Hong Kong - SPENA continued its run in Q2 with glowing viewership results for its two landmark channels across Asia. Q2 saw AXN experience strong viewership growth of 19%, with a 25% growth for the 6pm-1am primetime slots. Specifically, PMEB viewership jumped 13% for the full day and 19% for primetime, evidencing success in the channel's strategy of appealing to its target audience of the upscale and affluent. Animax also had great viewership results in Q2. Amongst its target audience of youth … [Read more...] about SPENA announces Q2 rating results for AXN & Animax
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FOX Japan, WOWOW, Star and Animax awarded BS licences
Tokyo - June 10 saw the Radio Regulatory Council, advisory body to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) recommend the allocation of licenses to eight companies and organizations, including FOX Japan, when the new BS Digital broadcasts are added Q3-4 2011. A total of 11 channels have been allocated to the new BS Digital, the only free channel among them being The Open University of Japan. The Kids Station channel was also granted, in addition to BS, access to open bandwidth … [Read more...] about FOX Japan, WOWOW, Star and Animax awarded BS licences
Animax tops ratings in Hong Kong & Taiwan
Singapore/Hong Kong - In Hong Kong, Animax became the number one international channel in ratings and the most-watched in terms of reach for its target audience of youth 15 - 24 for the period starting from 1 January to 31 May 2009. Programs that have driven Animax to its top spot in Hong Kong include Tears To Tiara and romantic comedy Nodame Cantabile. The Gurren Lagann series made Animax the highest rated international channel in its weekdays 7 - 7.30pm timeslot since its premiere on 29 April … [Read more...] about Animax tops ratings in Hong Kong & Taiwan
Animax tops ratings in Hong Kong & Taiwan
Singapore/Hong Kong - In Hong Kong, Animax became the number one international channel in ratings and the most-watched in terms of reach for its target audience of youth 15 – 24 for the period starting from 1 January to 31 May 2009. Programs that have driven Animax to its top spot in Hong Kong include Tears To Tiara and romantic comedy Nodame Cantabile. Taiwan’s growth in viewership for May 2009 coincided with Animax’s debut of new anime series Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood … [Read more...] about Animax tops ratings in Hong Kong & Taiwan