The relevance of public broadcasting in the digital age was one of the key issues discussed at the Public Broadcasters International conference, held in Singapore last month. Former BBC producer and media consultant Philip Harding said in today’s world of multiple sources of information, the role of public broadcasters and its service to citizens and nationhood is even more important. “Technology has led to the proliferation of media,” he said. “Media is becoming more … [Read more...] about For public good
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The new Face of content
As consumers buy fewer DVDs and spend more time online, movie studios are capitalizing on the opportunities provided by Facebook fan pages for their video content with apps that allow them to sell content directly to fans. One example comes from F-commerce application developer Milyoni, which has developed a Social Cinema app used by Warner Bros., Universal and Lionsgate, where Facebook users can pay to watch films such as The Dark Knight, Johnny English, Scarface and Blair Witch Project. For 30 … [Read more...] about The new Face of content
‘Tis the season
What a year it has been; full on from “go” and we’ve not even reached the “whoa” yet. Be it docos, kids TV, news, drama, animation, formats or sport, Asia has both devoured it and produced it – adding its own seasonal ingredients into the mix. Retaining this momentum in the coming year is a definite reality but challenges still abound. For PayTV; technology is not only giving consumers more ways to watch content, it’s also allowing new players – … [Read more...] about ‘Tis the season
Content Kingdom
<b>No holds barred for PayTV</b> TV has had a terrifi c year of growth in Thailand. From just 15 per cent penetration in 2007, cable and satellite TV is now beaming into close to 50 per cent of homes. If conditions remain buoyant, analysts estimate satellite TV penetration rates could reach more than 90 per cent within the next fi ve years. As the sector grows, so does expectations. True Visions, market leader in the satellite and cable market, is aiming for more than 2 million … [Read more...] about Content Kingdom
Thailand’s new era
The formalization of Thailand’s key broadcast regulatory body, the National Broadcasting Commission of Thailand (NBTC), marks a major transformation in the country’s media landscape. The NBTC takes up the role formerly fi lled by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), with two committees – one covering the telecommunication committee and a broadcasting committee. Its 11 commissioners set to guide the sector after years of half-hearted regulation. Broadcasting … [Read more...] about Thailand’s new era
Hard truths
CASBAA, the association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery in Asia-Pacifi c, is not one to pull its punches when it comes to commenting on the region’s PayTV environment. The latest report Regulating for Growth, the fi rst since 2008, is no exception. As John Medeiros, CASBAA’s Deputy CEO and Director of Regulatory Affairs, pointed out during a recent media briefi ng detailing the report, “We’re at a point where governments … [Read more...] about Hard truths
