Singapore – The remote control is no longer the only TV viewing accessory. 75% of Singaporean women use their smartphones while watching TV – leading the trend in South East Asia. This was one of the many fascinating insights revealed at NBCUniversal International Television’s High Heeled Warriors research presentation on women’s content consumption habits. Whether they “like” a brand; tweet about a TV show; follow a celebrity, post comments on a fan page … [Read more...] about High Heeled Warriors
Christine Fellowes
CASBAA OTT Summit 2015
Hong Kong – CASBAA recently concluded its OTT Summit 2015 on 3 March at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. "Attracting over 200 delegates, speakers, and media, the second edition of CASBAA's OTT Summit was another successful forum providing essential information to help better understand how over-the-top television services can best fit into our current broadcasting environment," said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. "The Asia-Pacific region is still primarily driven by the … [Read more...] about CASBAA OTT Summit 2015
mio TV Rebrands
Singapore – Singtel announced the launch of six channels on the newly rebranded Singtel TV, which was formerly known as SingTel mio TV. DIVA HD, E! Entertainment Television HD, HELLO! JAPAN, NHK World TV, NHK World Premium, and Toonami HD will make their appearance on the Singtel TV platform starting 30 January. “We are pleased to welcome our first Japanese entertainment channels, alongside popular entertainment, news and kids favourites,” said Goh Seow Eng, Managing Director, … [Read more...] about mio TV Rebrands
Diva and E! sizzle up SingTel TV
Singapore – NBCUniversal International Television announced a new carriage deal with Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) for DIVA HD and E! Entertainment Television HD – two of the company’s core channel brands in the Universal Networks International portfolio. The two female-focused channels will be offered as part of Singtel TV’s Family+ Pack on Channel 303 (DIVA HD) and Channel 328 (E! HD). “The launch of DIVA and E! on Singtel TV marks an important … [Read more...] about Diva and E! sizzle up SingTel TV
Malaysia’s “Facing Up To Fazura” to premiere
Singapore – Malaysia’s own Nur Fazura Sharifuddin (Nur Fazura) is set to make history as the star of Facing Up To Fazura, a 5 x 30’ Malaysian miniseries for E! – the pop culture powerhouse of NBCUniversal International Television. Set to premiere across Asia on Sunday, 14 December 2014 at 9pm (SG) – and air weekly in this timeslot – Facing Up To Fazura is the first-ever E! miniseries to feature a Malaysian personality. The docudrama will offer viewers … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s “Facing Up To Fazura” to premiere
NBCUniversal’s premium content available in Asia
Singapore – With NBCUniversal International Television’s entire portfolio available for TV Everywhere authenticated simulcast in Asia, NBCUniversal becomes the first U.S. studio to launch this service in Taiwan, hot on the heels of recent deals in Malaysia and Singapore. “We are excited to be at the forefront in delivering channels in Asia and particularly the first in Taiwan to provide solutions for our audiences to consume U.S. content,” said Christine Fellowes, … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal’s premium content available in Asia
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