OTT players like iFlix, Hooq and Viu are expected to thrive as long as they account for the distinctiveness of each Asia-Pacific market. The three regional players have taken a compelling approach to emerging markets, focusing on and trying to understand the demands and challenges faced by local consumers. As part of this approach, iFlix, Hooq and Viu have established strategic partnerships, offered services at market sensitive prices and developed features appropriate for the available … [Read more...] about Regional players shake up the Asia-Pacific OTT landscape
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Greg Robertson continues to lead MGM APAC
Los Angeles, CA – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) renews Greg Robertson for multiyear extension to run the Asia Pacific office as Managing Director and Senior Vice President, International Television Distribution. Robertson will remain based in Australia and will continue to report directly to Chris Ottinger, President, Worldwide Television Distribution & Acquisitions. Since joining MGM in 2013, Robertson has managed the strategic direction of the distribution operations throughout the Asia … [Read more...] about Greg Robertson continues to lead MGM APAC
Genre update: Sports Channel
Parent brand: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Sub or sibling brands: FOX Sports 2, FOX Sports 3, FOX Sports News and foxsportsasia.com Ownership in Asia: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Senior executive for Asia: Simeon Dawes, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales & Partnerships, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and Managing Director of HKSEA and the Middle East Channel description: FOX Sports broadcasts top-tier football from the Bundesliga, AFC Champions League and AFC Cup, to top-tier sports like … [Read more...] about Genre update: Sports Channel
Global Video Index
Engagement patterns by device There’s a common cliché in our industry that says the bigger the screen, the better. Well, it may be cliché, but it’s also true. The biggest screens, connected televisions, have seen their share of time watched for content longer than 10 minutes increase steadily over the past year. From Q1’s 43% to Q2’s 53%, Q3’s 71% and Q4’s 74%, a growth of more than 72% over 12 months. On the tablets, meanwhile, the share of time watched for the same content has declined … [Read more...] about Global Video Index
CNBC premieres Back To School series
Singapore - CNBC, the world's leading business and financial news network, announced a new series, Back To School that will premiere this September. CNBC Asia-Pacific is putting the spotlight on the region’s education landscape in a five-part series that will explore how various stakeholders, including technology providers and governments are influencing the business of education in Asia. The five-part series is exclusive to CNBC APAC and will air daily from 5 to 9 September. The series will … [Read more...] about CNBC premieres Back To School series
NAGRA and MTM reveal APAC pay-TV findings
Cheseaux, Switzerland and Singapore – NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company and a provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with MTM, a leading international research and strategy consultancy, have revealed the APAC findings from the Pay-TV Innovation Forum research program. This latest paper reviews the pay-TV landscape in the Asia-Pacific region and confirms that growing competition is driving an increased focus on innovation. The region is … [Read more...] about NAGRA and MTM reveal APAC pay-TV findings