Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part three)
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Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part one)
Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part one)
MTM reports the importance of advanced advertising for broadcasters
London, UK – Leading international research and strategy consultancy MTM releases a report that explores US industry perspectives on the future of live and linear broadcasting in an OTT world. The research, sponsored by Yospace, found that US TV executives are bullish about the prospects for live and linear channels, despite intensifying competition for audiences and ad spend. Live and linear TV is unique in offering mass concurrent audiences and, as the online market fragments, the value of … [Read more...] about MTM reports the importance of advanced advertising for broadcasters
TVB returns pay-TV license due to $2.2bn losses
Hong Kong - TVB Network Vision has informed the Hong Kong government and the HK Communications Authority of its decision to surrender their Domestic pay-TV Programme Service Licence. The decision came after years of losses. According to TVBNV, the pay-TV service has been operating in the red since it’s launched in 2004, and losses have accumulated to more than $2.2 billion over the years. A TVBNV spokesperson quoted rampant online piracy, proliferation of OTT services and the downturn … [Read more...] about TVB returns pay-TV license due to $2.2bn losses
Planetcast forays into OTT segment
Mumbai - Planetcast Media Services Limited (formerly Essel Shyam Communication Limited) announced its foray into OTT segment by introducing its OTT solution targeted towards existing broadcasters and non-TV content owners. Planetcast OTT is a new, turnkey OTT solution for media companies, publishers and content creators to build advanced OTT app and web based entertainment ecosystem and deploy it in a highly money saving manner. Planetcast OTT solution is aimed towards exponential … [Read more...] about Planetcast forays into OTT segment
Major TV companies reboot Social TV
London – The key finding in "The New Social TV - on Snapchat", a television innovation report published this week by digital media research company Futurescape is the first critical appraisal of how major television broadcasters are innovating original Social TV content and formats, partnering with Snapchat. It highlights that the new Social TV is emerging from the television industry, via Snapchat. This is in marked contrast with the first, early 2010s generation, which was driven by … [Read more...] about Major TV companies reboot Social TV
