Asia’s content space has proven to be resilient in the past year when productions have been halted due to the ongoing pandemic. This year, we’ve seen multiple co-production deals being inked and hot new Original productions being launched, which says a lot about Asia’s thriving content space. But just how well did 2021 look for content and what’s in store for 2022? We’ve interviewed 10 media companies across studios, OTT platforms, and broadcasters to get their take on what the past year has … [Read more...] about Content is king: What media executives have to say on what’s hot for 2022 (Part three)
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Market newbie RED Fiber now ‘broadband of choices’
In response to the overwhelming need of Filipinos for better internet service, Radius Telecoms, a 100% subsidiary of MERALCO, is launching its latest fiber broadband service, RED Fiber, the broadband that gives you more choices. Since its launch in November 2020, RED Fiber has proven to be a game-changer. It maintains its progressive approach as the “Broadband of Choices” in Greater Metro Manila, CALABARZON, and parts of Central Luzon. Radius Telecoms President and CEO Exequiel Delgado … [Read more...] about Market newbie RED Fiber now ‘broadband of choices’
Cignal TV and TV5 collaboration with top producers benefit viewers
Changes are sweeping the broadcast industry as more collaborations and inter-company productions are remaking the entertainment landscape in the country. One notable example is the partnership forged between Cignal TV, TV5 and some of the biggest production companies and talent management agencies in the Philippines. Since last year, Cignal TV has joined forces with a remarkable group of entertainment bigwigs that included VIVA Entertainment, IdeaFirst Company, Cornerstone Entertainment, … [Read more...] about Cignal TV and TV5 collaboration with top producers benefit viewers
Cignal TV, Radius Telecoms launch the Philippines’ newest fiber broadband provider
Cignal TV and Radius Telecoms have partnered to bring every Filipino home the latest unlimited fiber broadband and pay-TV service RED Broadband. Inking the new partnership are Radius Telecoms COO Jenevi L. Dela Paz, MERALCO President, and CEO Atty. Ray C. Espinosa, Radius Telecoms President and CEO Exequiel C. Delgado, Cignal TV President and CEO Robert P. Galang, and Cignal TV CFO John L. Andal. The partnership comes as more people spend their lives online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, … [Read more...] about Cignal TV, Radius Telecoms launch the Philippines’ newest fiber broadband provider
Cignal TV expands playout capabilities with Imagine Communications
Cignal TV, the leading satellite broadcaster in the Philippines, has expanded its playout capacity using the fully integrated Versio modular playout solution from Imagine Communications. Cignal TV broadcasts premium content on both television and radio to more than two million subscribers across the country. To meet the expectations of its audience, Cignal TV continually adds high-quality content and channels. The new playout system gives the broadcaster increased scalability and … [Read more...] about Cignal TV expands playout capabilities with Imagine Communications
Blue Ant Media grows reach in the Philippines through Cignal TV
Blue Ant Media announced that its general entertainment channel Blue Ant Entertainment has expanded footprint in the Philippines via Cignal TV. Cignal subscribers will have access to Blue Ant Entertainment’s wide range of programmes including reality, drama, award shows, celebrity talk shows and entertainment news. The general entertainment channel carries hit series and shows airing same day and express from the U.S. including Siren, Bull, FBI, Charmed, The InBetween and dailies … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media grows reach in the Philippines through Cignal TV