Singapore - New media and digital are among the sectors where demand for experienced and talented staff is most acute, according to findings from the Aquent Orange Book Asia Pacific Edition 2008-2009. Agents report a candidate shortage of experienced people in the fields of digital, project and account management, creative, brand consulting, communications, new media, public relations and web design. No longer than two years is the average stint with the same employer for the majority of … [Read more...] about Regional scarcity of new media & digital talent – Aquent
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Projects ignite Singapore’s IDM sector
Singapore - Fifteen new projects on the idea of Co-Space have been awarded funding by the multi-agency Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Research and Development (R&D) Programme Office (IDMPO) hosted by the Media Development Authority (MDA). About S$12 million (US$8 million) in funding have been awarded to the 15 projects. They were selected from the inaugural Co-Space (industry) Call for Proposals which attracted 55 proposals involving some 200 companies from the broadcasting, real estate, … [Read more...] about Projects ignite Singapore’s IDM sector
Astro finally pulls plug on Direct Vision
Jakarta – Following the September-made decision not to renew its contract with PT Direct Vision, Malaysia's Astro All Asia Networks Plc has withdrawn its programming from the Indonesian pay-TV operator. This brings to a close the grace periods extended by Astro. Direct Vision’s 98,000 subscribers were informed on-screen the night of Sunday 19 October 2008; company plans to offer refunds to some 36,000 subscribers who had paid in advance for the service. Spokesman says the company … [Read more...] about Astro finally pulls plug on Direct Vision
BBC Worldwide renews first-option deal with ABC
Cannes/Sydney - BBC Worldwide Australia and ABC TV have renewed their first-option agreement in advance of this year's MIPCOM television market in Cannes. The deal, which covers Drama, Light Entertainment, Natural History, Music & Arts and Religion titles, allows ABC TV a first-look at content across these genres within the BBC Worldwide catalogue. The agreement has been renewed for a further two years. "Strong British content continues to be a major attraction for Australian viewers, and it has … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide renews first-option deal with ABC
Granada International Australia and TVNZ renew output deal
Cannes - New Zealand's public broadcaster TVNZ and Granada International Australia, part of ITV Global Entertainment, the company which combines the recently merged Granada International and Granada Ventures businesses, have renewed the output deal between the two companies. The multi-genre, multi-year agreement will see the UK's longest running soap Coronation Street remain on TVNZ's flagship channel TV ONE. Brokered by Augustus Dulgaro, SVP Sales Australia, New Zealand and Japan at Granada … [Read more...] about Granada International Australia and TVNZ renew output deal
MDA announces deals with Western Australia and Asia at MIPCOM
MIPCOM Cannes, France - Singapore's Media Development Authority (MDA) announces key deals with its Western Australian counterpart, ScreenWest and new Asian broadcaster YR Asia Satellite TV. Both deals are part of MDA's global strategy to encourage producers from across the world to jointly develop and exploit the potential of Singapore content and multi-platform intellectual properties with Singapore media companies. The ScreenWest deal invites producers in Western Australia and Singapore to … [Read more...] about MDA announces deals with Western Australia and Asia at MIPCOM