusing on how ‘Asia defines the Internet’ by following the trajectory of the smartphone industry across Asia and how it can lead to a better understanding of the region’s current and future growth. The CommunicAsia 2012 Summit will feature prominent speakers presenting on a wide range of topics from cloud … [Read more...] about Google joins global innovators at CommunicAsia 2012 Summit