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
Channel: Content
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
Brand new view
In a media career spanning 30 years, Nigel Parsons’ extensive experience includes roles at BBC Radios 1-4, BBC World Service Radio and WTN (Worldwide Television News), as well as successfully managing TV start-up news network teams, EBC in Switzerland and Italy’s Telecampione. He talks to Television Asia about his latest challenge, as Managing Director of Al Jazeera International “When the chance to take part in the launch of Al Jazeera English came along, it was something I … [Read more...] about Brand new view
Growth spurt for Asia’s pre-school market
Toddler TV is booming in Asia. New channels dedicated to pre-schoolers are springing up. English-language kids channels are popular with parents who want their kids to learn English. Locally produced programming for the genre is increasing. Content is finding new distribution platforms in IPTV, especially in Korea, and Video-on-Demand. And the merchandising business is being driven by new brands and campaigns. Fox International Channels’ Baby TV already airs in Japan, Hong Kong and … [Read more...] about Growth spurt for Asia’s pre-school market
Virtual world offers revenue reality
Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but not when it involves copyright infringement and intellectual property piracy. Seeing one’s cheaply copied content, or consumer products, for sale on a market stall in Southeast Asia or Greater China may be encouraging evidence of brand popularity – but it more often indicates an ongoing erosion of licensing revenues. Which is one reason why TV brand-holders are increasingly exploiting ancillary rights in the digital marketplace. … [Read more...] about Virtual world offers revenue reality
