Kuala Lumpur- The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has launched the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange (MAE), a monthly satellite delivery mechanism of pro-social content to regional broadcasters and as content for distribution via the Internet. The MAE aims to enable regional and national terrestrial broadcasters to provide audiences with “constructive” content targeted at addressing social, health and environmental issues including poverty, pandemic flu, climate change and … [Read more...] about ABU helps address social issues via the ABU-Media Awareness Exchange
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Telemundo Internacional premieres 15 telenovelas
Miami– Telemundo Internacional, a Telemundo Network division handling sales and distribution of the network’s original content in the international market, premiered more than 15 shows in July across Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa. White’s Widow starring Itatí Cantoral and Francisco Gattorno debuted July 3 on Indonesia’s Televiva network and El Salvador Telecorporación Salvadoreña network. Second Chance premiered in Nigeria on Galaxy TV and Gotel TV networks and … [Read more...] about Telemundo Internacional premieres 15 telenovelas
Viacom launches mobile entertainment social networking service myMTV in Japan
Tokyo / Singapore / Hong Kong- myMTV, Japan’s first mobile entertainment social networking service, was launched on August 1 by Viacom International Japan K.K., a 100% owned subsidiary of MTV Networks, in partnership with Septeni Holdings Co., a Japan-based digital ad sales group. myMTV uses a downloadable application to enable simultaneous video-viewing and page-browsing on mobile. Members can create personalized profile pages with exclusive artwork provided by Japanese graphic designers, … [Read more...] about Viacom launches mobile entertainment social networking service myMTV in Japan
Yahoo!HK launches two localized products from the US
Hong Kong- Yahoo! Hong Kong is launching localized versions of US properties Fantasy Football and Flickr. In Fantasy Football, participants are arranged into leagues, each of which has to draft or acquire football players via an auction based on a real-life football league. Points are scored based on those players’ actual performances in the league. “Fantasy Football has been a phenomenon in the US market and sport game enthusiasts have been looking forward for a localized … [Read more...] about Yahoo!HK launches two localized products from the US
Australian entertainment & media spending forecast to grow 5.3%
Sydney- Consumer spending on entertainment and media content in Australia is forecast to grow by 5.3% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR), from A$11.8 billion (US$10 billion) in 2006 to A$15.2 billion (US$13 billion) in 2011, but advertising will see slower growth. That’s according to PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Australian Entertainment & Media Outlook: 2007–2011, which predicts the Australian entertainment and media sector will grow at 5% CAGR from 2006 to be worth $24.5 billion … [Read more...] about Australian entertainment & media spending forecast to grow 5.3%
KT launches Mega TV in Korea with NDS’ conditional access systems
Seoul– KT has launched its broadband TV service Mega TV in Korea and has selected NDS to provide conditional access solutions for the new offering. The on-demand service is initially available in Seoul, Gwa-Cheon, Dong-Tan and selected cities in Kyung-Ki province The Mega TV service offers interactive TV services including an electronic program guide (EPG) developed by NDS; and a range of VOD programming including shows from Korean terrestrial TV operators KBS, MBC and SBS, as well as … [Read more...] about KT launches Mega TV in Korea with NDS’ conditional access systems