TVAPlus: New platforms, such as IPTV and Over-The-Top (OTT) are definitely gaining strength in certain territories, while in others there is no action at all. What are your thoughts on the short-term development of these content delivery technologies and how will it affect future TV business? The one thing about OTT, is that it is happening. The interesting thing, and the scary thing, for different stakeholders, is that it is pulling in different directions and how it is going to pan out over … [Read more...] about Breeding ground
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Due respect
It’s that time again; when Asia’s television industry comes together to celebrate the best in local content and talent. Going by all the business the past 12 months has seen, it’s no wonder the entries this year have ballooned. The addition of four award categories and some others being refined has opened doors to new broadcasters and content makers. The other noticeable difference with the entries this year is the amount of diverse content in the final nominees list. Different … [Read more...] about Due respect
Prime society
TV is not what it used to be. Technology and differing work habits mean traditional programming blocks no longer suit consumers’ daily routines as they did in the 1960s. This issue was recently examined in a study by research firm Nielsen, which looked at eight countries in the region – namely Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand – and found that certain territories are beginning to see a marked difference in primetime … [Read more...] about Prime society
Let’s get physical
Slipping, sprinting, soaring and swinging was a common activity for the 120 contestants who took part in Mistral’s The Biggest Gameshow In The World in Kuala Lumpur last month. Known originally as Intercities and It’s A Knock Out, the popular French format – which celebrates its 50th anniversary next year – has aired in dozens of countries and languages, including China, Romania and Vietnam. This latest series is the first pan-regional version. Over two weeks, teams of 30 … [Read more...] about Let’s get physical
Formatted
Come one, come all Formats are big business. This year alone has seen dozens of debuts including localized versions of Million Dollar Money Drop in Singapore, Minute To Win It in Malaysia and India, Hole in the Wall in Cambodia, Top Gear in both Korea and China, a pan-regional version of France’s It’s a Knockout and Cash Cab Asia. Along with returning shows such as Idol, The X Factor, MasterChef, and Amazing Race, it would be hard not to notice that Asia’s been well and truly … [Read more...] about Formatted
Promotions at A+E Networks
Promotions at A+E Networks SINGAPORE – Ling-Sze Gan has been promoted to Senior Director of Content Sales, Asia. Based at A+E Networks’ Singapore office, she oversees content distribution throughout the region to both standard and non-standard television platforms. Since joining A+E Networks in 2007, Gan has grown content distribution revenues in the region by 700 per cent, and has expanded distribution into the terrestrial market in Japan and has closed significant output deals in … [Read more...] about Promotions at A+E Networks
