Worldwide user-generated content ad revenues will rise from US$1.6 billion in 2007 to $8.2 billion in 2011, according to eMarketer estimates. The research firm claims UGC has shattered the status quo of content ownership and distribution as well as creating new opportunities for marketers. eMarketer forecasts there will be 238 million UGC creators worldwide in 2011, up from 118 million in 2006. "Gone forever are the days in which giant media conglomerates control the creation, distribution and … [Read more...] about UGC ad revenues to hit $8.2 billion in 2011
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VOOM HD, Mega Media and MDA to launch HD series Appetizing Adventures
Singapore- VOOM HD Networks, Mega Media and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will launch Appetizing Adventures with Luke Mangan (8 x 30’), a new HD series from the companies’ ongoing HD co-production collaboration. The series features Australian chef Luke Mangan’s culinary road trip through Asia in seeking inspiration for new dishes at his restaurants in Sydney, Tokyo and San Francisco. Currently in production, the series is slated to premiere late 2007 on … [Read more...] about VOOM HD, Mega Media and MDA to launch HD series Appetizing Adventures
12,000 visitors converge on BroadcastAsia2007
Singapore - BroadcastAsia2007 attracted more than 12,000 visitors over four days from June 19-22, 2007. Some 47% of the attendees were from neighbouring ASEAN countries and from Europe, China, India and the Middle-East. Themed ‘Digital: The Journey Forward,’ the event saw 763 exhibiting companies from more than 40 countries gather to present digital technologies for IPTV, HDTV and mobile broadcasting. “Digital Convergence has taken a firmer foothold in the industry as there are … [Read more...] about 12,000 visitors converge on BroadcastAsia2007
BT takes NDTV to the U.S. and U.K.
Singapore – As part of New Delhi Television (NDTV)’s global growth strategy, BT’s Media and Broadcast sector is enabling the broadcaster to distribute to BSkyB and Direct TV in the U.K. and U.S. respectively. Since BT’s $50 million sale of its satellite broadcast business to Arqiva in April 2007, BT has invested $48 million in its media network for Asia Pacific. As NDTV’s global network supplier, BT will carry live news bulletins to multiple platforms on its fiber … [Read more...] about BT takes NDTV to the U.S. and U.K.
ASTRO boosts subs, lowers churn
Malaysia’s ASTRO reported residential customers increased by 65,400 to 2.081 million in the first quarter of 2007, while churn fell to 7.8% from 8.8% a year ago, and ARPU remained at RM77 (US$22.14). Shareholders approved the US$166 million investment for a 20% stake in the joint venture Sun Direct TV, which will launch a digital DTH service in India in the latter part of 2007. In Indonesia, ASTRO is awaiting approval for a new broadcast license for its PT Direct Vision pay TV joint … [Read more...] about ASTRO boosts subs, lowers churn
James Gibbons upped to GM of Discovery and Animal Planet Japan
Singapore- Discovery Networks Asia is promoting James Gibbons to General Manager, Discovery and Animal Planet Japan, effective July 16. Based in Tokyo and reporting directly to the board of directors for Discovery and Animal Planet Japan, Gibbons will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of Discovery’s business initiatives and development in Japan, as well as general operations of the Tokyo office. He will also ensure the growth and viability of Discovery and joint … [Read more...] about James Gibbons upped to GM of Discovery and Animal Planet Japan