Singapore’s media sector has been performing strongly, posting a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. In 2010, the industry contributed S$6.4 billion in value-added (VA) and S$23.9 billion revenue to the economy and employed some 66,000 workers. Singapore’s media sector consists of several industries, including TV broadcast and production; publishing and printing; film; music; as well as interactive and digital media. Interactive and Digital Media – which includes video games, … [Read more...] about Robust signs of growth
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SMF celebrates Asian storytelling
Singapore – The Singapore Media Festival, one of Asia’s leading international media events, kicked off with a stellar showing of industry heavyweights at its launch in Marina Bay Sands’ ArtScience Museum. The 3rd edition of the festival looks forward to welcoming some 20,000 thought-leaders and key players in the various aspects of media and content production community and members of the public from Singapore and around the world in the next 17 festival days. In addition to celebrating … [Read more...] about SMF celebrates Asian storytelling
Discovery Networks launches Jumpcut Asia
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the launch of ‘Jumpcut Asia’, the inaugural creative workshop as part of the year-long content partnership with the Info-Communications Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA). The three-day boot camp will bring aspiring local filmmakers through DNAP’s best practices in producing content for global broadcasters across … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks launches Jumpcut Asia
Factual encounter: the Asia-Pacific outlook
Rich in history and culture; and with cities adept to technological advancements, the Asia-Pacific landscape maps out golden opportunities for the development of factual content. Reality-factual entertainment are more typically taken to the international markets but Asia-Pacific covers more specialist factual - covering science, natural history, history and culture. Here are some highly esteemed programmes developed from daily incidents and happenings, creatively thought through with inspiring … [Read more...] about Factual encounter: the Asia-Pacific outlook
On the Thriving Garden City
According to CASBAA, the media industry in Singapore is expected to grow by 25.8% between 2010 to 2015− reaching a value of about 2.3 billion in 2015. MediaCorp remains the sole provider of Singapore’s freeto- air (FTA) content, offering seven channels. StarHub (Cable TV) and SingTel (IPTV) are the only two dominant pay-TV operators in the country, regulated by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA). With MDA’s cross-carrying channel rule in place, the two operators … [Read more...] about On the Thriving Garden City
Producing opportunities in Asia
Unbeknownst to many, the Asian TV and film industry has been steadily growing and presents a stronger portfolio than ever before. With more Asian titles gaining recognition on a global scale, the market is rising with a palpable force. Taking place recently in October 2015, the first ever WebTVAsia Awards in Kuala Lumpur recognised the top digital creators from 12 Asian countries. The award was attended by 1500 entertainment industry partners, investors, media, celebrities and advertisers. … [Read more...] about Producing opportunities in Asia