Microsoft is expanding its presence in China via a strategic partnership with the Shanghai Media Group (SMG), an investment in a TV set manufacturer and a new R&D centre in Shanghai. The JV with SMG covers content production, IT and electronic products. Microsoft will provide technology for SMG's new media divisions including IPTV, digital TV and mobile TV. "We are trying to promote the combination of technology and content through this cooperation and provide innovative application and … [Read more...] about Microsoft upsizes in China
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Risks seen in investing in China’s Web 2.0 entrepreneurs
Western companies that are investing in web 2.0 pioneers in China beware: there are risks, according to Paul Verna, senior analyst at U.S.-based internet market research firm eMarketer. By 2011, the number of Internet users in China is expected to grow to 246 million, up from 134 million in 2006, eMarketer predicts. Verna says, “On the flip side, the potential pitfalls of investing in Chinese Web 2.0 start-ups should not be overlooked. The spectre of government censorship remains a major … [Read more...] about Risks seen in investing in China’s Web 2.0 entrepreneurs
Risks seen in investing in China’s Web 2.0 entrepreneurs
Western companies that are investing in web 2.0 pioneers in China beware: there are risks, according to Paul Verna, senior analyst at U.S.-based internet market research firm eMarketer. By 2011, the number of Internet users in China is expected to grow to 246 million, up from 134 million in 2006, eMarketer predicts. Verna says, “On the flip side, the potential pitfalls of investing in Chinese Web 2.0 start-ups should not be overlooked. The spectre of government censorship remains a major … [Read more...] about Risks seen in investing in China’s Web 2.0 entrepreneurs
Singapore and Korea enter into co-production arrangement
Singapore– The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has entered into a co-production arrangement with the Korean Broadcasting Commission (KBC) to foster greater collaboration among Singaporean and Korean broadcasters and media companies. The agreement was signed on June 21 by the Chairman of KBC, Dr Cho Chang Hyun and MDA Chairman, Dr Tan Chin Nam in conjunction with BroadcastAsia 2007 held in Singapore. Approved co-productions will be considered as national productions of the … [Read more...] about Singapore and Korea enter into co-production arrangement
Steward departs in MTV Networks exec shuffle
Singapore- Christopher Steward, Executive Vice President, Viacom Brand Solutions and Southeast Asia, ‘has decided to leave’ MTV Networks in yet another executive reshuffle. Amit Jain has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Managing Director, MTV Networks India, China and Southeast Asia. He will relocate to Singapore from Mumbai, where he was Vice President/Managing Director for MTV Networks India. In this new role, Jain will report to Bob Bakish, President, MTV Networks … [Read more...] about Steward departs in MTV Networks exec shuffle
BBC Worldwide wins awards at Shanghai TV Festival
Shanghai- Made by Hartswood Films and distributed by BBC Worldwide, After Thomas, a show chronicling a couple’s struggle with their child’s autism, won the ‘Jury’s Grand Prix for TV Film’ at the Shanghai TV Festival’s Magnolia Awards on June 15. Also, BBC Worldwide’s documentary, From Pole to Pole, episode one of Planet Earth, won the silver award for ‘Nature Documentary’. … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide wins awards at Shanghai TV Festival
