Despite the comparatively high uptake of online, mobile and IPTV in South Korea, domestic TV still dominates both in terms of media consumption and viewer ratings. And while the country waits for its economy, and its currency, to recover, Korean broadcasters seem upbeat about the performance of their latest offerings. According to Kim Young Won, deputy managing director, SBS Productions, SBS’ Brilliant Legacy is doing very well domestically, “with rating ratio going up to almost 40 … [Read more...] about Korea’s continued confidence in content
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Asian TV Awards 2009 – fourteen years of celebrating excellence
Now into its fourteenth year, the Asian Television Awards (ATA) continues to build on its previous successes, last year attracting a strong response with 1,187 impressive entries from 13 countries. Launched in 1996, ATA is the Asian TV industry’s most significant and celebrated event, recognizing excellence in programming, production and performance. Determined by an expert panel of over 50 judges from across the region, the results are tabulated and audited by international auditing firm … [Read more...] about Asian TV Awards 2009 – fourteen years of celebrating excellence
BBC Worldwide revenues up, profits down
Singapore - BBC Worldwide has announced a 9.5 percent increase in global revenues to over £1billion, but profits, at £103m, were down 12.8 percent for financial year ended 31 March 2009. Explaining this year's overall decline in global profits, John Smith, chief executive of BBC Worldwide, cited organic investment and two exceptional items in particular: a write-down associated with Kangaroo - its proposed UK online video service with ITV and Channel 4 - and a one-time charge related to 2 … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide revenues up, profits down
MediaCorp and NHK renew partnership on The Asian Pitch
Singapore - MediaCorp and NHK, Japan's public broadcaster, announced that they are extending their partnership on The Asian Pitch competition for a further three years. The relationship between MediaCorp and NHK was started in 2007 to provide independent filmmakers across Asia funding to turn their ideas into world-class high-definition documentaries. … [Read more...] about MediaCorp and NHK renew partnership on The Asian Pitch
Results for NHK World TV
Tokyo - NHK announced information of its audiences to its revamped NHK World TV channel. Addressing the Japanese public broadcaster's monthly press conference, executive vice president Yoshinori Imai said that in Hong Kong, 17.9% of people are watching NHK World at least once a month. In the UK, the figure was 6.1%, while in Washington 4.5% tuned in. The most popular programmes are the English language versions of the NHK Specials and Asia 7 Days. Imai said that in December the channel would … [Read more...] about Results for NHK World TV
Angel Orengo to succeed Pollack as SVP distribution at Sony Pictures Television
Hong Kong – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) announced today that Angel Orengo has been named senior vice president, distribution, Asia-Pacific. Relocating to SPT’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong, starting 1 August 2009, he will oversee SPT’s distribution efforts in all of Asia, plus Australia and New Zealand. Orengo reports to Keith Le Goy, SPT’s president, international distribution. “Angel has brilliantly led the expansion of SPT’s distribution business … [Read more...] about Angel Orengo to succeed Pollack as SVP distribution at Sony Pictures Television