Hong Kong - Singapore's future as a regional hub is under threat as a result of new government rules for the pay-TV industry, said the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA). According to CASBAA, the latest “Media Conduct Code” mandates that key Singapore pay-TV programming is shared between cable operators StarHub and SingTel, depriving content owners and creators of their freedom to negotiate contracts in a competitive market. “Most importantly it is … [Read more...] about Singapore content investment at risk
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Bullard joins ATAC team
Hong Kong - The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has announced the appointment of the Singapore-based international media consulting company P1 to lead the Association's advertising initiative, the Asia TV Advertising Coalition (ATAC), effective immediately. P1 was founded by Peter Bullard to provide advisory services to media owners, content companies and those in related fields and industries. The company specialises in helping to identify and develop growth … [Read more...] about Bullard joins ATAC team
CASBAA India Satellite Industry Forum 2010
Hong Kong - The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia announced details of the CASBAA India Satellite Industry Forum 2010 to be staged at the Shangri-La Hotel in New Delhi on March 22. Themed ‘On the Digital Edge - Where Broadband HITS the Streets', the one-day Forum will bring together industry leaders and government decision makers to participate in a series of presentations, ‘in conversations' and panel discussions to share insights on the latest media and … [Read more...] about CASBAA India Satellite Industry Forum 2010
APEC/ASEAN focus on pay-TV piracy
Jakarta - Detailed analysis of the destructive effects of pay-TV signal theft on economic and social development in Southeast Asia featured strongly throughout a series of government and industry meetings in Jakarta, Indonesia. The CASBAA-coordinated meetings were centered on an APEC and ASEAN symposium which covered the protection of broadcast content with officials drawn from 16 governments from around the Asia-Pacific region. The first day of the three-day programme was delivered in … [Read more...] about APEC/ASEAN focus on pay-TV piracy
CASBAA: Asia subscription TV figures higher than rest-of-the-world combined
Hong Kong - CASBAA announced new data for subscription TV penetration across the Asia Pacific, noting that the region now has 326 million pay-TV, up 26 million homes in 2009. According to CASBAA estimates, backed by global data, subscription television in Asia Pacific now reaches more homes than the rest of the world (ROW) combined. Digital pay-TV subscription households now account for over 115 million homes. China and India have spearheaded much of the growth, accounting for 90 percent of all … [Read more...] about CASBAA: Asia subscription TV figures higher than rest-of-the-world combined
Comcast International Media Group expands local production in Asia
CASBAA Convention/Hong Kong - Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) unveiled plans to expand its local production activities in the Asia Pacific beginning in 2010, with increased investment in localized entertainment, specials and interstitials, announced Christine Fellowes, managing director, Asia Pacific, CIMG. As part of the initiative, CIMG’s first localized production will be E! News Asia scheduled to launch in Q2 2010. A weekly, half-hour show featuring local Asian hosts, E! News … [Read more...] about Comcast International Media Group expands local production in Asia
