Let’s reminisce with Asian broadcasters during the peak season of ATF: In Singapore, broadcasters have been forced to adapt quickly to changes viewing habits as telcos move in, while producers have had to be equally nimble to ensure their content attracts eyeballs in such a media-rich environment. For Mediacorp, juggling programming and content delivery demands has paid dividends both in Singapore and further afield. Its operations span the media spectrum, from traditional TV networks to … [Read more...] about Asia celebrates great TV content at ATF
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Unique Drama is a Key Selling Point
When it comes to barometers for what’s hot in the world of entertainment, there are normally a few different gauges than Drama Summit, Entertainment Weekly, Variety or Rolling Stones. In recent years, the latest superhero(s) have had to share the stage with a wealth of buzzy TV dramas, refl ecting the rising importance of scripted series to the average consumer’s entertainment diet. Unique drama is a key selling point today for online delivery brands as these platforms consolidate their … [Read more...] about Unique Drama is a Key Selling Point
Some interesting facts – playing catch-up in Asia
I noticed that after 16 year of dominating broadcasters’ schedules around Asia, South Korean drama is penetrating the Western world and the Middle Eastern region. For example, CBS in the US has picked up Good Doctor from KBS for a local adaption – just one of a number of K-drama formats heading stateside in recent months. Turkish production houses have also started adaptation to Korean dramas two years ago. In an era when subtitled foreign drama has started to make an impact in Western … [Read more...] about Some interesting facts – playing catch-up in Asia
India’s Pocket Aces enters
Indian video powerhouse, Pocket Aces has entered China’s biggest internet market with over 731 million users. With this deal, Pocket Aces becomes the first Indian digital content creator to be available on one of China’s biggest websites, Youku Tudou, which is owned by e-commerce giant Alibaba. WebTVAsia is YouTube certified multi-channel network and one of the three global partners for Youku Tudou which sources shortform content across the globe for the host platform. Pocket Aces creates … [Read more...] about India’s Pocket Aces enters
Bullish about Asia
I believe, from a global perspective, the television industry is seeing the co-existence of both radical progress and nostalgia in entertainment. This trend, to a certain extent, is also being reflected in China. We have seen the emergence of shows featuring apps to allow simultaneous home participation, as new technology re-shapes the way people consume entertainment and TV executives overcome their fear that new media is a monster devouring traditional media. However, it is fair … [Read more...] about Bullish about Asia
WAKUWAKU JAPAN furthers expansion
Subsidiary company of SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, President& Chief Executive Officer: Shinji Takada), WAKUWAKU JAPAN (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO Masafumi Kawanishi, hereafter WAKUWAKU JAPAN) has launched on Taiwan’s paid broadcasting service TBC on 1 July 2017 (Sat). Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) is the third largest network broadcaster in Taiwan, with approximately 760,000 household subscriptions … [Read more...] about WAKUWAKU JAPAN furthers expansion