According to the Nielsen Media Index survey, the onslaught of the global economic recession last year has not had a significant impact on media consumption habits in Singapore. Traditional media consumption levels have been maintained, while the internet has continued to thrive in this challenging environment. Consumption of newspapers, television, cable, magazines, and radio have remained stable, with close to eight in 10 (78 percent) adults on average tuning in to terrestrial TV on a daily … [Read more...] about What the eyes are watching in Singapore
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Holding its own
The attraction of watching TV on demand and enjoying the same American drama serials the next day have caught the attention of Singapore’s television buffs in 2010, but couch potatoes’ long-held interest in linear, free-to-air programming still appears strong. MediaCorp, the country’s sole free-to-air TV broadcaster, said it remains the dominant broadcaster in the country, with 70 per cent of the prime time TV share this year. Quoting numbers from research firm Kantar Media, … [Read more...] about Holding its own
The Universal rule
It may be young, but Universal Network International knows how to think fast on its feet. Raymund Miranda, the network’s managing director for Asia-Pacific, sits down with Melody Uy for a look back at Universal Network’s recent rebranding push, and explains why you shouldn’t be content with just good content. It’s been a good couple of years for Universal Networks International. Launched in 2008, the global channels division of NBC Universal now reaches 130 countries … [Read more...] about The Universal rule
Taking stock
When it comes to television in Singapore, Man Shu Sum is almost a brand in himself. Currently the head of MediaCorp’s Raintree Pictures, for more than 30 years he has been involved in crafting the media industry here and in the region. Since its inception, Mr Man has been involved, one way or another, with the Asian Television Awards and since 2006, has held the post of chief judge. Television Asia Plus caught up with Mr Man to get his take on Asia television, then and now. TVAplus: … [Read more...] about Taking stock
Show tunes
In the House episode Emancipation (season five), Alexi Murdoch, gave the series’ viewers a taste of his limited release EP album Towards the Sun with a sample of the song ‘Through the Dark’. The CD has yet to be officially released, but the buzz had already grown to the point where minutes after the episode aired, fans had already uploaded a clip of the scene featuring Murdoch’s music on to YouTube. Murdoch is no stranger to lending his music to TV shows. Time Without … [Read more...] about Show tunes
Fasten your seatbelts
Summing up a year that began cautiously but then rebounded with fervor, television in Asia is by no means on the back foot, going by the conversations had at this year’s CASBAA get-together. Media 3.0 is now hot on everyone’s lips, appetites wet by devices like the iPad, which has moved media into new spaces and places. Catch Up TV is catching on. Various formats debuted in a number of markets. Co-productions aplenty were green lit. New channels were launched, while others had … [Read more...] about Fasten your seatbelts
