Sydney - According to PricewaterhouseCoopers in its annual Australian Media and Entertainment Outlook, advertising revenue will continue to contract while new business models will develop around consumer revenue, fueled by structural change in the Australian media and entertainment sectors. While a broader economic recovery is on the cards, and advertising dollars continue to migrate from traditional media to online, "there's unlikely to be a bounce in advertising revenues that normally appears … [Read more...] about PwC: Australia ad revenue to stay down
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Chris Keely named Vice President, Distribution, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Singapore - MTV Networks International announced that Chris Keely has been appointed to the position of vice president of distribution, Southeast Asia and Greater China. Keely will assume this Singapore-based role effective 1 September and report directly to Indra Suharjono, executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China. As vice president of distribution, Keely will be responsible for seeking new distribution opportunities for MTV Networks' assets … [Read more...] about Chris Keely named Vice President, Distribution, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
NBC Universal Global Networks expands distribution in Asia
Singapore - NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific announced a series of new initiatives for its portfolio of channels in the region. The announcements were made by Raymund Miranda, managing director NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific. Mongolia and Indonesia becomes the sixth and seventh markets in the Asia Pacific region to broadcast the full suite of Global Networks channel. SCI FI and KidsCo (a joint venture with Cookie Jar Group and Corus Entertainment Inc) join Hallmark and … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks expands distribution in Asia
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific launches three new channels in India
New Delhi - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific is launching three new 24-hour channels in India - Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery HD. The company plans to launch Discovery Science and Discovery Turbo on both analog and digital platforms, while Discovery HD, offered in 1080i along with 5.1 surround sound, will be launched on the digital platform. All three channels will be available in English. The network launches increase the breadth of Discovery’s television offering in … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific launches three new channels in India
Armoza Formats game show, Upgrade
Armoza Formats' game show, Upgrade, offers people the opportunity to play to upgrade their belongings. Participants can upgrade their personal home appliances and furniture by correctly answering trivia questions. The show, however, has a catch - winning will give participants brand new prizes, but losing requires them to give up products they already own. Armoza describes Upgrade as "a new hybrid TV game show, mixing classic game show elements with the unexpected and hilarious aspects of ambush … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats game show, Upgrade
Indian superstar on Discovery Travel & Living
New Delhi - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific announced that Discovery Travel & Living has commissioned a new series on Shahrukh Khan, which will provide viewers with a rare glimpse into the personal life of the Indian superstar. The series is currently under production and will air on Discovery Travel & Living in India as well as other international markets. … [Read more...] about Indian superstar on Discovery Travel & Living