London– Namco Bandai Networks Europe Ltd is working with FremantleMedia Enterprises, the commercial division of FremantleMedia, to develop, publish and distribute mobile games based on the Idols format, which has been sold to 41 territories. The multi-year agreement between the companies will see Idols-based mobile games launch across territories in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The Japanese entertainment company specializing in toys, video games and software, amusement … [Read more...] about Idols-based mobile games heading for Europe and Asia
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International experts advise Singapore on new media growth strategies
Singapore- The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) concluded the second meeting of its International Advisory Panel (IAP) June 18-19, which reviewed Singapore’s progress in becoming a centre to produce, trade and finance media. The panel encouraged Singapore to leverage on education, medicine and science for growth in new media. The IAP recommendations will be considered in the Media Fusion 2015 master-plan, an updated version of the Media 21 plan, which aims to create 10,000 … [Read more...] about International experts advise Singapore on new media growth strategies
Hong Kong’s PCCW trials MediaFLO
San Diego/Hong Kong- PCCW Limited and Qualcomm Incorporated will conduct a technical trial of the latter’s MediaFLO technology in Hong Kong. The trial is intended to test the capabilities of MediaFLO handsets for PCCW's IPTV network, now TV, and to allow PCCW to assess the potential business model of a commercial mobile TV service based on MediaFLO. The trial runs from May 14 to November 13, 2007. Launched in September 2003, now TV has a customer base of over 800,000 in Hong Kong, and … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s PCCW trials MediaFLO
Anytime and Widevine Technologies partner on VOD for Asian IPTV operators
Singapore– Asia Pacific Video-on-demand channel Anytime and Widevine Technologies have entered into a partnership to ensure the delivery of premium VOD content to major Asian IPTV operators. Widevine is a leading provider of downloadable content protection, forensic watermarking and digital copy protection solutions for more than 120 video service providers worldwide. Anytime, which has output deals with Fox, Sony, Warner, NBC Universal and Buena Vista (Disney) International Television, … [Read more...] about Anytime and Widevine Technologies partner on VOD for Asian IPTV operators
Singapore and Korea sign 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 collaboration among Singaporean and Korean broadcasters and media companies. The agreement was signed June 21 by KBC Chairman Dr Cho Chang Hyun and MDA Chairman Dr Tan Chin Nam. Approved co-productions will qualify as local content and for assistance schemes, and there will be no discriminatory restrictions on the import, … [Read more...] about Singapore and Korea sign co-production arrangement
Environment is the key for online video ads
Online video ads are most effective when they run on magazine, newspaper or online news sites, rather than on portals or user-generated content sites, according to a study by the U.S. Online Publishers Association. The OPA found that more than one-third of consumers visiting media sites searched for more information after seeing a video ad, while only one-quarter did so after seeing an ad on a portal or user-generated video site. On local broadcast, national broadcast and cable TV sites, about … [Read more...] about Environment is the key for online video ads