At the end of June, fewer than 600,000 digital cable set top boxes had been deployed in Conditional Access (CAS)-mandated areas in India, according to Media Partners Asia. That represents less than 40% penetration of the 1.6 million homes and is disappointing after the early momentum seen in Q1 2007, MPA reported. It’s also below the 60% target the industry was aiming for at this stage and means significant momentum is needed if a year-end target of 80% is to be achieved in densely … [Read more...] about Slow progress for CAS in India
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MIPCOM 2007 to host India Day
Paris- MIPCOM 2007, the 24th edition of the international audiovisual and digital content market taking place at the Palais des Festivals, Cannes from October 8 - 12, will host ‘India Day’ on October 8 to focus on the Indian media and entertainment industries. In partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry ‘India Day’ will examine the growth and potential of the country's film, TV and animation sectors, as well as market-specific … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2007 to host India Day
Proud to be Chinese
P2bChi and MTV Asia are joining forces to salute the talent of 'New China' with an online competition in which consumers will be asked to write and perform their own songs in English or Mandarin, based around the theme Proud To Be Chinese. Songs voted by consumers as being the best will be marketed and released by EMI South East Asia. In the second part of the competition, aspiring young film directors in the region will be invited to create and produce a video for the debut single by Scott Hui, … [Read more...] about Proud to be Chinese
Indonesia’s Media Nusantara Citra raises $412 million
Indonesia’s largest media company Media Nusantara Citra (MNC) raised US$412 million in its IPO and will spend more than $200 million to expand its media and broadcasting business, including content development and potential acquisitions. An additional $65 million will be used to repay bonds and finance future capital expenditure. MNC owns terrestrial webs RCTI, TPI and Global TV, 15 radio stations, a national newspaper and three tabloids. Post IPO, PT Global Mediacom owns 70% of MNC. … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Media Nusantara Citra raises $412 million
MediaCorp to launch commercial HD channel by Q4
Singapore – Terrestrial broadcaster MediaCorp plans to launch HDTV commercial channel HD5 in Q4 2007 – with all its channels to be high definition by 2012. HD5 is a simulcast of English-language Channel 5 with programmes enhanced for display on HD-Ready TV sets. June 2006 saw the commencement of MediaCorp’s 1000-strong HDTV trial whereby households, community clubs and retail outlets got to experience HD programmes such as CSI, Smallville, locally-produced productions and … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to launch commercial HD channel by Q4
StarHub Malay channel slated for Q3 launch
Singapore – StarHub has appointed Content Network Asia as the sole channel development partner for its upcoming Malay cable TV channel, launching Q3 2007. The premium cable channel will offer a variety of Malay programmes from around the region. Local content distributor Content Network Asia will package the channel, as well as overseeing its strategic development. Channel Director is Puzi Mohamed, former Programming Director of Suria Network Programming and Promotions under MediaCorp … [Read more...] about StarHub Malay channel slated for Q3 launch
