Singapore - Walt Disney Television International has launched its first Jetix-branded Subscription Video On Demand (SVOD) service in Asia via SingTel’s mioTV. Laura E. Wendt, Vice President and Managing Director of Walt Disney Television International (Southeast Asia) told Television Asia that content had been chosen for its ‘stickiness’, noting “These are without a doubt our best Jetix shows.” Quizzed about WDTVI’s decision to launch Jetix on SingTel’s … [Read more...] about Jetix On Demand WDTVI’s first SVOD initiative in Asia
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MDeC’s Buyer Fly-In Program closed $US110 million worth of deals
Kuala Lumpur- The inaugural Buyer Fly-In Program by Malaysia's Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC) resulted in 23 Memorandums of Agreement (MoA) for content co-production and development worth some RM385 million ($US110.4 million) signed between Malaysian companies and buyers from US, Europe and Asia. In addition to 9 MoAs signed by Malaysia’s Rocket Fish with partners from the US, Ireland, Hungary and Singapore, Marcera Technology formalized deals with Hong Kong-based Moffy Ltd, … [Read more...] about MDeC’s Buyer Fly-In Program closed $US110 million worth of deals
Growth of video-enabled portable media players to outpace MP3 players
Scottsdale, Arizona- Driven by increased broadband penetration, cheaper prices and a growing catalogue of online audio and video content, the market for MP3 players and portable media players (PMPs) will remain strong over the next five years, reports In-Stat. However the high-tech research firm has found the main reason consumers are purchasing portable MP3 players and video-capable PMPs is for audio playback. "Only 11% of survey respondents say they will purchase a PMP primarily for its video … [Read more...] about Growth of video-enabled portable media players to outpace MP3 players
Nokia opens door to mobile-based internet services with Ovi
Singapore– Nokia introduced Ovi at its Go Play event on August 29, a new Internet services brand which will provide consumers with access to social networks, communities, content and Nokia services. Meaning ‘door’ in Finnish, Ovi enables the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage services to allow consumers to trial and purchase music and games from various artists and publishers including exclusive content available through Nokia. Also available is Nokia Maps, a navigation service … [Read more...] about Nokia opens door to mobile-based internet services with Ovi
Telcos urged to adopt MBMS for mobile TV/video
Melbourne- Mobile TV and video will be the single highest premium content earner for mobile operators by 2011 in Asia Pacific, ahead of music, games and personalisation. And Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (MBMS) will play a significant role in delivery of mobile TV and video services. So says Ovum analyst Nathan Burley, who notes MBMS will allow content to be multicast to an unlimited number of users at the same time in the same area without having to set aside a uni-cast channel for … [Read more...] about Telcos urged to adopt MBMS for mobile TV/video
INX Media unveils logos and hires Probal Gaanguly as Group Director – Sales
Mumbai- Probal Gaanguly has joined INX Media as Group Director – Sales to drive ad sales across all INX Network channels including Hindi general entertainment channel 9X, Hindi youth music channel 9XM and English news channel NewsX. Gaanguly was formerly Director - Ad Sales at Media Content and Communication Services Pvt Ltd. (MCCS), the joint venture between Star and Ananda Bazaar Group (ABP), where he handled Star News, Star Ananda and Star Maaza. Separately, the INX Group, promoted by … [Read more...] about INX Media unveils logos and hires Probal Gaanguly as Group Director – Sales
