Singapore– CNBC and The Philippines’ 24-hour ABS-CBN News Channel (ANC) will collaborate in content distribution and share editorial resources. ANC will air CNBC’s Cash Flow LIVE, from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm (SIN/HK) on weekdays, as well as episodes of Managing Asia once a week. It will also produce live business reports or cut-ins to air within Cash Flow for at least twice a week. … [Read more...] about CNBC partners The Philippines’ ANC for content distribution
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Yahoo!7 unveils Yahoo! oneSearch
Sydney- Mobile consumers’ needs and wants are not being met by current mobile search products, according to Yahoo!7 executives Tommaso del Re and Craig Wax. In a joint presentation at the Mobile Content World conference in Sydney, they said consumers want location-relevant results and local information, primarily maps, driving directions and local content such as weather, news, entertainment and sport. Consumers also crave a mobile search process that is different to that via the PC, they … [Read more...] about Yahoo!7 unveils Yahoo! oneSearch
Shanghai Media Group partners Intel on HD wireless and mobile technology
Shanghai- The Shanghai Media Group is joining forces with Intel Corp to develop wireless broadband and mobile technology for high-definition TV programs. The partnership aims to allow audiences to watch HD programs anywhere, any time, on personal computers or mobile devices, the Shanghai Daily reports. "We are at a crucial time when the traditional media and new media are converging," Zhang Dazhong, vice president of SMG, told the fourth China International New Media Forum before the signing … [Read more...] about Shanghai Media Group partners Intel on HD wireless and mobile technology
Subscribers incur the rising cost of content
Singapore – From 11 July 2007, StarHub’s pay-TV prices will rise by around 20% across its Basic Group and Value Pack subscription fees. Hardest hit will be sports fans, who from October face a minimum 40% hike as the cost of Basic Group plus Sports Group will rise from S$35 to S$49 (from US$22.70 to US$31.70) per month. This follows subscription hikes in other Asian markets, similarly blamed on rising content costs. In Malaysia, Astro recently raised rates by US$4.40 per month, the … [Read more...] about Subscribers incur the rising cost of content
Disney signs first internet VOD deal in Australia
Hong Kong – Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) today announced a multi-year video-on-demand (VOD) movie agreement with BigPond, Telstra's broadband internet service provider in Australia, starting in July. This is the Disney Company’s first agreement in Australia to offer internet movie VOD downloads and is in line with the company’s focus to use technology to enhance its content and expand distribution to deliver anytime and anywhere. Customers of … [Read more...] about Disney signs first internet VOD deal in Australia
Anytime and Widevine Technologies partner to deliver premium video content to 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 to deliver premium video content to Asian IPTV operators