Does television risk going the same way as the music or newspaper industries? That is the question asked in a far-reaching new report, The Value of Content, by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, commissioned by Liberty Global, argues that a major industry shake-up is on the way because of the increasing popularity of online content. It forecasts that this could happen much more quickly than anticipated and that “significant numbers” of TV channels could fail. Television is, … [Read more...] about The New Television: The Value of Content
Tradeshows
Japan takes center stage
The nation has also deeply penetrated into the global distribution market promoting made in Japan content from movies to dramas, formats, reality series and other genres. Japanese content is highly sought after in the Asia- Pacific region, Europe and America. Taking the lead as the Country of Honour of MIPCOM 2016, the Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan’s (BEAJ) General Producer, Mr Yamada tells K. Dass of the nation’s broadcast progress and plans. In the last few years, the … [Read more...] about Japan takes center stage
Platform for industry deliberation
Six great shows were part of a single exhibition that attracted 40,660 visitors to Tokyo this June. Content Tokyo was an amalgamation of creation, distribution, licensing, technology, service and marketing in relations to entertainment content. The international event saw 1,371 exhibitors from 19 countries, bringing their latest products and services to one location. As the world of content is changing across all platforms, TV, films, games, books, music, applications, web and mobile have become … [Read more...] about Platform for industry deliberation
Japanese screen for the world
CONTENT TOKYO allows professionals in the TV entertainment content business to negotiate, network and discover inspiration and new ideas efficiently all in one place. The 6th edition of Japan’s largest comprehensive trade show will take place from 29 June to 1 July, uniting six exhibitions: Licensing Japan, Production Companies Expo, Content Solutions Expo, Advanced Content Technology Expo, Content Marketing Expo and the Creators’ Expo. Last year featured 1,323 exhibitors hailing … [Read more...] about Japanese screen for the world
Chinese market for global audience
As the earliest film festival initiated in China, STVF is the epitome of China’s TV industry, which boosted the growth of the Chinese TV market. With the theme, “Motivate the Whole World with Magnolias Blooming Resplendently”, the 22nd instalment of STVF will be held in June this year. Last year, STVF welcomed over 7,000 industry participants within five days. One of its main events, the Film & TV Market, featured 300 domestic and international exhibitors, the largest ever in the event’s … [Read more...] about Chinese market for global audience
Asian OTT playing fields
The Asia-Pacific region is now a favourite haven for medium-to long-term over-the-top video streaming services. Since 2015, broadband adoption has seen notable market traction in several countries including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. In light of the implementation of various OTT initiatives by local and out-of-market OTT players, Asia may eventually become one of the world’s liveliest OTT playing fields. Australian OTT had a busy first quarter in 2015, with three OTT services … [Read more...] about Asian OTT playing fields
