How have BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia evolved over the years? In 1979, CommunicAsia was launched with 200 exhibitors, and has since expanded rapidly over the years. 1999 was a watershed year, as it marked the decision to turn CMMA into an annual affair. Through the years, the event played a part in the industry’s transition, from analogue to digital, to the arrival of the Internet, where technology has an ubiquitous presence. This year, we have nearly 2,000 global companies at … [Read more...] about Lindy Wee, Singapore Exhibition Services – Staying on top of the game with innovations, solutions and content
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Alexandre Muller, TV5Monde – French TV broadcaster is staying focused on delivering high-quality shows
Distributed in Asia since 1996, TV5MONDE Asia- Pacific has become one of Asian markets’ major players and the only French language channel to be broadcast 24 hours a day. Since September 2009, TV5MONDE launched a second signal TV5MONDE Pacifique for Southeast Asia and Australasia, which is also available through pacific.tv5monde.com. TV5MONDE is present in almost all the countries in the region, reaching over 60 million homes by cable, satellite, ADSL and IPTV. It can also be accessed … [Read more...] about Alexandre Muller, TV5Monde – French TV broadcaster is staying focused on delivering high-quality shows
Liu Changle Phoenix Satellite Television
Liu Changle is the man behind Phoenix TV; the network that currently operates six satellite TV channels, and manages many other businesses. The network was founded in 1996, with the philosophy of ‘reducing the distance within the global Chinese community and expressing the voice of Chinese to the world’. Recipient to numerous accolades and honouree of various awards, Liu is a member of the International Board of the U.S. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, and a … [Read more...] about Liu Changle Phoenix Satellite Television
Lee Deok-Jae CJ E&M
Lee Deok-Jae, President of CJ E&M Media Content Bureau has greenlit some super scripted TV shows during his career. A creative visionary with a commercial sixth sense, he is sure to pull a huge audience when he kicks off ATF’s pre-market conference as keynote speaker on 1 December 2015 at the Marina Bay Sands. Please share with us about your topic (Into the Future of Television: An Asian Empire’s Move Forward) Lee: The theme of my keynote address is to inspire local content … [Read more...] about Lee Deok-Jae CJ E&M
Eric Ellenbogen DreamWorks Animation SKG
Eric was in Asia for the networks’ two launches in Thailand and Malaysia. Thailand was the first country in Asia to carry DreamWorks multi-platform service channel to feature the most original content of any kids channel in the region. What exclusive content do you have for Asia? Eric: The channel is rolling out new shows almost on a monthly basis. Currently, these are available exclusively on the DreamWorks Channel and nowhere else. In addition to series programming, we offer our … [Read more...] about Eric Ellenbogen DreamWorks Animation SKG
Ricky Ow Turner International Asia-Pacific
What do you think are the factors driving Asia’s pay-TV market? Ricky: At one stage, the TV industry could be likened to a taxi service. For years, consumers were happy to be picked up like passengers and driven to where they wanted to go in vehicles steered by broadcasters and networks. Viewers these days increasingly want to be in the driving seat. Turner has responded to this shift in power by providing more localised content, more Asian content and more first-run shows delivered at … [Read more...] about Ricky Ow Turner International Asia-Pacific
