Despite the impact of the global economic crisis on South Korea’s economy and its currency, South Korean IPTV providers finally being allowed to offer linear channels seems to be paying dividends. Media Partners Asia reports that three carriers – KT Corp, SK Broadband and LG Dacom – had around 600,000 real-time linear IPTV users at the end of July 2009, adding close to 130,000 net new subs over the month. Report says that the telcos have been under government pressure to invest … [Read more...] about Real-time linear IPTV gains pace in South Korea
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CASBAA goes on the ATAC
For most media agencies there is no doubt that TV remains the most effective way to reach a large audience quickly and cost effectively. In a fragmented advertising world, across multiple countries, languages and media options, utilizing the highly targeted benefits of subscription TV has been, up until now, a rather complicated play across Asia. With over 315 million higher income homes in the region now receiving 24 hour subscription TV, the industry has at last come of age, available in … [Read more...] about CASBAA goes on the ATAC
Downturn exposes digital’s gain – PwC
Over the next five years, digital technologies will become increasingly widespread across all segments of entertainment & media (E&M) as the digital migration continues to expand according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2009-2013. “The migration of ad dollars to digital has been on-going,” said Marcel Fenez global managing partner, entertainment and media practice PricewaterhouseCoopers, “but masked to some extent when the economy was … [Read more...] about Downturn exposes digital’s gain – PwC
Leading-edge digital technologies at BroadcastAsia 2009
Singapore - BroadcastAsia returns to the Singapore Expo on 16-19 June 2009. This year’s event will feature 647 exhibiting companies, 85 percent of which are from overseas, and will see more than 60 new companies to the show. With the shifts in media consumption patterns and the increasing demands for more interactive and mobile content, services and applications, this year’s showcase of technologies will reflect the increasing convergence of media across the entire landscape. … [Read more...] about Leading-edge digital technologies at BroadcastAsia 2009
Jamie Cullum at Music Matters
Hong Kong - Jamie Cullum's rendition of Radiohead's Hi and Dry concluded the fourth annual Music Matters conference in Hong Kong on June 4. It was just one of several piano based songs the Golden Globe nominee, modern jazz singer performed in between stories about his career before well over 600 attendees from around the world. Social networking, brand awareness, mentoring sessions, digital music downloading and closer relationships between telecommunications and record companies were among the … [Read more...] about Jamie Cullum at Music Matters
Taiwan’s NCC backtracks on conditions for reshuffle at CTV and CTiTV
Taipei - The National Communications Commission (NCC) last week backtracked on provisions it included in its approval of management changes at China Television Co (CTV) and CTi TV. The move came after the China Times Group printed ads in newspapers accusing the NCC of abusing its authority. The NCC last week imposed conditions on the management reshuffle, including prohibiting management personnel, directors and supervisors from either TV station from concurrently holding similar positions at … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s NCC backtracks on conditions for reshuffle at CTV and CTiTV