Singapore – MediaCorp has announced the launch of its OTT service Toggle. Toggle offers entertainment, information and news to viewers online, on smartphones, tablets and smart TV, making content-viewing an uninterrupted and engaging experience. To enjoy this, viewers can subscribe to their favourite channels and movies or register at no cost, and watch free local content which MediaCorp has rights to. With Toggle’s Catch-Up service, viewers can watch their favourite programmes … [Read more...] about MediaCorp launches Toggle
Channel 8i
MediaCorp posts strong financial results
Singapore – MediaCorp has announced a 7.5% rise in operating profit to S$44.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2012. According to the broadcaster, this growth was achieved on a 6.7% increase in total revenue to S$629.4 million, buoyed by strong advertising revenue growth. Net profit before tax was S$187.6 million, which includes a gain on disposal of investments and property of S$125.5 million. Industry recognition for its quality content and innovative marketing came via over 50 … [Read more...] about MediaCorp posts strong financial results
8i plays Fetch
Singapore – MediaCorp 8 International (8i) is launching on Australia’s FetchTV this month on Channel 817. This follows the channel’s recent launch in Indonesia on Indovision. 8i is an extension of Singapore’s free-to-air Mandarin channel – Channel 8. It is a 24-hour channel dedicated to Chinese drama series, offering six hours of fresh content daily that includes the latest drama series and classics from MediaCorp’s catalogue. Scott Lorson, Chief Executive … [Read more...] about 8i plays Fetch
