London - Korea Telecom’s plan to incorporate its Mega TV IPTV service into the PS3 games console is an innovative move that could be a major boost for Sony as well as driving subscriptions for Mega TV, according to Jonathan Coham, Ovum’s London-based analyst. This partnership challenges the established view that IPTV providers need to own and control the set-top box, and it heralds a much needed strategic transition for service providers, Coham believes. Its success will rely on the … [Read more...] about Korea Telecom’s IPTV alliance with Sony seen as a plus for both
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Globo TV trumpets Asian deals
Cannes – Globo TV has unveiled a slew of deals for Asia, the biggest with Indian communication group Sahara One. “Sahara One is going to launch a new channel - probably in December - called Firangi Channel,” explained a Globo TV spokesperson. “The proposal of this new channel is to exhibit the best of international programming in India. We set a volume deal with them for 4 years to provide the best content to the channel with the most famous and brand new telenovelas and … [Read more...] about Globo TV trumpets Asian deals
Singapore and China strengthen media ties
Beijing – The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and China’s State Administration for Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) have signed 11 out of 17 Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate bilateral government cooperation, media research, business projects, and academic exchanges. MDA values the deals at $S33.4 million ($US22.9 million). An MOU aims to facilitate information exchange; co-production of film and TV projects between Chinese and Singaporean companies, and … [Read more...] about Singapore and China strengthen media ties
Singapore Tourism Board boost for The Contender Asia
Singapore – The Contender Asia has received a timely endorsement from the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) with its inclusion into the Film in Singapore! Scheme. Initiated by the STB, the scheme aims to encourage filmmakers and TV producers to film and produce quality movies and TV programs in the Lion City. Winnie Pua, STB’s Director, Brand Management said, “The combination of Imagine OmniMedia, Mark Burnett Productions and DreamWorks SKG coupled with the proven US Contender … [Read more...] about Singapore Tourism Board boost for The Contender Asia
Television and video “unbundling”
Scottsdale, Arizona- As consumers are being afforded more choice and control when it comes to content, whether via PVRs, User Generated Content or TV shows online, the process of “unbundling television/video entertainment" has started, according to a new study by In-Stat. This redistribution of control will likely come to dominate the overall consumer landscape in years to come, the research firm says. “Online video will likely continue to function as a strong complement to broadcast … [Read more...] about Television and video “unbundling”
Traditional media holds strong in Singapore
Singapore – Traditional media continue to sustain their mass audience presence in Singapore, according to the Nielsen Media Index 2007 survey. Meanwhile Internet and cable television, traditionally seen as ‘new’ or ‘alternative’ media, have moved a step closer to ‘mainstream’ media status with about half the population viewing cable TV weekly and slightly more than half using Internet daily. The Nielsen Media Index survey interviewed 4,723 respondents … [Read more...] about Traditional media holds strong in Singapore