Singapore – Animated series Rob the Robot, which debuted on 28 November, has already become a hit with Disney Junior viewers in three territories in the region. Leslie Lee, Director, Programming, Walt Disney Television Southeast Asia, told TV ASIA Plus that although it has only been two weeks since the launch of the series, “In Malaysia, we’re a number nine show, in the Philippines a number five show and in Singapore, we’re are a top three show”. The 52x11 minute … [Read more...] about TVA Exclusive: Kids explore outer space
Ratings
History scores big again
Singapore – History Channel was rated the number one primetime channel in factual programming packs across all key demographics in Singapore and Malaysia in the third quarter this year. Among males aged 25 to 54 and professionals, managers, executives and businessmen (PMEB) viewers, the channel’s viewership in Singapore was 50 per cent higher compared to other factual competitors, according to Kantar Media Research. In Malaysia, AGB Nielsen reported that the channel is the top choice … [Read more...] about History scores big again
Tough road ahead
Melbourne – Changes in market conditions and consumer behaviours is forcing dramatic shifts and creating an uncertain future for the Pay-TV industry, states Ovum. This analysis was made in the research firm’s latest report, in which it states that new technologies and players offering alternative ways to view video are undermining the established order of Pay-TV operations. As a result, Pay-TV subscriber growth is slowing in several markets. Jonathan Doran, Ovum principal analyst and … [Read more...] about Tough road ahead
GTSS and ABS invest in the future
GT Satellite Systems S.A. and Asia Broadcast Satellite have signed a US$125 million deal for multiple transponders on a condosat and lease basis to augment its multi-service capacity on ABS-2. Since its multiple transponder lease agreement announced in 2009, GTSS has further developed its platform services, including TV channels "Raduga TV" Russian and CIS DTH business. This led GTSS to make a strategic investment to purchase additional condosat transponders on ABS-2, scheduled to be launched in … [Read more...] about GTSS and ABS invest in the future
Ground work
Singapore – MediaCorp today provided a sneak peek at the final architectural plans for its facilities at the upcoming Mediapolis. Designed as a gateway, the new complex aims to not only be a state-of-the-art broadcasting centre, but also an entertainment facility for the public. Tan Ming Kian, Chairman of MediaCorp, said at the ground breaking ceremony, that although building the new campus is "a heavy investment", it is a worthy one for it allows the terrestrial network to create greater … [Read more...] about Ground work
Mass gaming
Melbourne – The Asia-Pacific digital games market will more than double over the next five years to be worth more than $30 billion in 2016, according to a study by research firm Ovum. Ovum analyst Mark Little said the biggest factor contributing to this forecast is the exponential growth of simpler, more casual games. He added that this has meant the gaming market is no longer consumed predominantly by only the teen male demographic. Instead, it is fast gaining mass appeal, which has … [Read more...] about Mass gaming