Manila - GMA Network, Inc., has joined other companies in upgrading profit targets following better-than-expected economic conditions in the second quarter, according to local news reports. GMA Network now expects to exceed its P2.8-billion net income target for the year, amid an uptick in advertising ahead of the presidential election campaign and higher overseas cable and direct-to-home subscriptions, chairman Felipe L. Gozon said. Profits of GMA Network grew by 20% to P1.36 billion from … [Read more...] about Philippines: political ads to push up TV network’s profits
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The Contender Asia 2 battles on
Kuala Lumpur – Muay Thai boxing reality show The Contender Asia will return for a second season, despite rumours to the contrary. Based on Mark Burnett Productions' format The Contender, the Asian version is being produced by Imagine Omnimedia, who were responsible for the first season and who are also currently producing The Biggest Loser Asia for Hallmark Channel in the region. Filming on location in Malaysia is scheduled to start after the month of Ramadan, during which participating … [Read more...] about The Contender Asia 2 battles on
Indonesia deals with illegal cable distribution
Jakarta - The Indonesian government has announced a new campaign aimed at tighter controls over illegal re-distribution of TV channels on cable services in the country. Speaking at a CASBAA seminar held in Jakarta, Director of Broadcasting in the Indonesian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Bambang Subijantoro, said Indonesia has a dynamic and rapidly growing pay-TV industry, but many provincial cable companies were operating in the ‘informal' sector without proper … [Read more...] about Indonesia deals with illegal cable distribution
China Telecom begins tender for IPTV set-top boxes
China Telecom has officially launched its tender for procurement of IPTV set-top boxes on August 4, according to Marbridge Consulting. Sixteen firms are reported to be competing for the supply contract: ZTE, UTStarcom, Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell, New Postcom, Sunniwell, 30Kaitian, Yuxing Infotech, Coship Electronics, Changhong, Motorola, Sichuan Jiuzhou Electric Group, Shanghai DareGlobal Info Tech, Konka Group, Fiberhome and Thomson. According to the reports, all sixteen firms offer … [Read more...] about China Telecom begins tender for IPTV set-top boxes
SMG launches ENJOYOUNG multimedia brand
Despite continued sensitivity in Beijing, SMG has long been seen as the most likely competitor to CCTV on a national scale and, within the next three to five years, SMG hopes to transform the existing Channel Young from a local station to a national fashion and lifestyle brand. Promoted as China’s answer to Martha Stewart, ENJOYOUNG will target young professionals with a mix of Channel Young programming, print publications, plus expanded events, online and mobile TV offerings. “It is … [Read more...] about SMG launches ENJOYOUNG multimedia brand
Korea’s continued confidence in content
Despite the comparatively high uptake of online, mobile and IPTV in South Korea, domestic TV still dominates both in terms of media consumption and viewer ratings. And while the country waits for its economy, and its currency, to recover, Korean broadcasters seem upbeat about the performance of their latest offerings. According to Kim Young Won, deputy managing director, SBS Productions, SBS’ Brilliant Legacy is doing very well domestically, “with rating ratio going up to almost 40 … [Read more...] about Korea’s continued confidence in content