A word of advice for budding techno-preneurs – if you’re planning to invent a new technology that can revolutionize the way people watch TV, try not to incur the wrath of Madison Avenue and the world’s multinational marketers by selling your device on the strength of its ability to skip television advertising. Such was the mistake made by firstmover manufacturers of PVR or DVR (personal or digital video recorders), who in attempting to be extremely user-friendly, proved to be … [Read more...] about The Death of Primetime?
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India’s exit from cricket World Cup results in debate over ad money
New Delhi: Following India’s surprise first-round exit from the ongoing International Cricket Council’s (ICC) World Cup, being held in the West Indies, rights holder Sony Entertainment Television (SET) India has been embroiled in a major debate with advertisers and their media agencies over the huge investments incurred and value of such budgets.With television ratings expected to go down by over 30%, the industry is expected to incur losses worth US$33 million, whether SET and … [Read more...] about India’s exit from cricket World Cup results in debate over ad money
Jain to quit as MD of Disney in India
Mumbai: Rajat Jain managing director, The Walt Disney Company (India) Private Limited has decided to leave the Company to pursue new opportunities after spending almost three years with the Company. Andy Bird president, Walt Disney International said, “Rajat came in at the very start and has laid a strong foundation for growth for The Walt Disney Company in India. We would like to thank Rajat for his role in establishing the business to where it is today, and wish him well in … [Read more...] about Jain to quit as MD of Disney in India
ANYTIME links up with Fairfax to launch VoD service Down Under
Singapore: ANYTIME, Asia Pacific's dominant Video-on-Demand service, has formed an alliance with publisher Fairfax Media's Fairfax Digital to launch ANYTIME on VOLT in Australia and New Zealand, offering more than 300 movies sourced from Sony, Universal and Warner Bros., and indies Icon and Becker. Launching in Australia today, the VoD service offers movies priced at A$5.95 for a new release and A$3.50 for a catalogue title. Movie files will be downloaded to the users' PC for a … [Read more...] about ANYTIME links up with Fairfax to launch VoD service Down Under
Judge awards damages to Foxtel for piracy
Sydney March 28- The Federal Court has awarded Australia's dominant pay TV platform Foxtel more than A$1 million (US$800,000) in damages in a civil suit against Mod Shop, a technology business in Western Australia which allegedly provided equipment, software and information to pirates. Judge Siopis ruled the Mod Shop's activities were illegal and said the damages recognized the importance of deterring pay TV piracy.Foxtel alleged Mod Shop sold equipment that assisted consumers … [Read more...] about Judge awards damages to Foxtel for piracy
Steve Macallister joins BBC Worldwide as Managing Director, Global TV Sales
London – Steve Macallister will join BBC’s commercial arm, BBC Worldwide, as Managing Director, Global TV Sales in July 2007. He reports to BBC Worldwide’s Chief Executive Officer, John Smith and will sit on the company’s board. Macallister is responsible for exploiting BBC Worldwide’s intellectual property totaling 40,000 hours of programming, and will oversee the company’s annual sales event, BBC Showcase. Macallister was formerly Senior … [Read more...] about Steve Macallister joins BBC Worldwide as Managing Director, Global TV Sales