Vivek Couto, Executive Director of Media Partners Asia (MPA), explains the rationale for the event: “APOS is dedicated to the growth of pay television and related broadband and digital TV industries in Asia Pacific. The high calibre of the event as well as its intimacy and close association to MPA’s research and analysis of the industry ensures that operators and broadcasters don’t just talk about carriage renewal but also secure capital to fund long-term growth, hatch M&A … [Read more...] about Bali High
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AMC/Sundance Channel Global expands footprint in Asia
Jimbaran, Bali/New York, NY– Ahead of the company’s participation at this week’s Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit, AMC/Sundance Channel Global announced new distribution deals across Asia and a slew of new programming acquisitions for Sundance Channel and WE tv. As part of AMC Networks commitment to the region, Bruce Tuchman will participate in a panel at the Asia Pacific Pay-TV Operators Summit this week to discuss growth strategies for media companies across the … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance Channel Global expands footprint in Asia
Cautious optimism for Pay-TV in Asia
Renewed economic dynamism and multi-platform competition are fueling the consumption of pay-TV and broadband in Asia Pacific. However, this growth depends on investment in content, distribution and new technology, benefiting consumers but coming at a high cost for pay-TV channels and distributors, according to Asia Pacific Pay-TV & Broadband Markets 2011, a new report published by leading industry analysts Media Partners Asia (MPA). The result is margin pressure for pay-TV providers in some key … [Read more...] about Cautious optimism for Pay-TV in Asia