Hong Kong – CASBAA, the Asia Pacific association for the broadcasting and related industries, held its inaugural CASBAA OTT Summit 2014: On Top of OTT on March 25 at the Grand Hyatt, Singapore. Focusing on the fast developing over-the-top (OTT) television services market, the event brought together thought leaders from across industries to share their experiences and insights into the evolving world of alternative content delivery, changing content consumption, technology, and revenue … [Read more...] about CASBAA’s OTT Summit presents overview of medium
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CNBC lines up new programming
Singapore and Hong Kong – CNBC will launch a new programming line-up in Asia Pacific on March 31, adding two new shows and a fresh presenter line-up. As part of the new schedule, CNBC will also unveil a redesigned studio in Hong Kong, which will be home to the network’s flagship morning programme Squawk Box. “Our new programming grid will strengthen our core product by leveraging our world class resources in Hong Kong and Singapore to continue to bring our viewers the best … [Read more...] about CNBC lines up new programming
Half a billion Asia-Pacific homes to convert to digital TV
The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing a rapid digital TV conversion that will see penetration increase from 28.9% of TV households in 2010 to 51.7% in 2013, then 61.2% by end-2014, and on to 97.5% in 2020 – or up by 501 million homes between 2013 and 2020, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. The Digital TV Asia Pacific Forecasts report reveals that China will provide 225 million of the extra digital TV homes, with India adding a further 118 million. However, 159.6 million … [Read more...] about Half a billion Asia-Pacific homes to convert to digital TV
Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong – Cartoon Network continues its reign as Asia Pacific’s number one international kids’ channel as it celebrates its 20th year in the region. According to 2013 full-year figures, Cartoon Network reaches more kids across the Asia-Pacific region than any other international channel, and is the highest rating international kids’ channel in seven markets: India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. With household … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific
FIC appoints new Australia and NZ MD
Hong Kong / Sydney – FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia has announced that Jacqui Feeney will join FIC as Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, from May 1, 2014. She succeeds Karen Simoncini, a long standing and respected executive of the network who has held senior posts with FIC and National Geographic Channels since 2000. Feeney will be based in Sydney and will work with Simoncini during a transition period before she … [Read more...] about FIC appoints new Australia and NZ MD
MP & Silva expands with new Taiwan office
Taipei – International sports media company MP & Silva announced on February 28 the expansion of its presence in the Asia-Pacific with the launch of its inaugural Taiwan office. This new milestone follows MP & Silva’s appointment in January as the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL)’s exclusive advisor for all media rights sales, as well as the production of all games. In conjunction with the opening of its Taipei office, MP & Silva has appointed … [Read more...] about MP & Silva expands with new Taiwan office