Bangkok – InMobi, the independent mobile advertising network, has revealed the results of its media consumption research for Thailand. The ad network reported that for mobile web users in Thailand, mobile has surpassed TV and traditional online in terms of time spent. Some of the key research findings revealed that on average mobile web users in Thailand consume 6.6 hours of media daily, 44 percent of Thailand’s mobile web users say the mobile device is their preferred method of … [Read more...] about Mobile the media of choice in Thailand
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Pawn Stars kicks off new season with fan contest
Singapore – Pawn Stars returns to HISTORY on May 7 with its sixth season. To kick off this new season, the network is concurrently holding a regional online contest to put viewers’ bargaining skills to the rest. In this ‘Pawn Star of the week’ contest, HISTORY will post a picture of an item on its Facebook page and fans can make their guesses on the item’s pawn or sale value by commenting on the picture. The correct or closest estimates win prizes such as a Diana … [Read more...] about Pawn Stars kicks off new season with fan contest
NATPE goes to Europe
Los Angeles – Media marketplace organiser NATPE has announced that more than 250 companies from 50 countries are confirmed to attend the inaugural NATPE||Budapest content market, formerly known as DISCOP East, taking place June 26 to 28. Close to 250 buyers representing 150 companies are already signed to attend the three day market at Budapest’s Sofitel Chain Bridge Hotel and organisers expect this to increase to more than 300 registered buyers by the event opening. … [Read more...] about NATPE goes to Europe
Bloomberg TV brings back Singapore Sessions
Hong Kong – Bloomberg Television is presenting the return of Singapore Sessions on April 18. A special two-part series airing globally on the network, the show features discussions among renowned global business leaders on challenges facing Asia and the world today. Hosted by Bloomberg Television anchor Betty Liu, it is developed in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Ministry of Manpower. The first session addresses the challenge: "How should companies … [Read more...] about Bloomberg TV brings back Singapore Sessions
FRANCE 24 covers French presidential election
The newly unified newsrooms of FRANCE 24, Monte Carlo Doualiya and RFI will bring viewers LIVE coverage of the French presidential election 2012 from every angle, broadcast across a variety of platforms: television, radio, multimedia. From 7pm to 11pm (Paris time) on April 22 and May 6, FRANCE 24 will broadcast special coverage of the two electoral rounds, allowing the international community to follow all the results, reactions and commentaries. On FRANCE 24, François Picard and Marc … [Read more...] about FRANCE 24 covers French presidential election
Christiane Amanpour returns to CNN Worldwide
Christiane Amanpour is set to host a new daily foreign affairs programme simply titled Amanpour, on CNN International in Asia starting April 17. The 30-minute daily broadcast of the programme will air Tuesdays to Saturdays at 5pm HKT and 10pm HKT. “We are delighted to have Christiane back at CNN,” said Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director for CNN International. “Christiane’s sophisticated, incisive journalism is needed now, more than ever to … [Read more...] about Christiane Amanpour returns to CNN Worldwide