NoHo Arts District, California - The Creative Achievement in Interactive Media award honours second screen experiences and cutting edge "next generation" content produced by the major studios as well as independent creators. The juried winners represent the following formats: Multiplatform Storytelling (Last Chance Kitchen), Original Interactive Program (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries), Social TV Experience (Oprah's Lifeclass), as well as User Experience and Visual Design (the Nick … [Read more...] about Juried winners for Emmy’s creativity in interactive media announced
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FORMATS ASIA 2013 to be held at the CASBAA Convention
Hong Kong - FORMATS ASIA 2013 will be moved to October 23, 2013, hosted by the CASBAA Convention. Organised by Lightning International, the region's platform for the formats industry will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.Topics will include the current trends in Asia for format owners and producers, broadcasters' requirements in China, India and across the region, a specific session on factual, factual entertainment and drama formats, and how Asian-inspired … [Read more...] about FORMATS ASIA 2013 to be held at the CASBAA Convention
NBCUniversal creates awards for Asian women
High Heeled Warriors Singapore - Following NBCUniversal’s High Heeled Warriors research roadshow to advertisers and media buyers, the network plans to roll out the inaugural High Heeled Warrior Awards in the next few months. The High Heeled Warrior Awards will recognise and celebrate the achievements of women in Asia who have contributed to society in their industry and community. Nominations for the first three categories will be shortlisted by a panel of judges. The public will be … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal creates awards for Asian women
Olympic Council of Asia to establish in-house broadcasting service
Kuwait – The Olympic Council of Asia and MP & Silva, a leading international media rights company, have announced their plans to internalise the media production of all Asian Games competitions and all other OCA events. A new OCA Broadcasting Services company will be established in the moulds of the Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) to guarantee the highest standards of production technology for Asian sporting events. MP & Silva has been appointed by the Olympic Council … [Read more...] about Olympic Council of Asia to establish in-house broadcasting service
BBC Worldwide in programming deal with CCTV
The BBC team at China Showcase Beijing - BBC Worldwide's deal provides China’s state television broadcaster with more than 65 hours of BBC programmes.The deal was announced at BBC Worldwide’s China Showcase. The event, held for the third time, saw BBC Worldwide unveil hundreds of new programme offerings from a variety of genres to over 100 industry partners in the country. The event also served as a forum to exchange ideas for future collaborations.This new programming deal with … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide in programming deal with CCTV
GVF and IRG to discuss interference prevention at China Satellite
Beijing – The Global VSAT Forum (GVF) and the Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) will be working with the Chinese satellite industry to jointly present an Interference Prevention Summit on September 4, 2013 at China Satellite. The Summit, entitled Improving Satellite Communications Through Interference Prevention, will provide China’s satellite communications industry with an opportunity to learn about the impact of satellite interference prevention … [Read more...] about GVF and IRG to discuss interference prevention at China Satellite