HONG KONG – Casbaa, the Association for the Asian video industry, has released their long-awaited review of OTT and regulatory policies for the video industry in Asia. Based on a year-long study of legal frameworks and government policies in 17 Asian markets, and using the UK and USA as comparators, Casbaa examines key issues in regulation of the pay TV and online video industry. The Casbaa-released booklet titled ‘OTT TV Policies in Asia’ focuses on policies for professional, … [Read more...] about Casbaa releases updated pay TV and OTT regulatory review for Asia
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Satellite industry recognises the need to stay relevant
SINGAPORE – Opening the Casbaa Satellite Industry Forum in Singapore on 25 June, CEO Louis Boswell set the tone for the day as he told delegates that those in the satellite communications industry need to “see change as a challenge to grow, develop and become stronger to benefit the larger ecosystem”. Furthermore, “Casbaa is uniquely positioned, with video as the common glue, to talk about – and promote – developments, innovations in and the relevance of the satellite … [Read more...] about Satellite industry recognises the need to stay relevant
Top consumers of pirated content online
Singapore– Despite major growth in the number and range of legal online content choices available to them, recent studies have found Singaporeans to be among the top consumers of pirated online content around the world. A new consumer research study released by research company, Sycamore, at a CASBAA-sponsored event further examined online piracy behaviour within Singapore and found several striking trends Almost half the population admit to having engaged in online piracy, with 39% … [Read more...] about Top consumers of pirated content online
CASBAA hosts Philippines in View
Manila-The “Philippines in View 2017” Pay-TV conference, hosted by regional industry body CASBAA, on 30 August 2017 at the Marriott Hotel in Manila, will highlight the country’s role as a continuing growth market for digital video in all its forms. However, the Philippines is also a market likely to face growing challenges from online video piracy as broadband infrastructure improves. At the Conference, CASBAA will launch its “Philippines in View 2017” Market Report which … [Read more...] about CASBAA hosts Philippines in View
Satellite Forum 2017
Singapore – “There have been more dramatic changes in the global satellite industry in the past two years than we have been seen in the last twenty-five” - Steve Collar, CEO, SES Networks, at the close of the CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2017 in Singapore. That comment summarised nine hours of high-octane insights, statements and data downloads testing the temperature of the Asian satellite market at CASBAA’s 17th annual meeting of satellite executives, engineers and investors. “This has … [Read more...] about Satellite Forum 2017
Child Rights Award 2017
Kuala Lumpur/ Hong Kong/Bangkok - ABU, CASBAA and UNICEF are calling for entries for the 17th Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award from broadcasters and producers in the region. Programmes both for children and about children are eligible and can cover any children’s rights issue. Entries can include documentaries that detail the plight of children, dramas that help break down stereotypes and discrimination, or animation that teaches and entertains. Entries must be received by 30 June 2017. The … [Read more...] about Child Rights Award 2017
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