Singapore/Hong Kong – Branded Ltd. announced that Music Matters, the marquee event for the Asian music industry, will be held in Singapore from 24-28th May, 2011. Created in 2006, Music Matters has expanded from a two-day conference to a full programme for music and digital entertainment industry professionals, and incorporates Music Matters Live music festival featuring performances from Asian and international music artists. The digital entertainment landscape is rapidly evolving and … [Read more...] about Singapore, where Music Matters
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MediaCorp to relocate to Mediapolis@one-north
MediaCorp, Singapore's national broadcaster and leading media company will be moving from its present Caldecott Hill premises to Mediapolis, Singapore's first digital media hub located at one-north. MediaCorp had, in 2006, announced its move to a site in Bukit Batok but the plan was shelved due to high construction costs and the onset of the economic crisis. In light of the global economic recovery and advent of new options, the move to a new campus regained traction. MediaCorp will be a major … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to relocate to Mediapolis@one-north
CNBC’s Martin Soong Named Best News Anchor for the sixth time at the Asian Television Awards
CNBC, received six nominations and took home the award for Best News Anchor at the 15th Asian Television Awards (ATA) held at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Singapore: Martin Soong won the Best News Anchor award for Squawk Box (Asia) – the only 6 time winner in its history. With more than 20 years of industry experience, Martin Soong is one of Asia's best-known business television journalists. He was one of the pioneers that launched Asia Business News in 1993 (prior to the channel’s … [Read more...] about CNBC’s Martin Soong Named Best News Anchor for the sixth time at the Asian Television Awards
Caldecott Hill no more for MediaCorp
Singapore's national broadcaster and leading media company will be moving from its present Caldecott Hill premises to Mediapolis, Singapore's first digital media hub located at one-north in Buona Vista. MediaCorp had, in 2006, announced its move to a site in Bukit Batok but the plan was shelved due to high construction costs and the onset of the economic crisis. In light of the global economic recovery and advent of new options, the move to a new campus regained traction. MediaCorp will be a … [Read more...] about Caldecott Hill no more for MediaCorp
New Zealand viewers set for BBC Knowledge
BBC Worldwide will re-launch New Zealand’s Documentary Channel as BBC Knowledge next year, in a major step forward in the development of its global branded channels business. BBC Knowledge will join BBC Worldwide’s other channels on the SKY platform – BBC World News and UKTV – to create a bespoke factual content offering geared towards the needs of New Zealand audiences. “Creating a tailored factual offering specifically for New Zealand tastes and preferences is at … [Read more...] about New Zealand viewers set for BBC Knowledge
ATF rises above and beyond
Singapore - The 11th edition of the Asia Television Forum (ATF) is witnessing positive growth in the Asian TV content market, presenting a record number of 13 pavilions, including four new pavilions from China (2 groups), Finland and Japan. Returning pavilions are France, Italy, South Korea (2 groups), Malaysia, Singapore, Spain and Taiwan. Besides an increase in the number of pavilions, the market will also see an approximate 14 percent increase in seller companies and 18 percent in buyer … [Read more...] about ATF rises above and beyond