Tokyo - Sony CEO and Chairman Howard Stringer has expressed confidence in the company making its 5% profit margin goal by the end of fiscal 2007. Talking to reporters in Tokyo, Stringer said 2008 will see the expansion of online networking for the PS3 console to other electronics, beginning with the PlayStation Portable. Stringer also said that Sony has no interest in selling its entertainment companies, saying that they are essential for Sony's hardware-software digital networking strategy. … [Read more...] about Sony confident on profit margin goal
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BBC World voted World’s Leading TV Channel for Travellers for the third time
Singapore - BBC World was voted The World's Leading TV Channel for Travellers at the 14th World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year and was presented the award at a gala ceremony in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Dec 13. The World Travel Awards was conceived in 1993 to 'acknowledge and celebrate excellence in the world's travel and tourism industry'. The awards were voted for by travel and tourism professionals from 167,000 travel agencies, tour and transport companies, as well as … [Read more...] about BBC World voted World’s Leading TV Channel for Travellers for the third time
ATF closes with record participation
Singapore – Asia Television Forum, organized by Reed Exhibitions with support from Singapore's Media Development Authority (MDA) drew to a close on Nov. 30 setting various records. Some 4,700 participants from more than 500 companies across 50 countries contributed to the event’s growth by 12% from 2006. In another positive sign, 140 companies attended for the first time. ATF’s conference programme concluded with delegates agreeing that Asian programming is increasing in global … [Read more...] about ATF closes with record participation
SuperPitch 2.0 won by Taiwan’s ODD Incredible
Singapore- Taiwan-based ODD Incredible emerged as the winner of SuperPitch 2.0 with Splash Nash, a proposed 3-D animation series. The pitching event was judged by regional commissioning editors, broadcasters and funding companies, and saw production houses from Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Taiwan present their cross-platform concepts for original content. Organized by Television Asia and Asia Image, SuperPitch 2.0 exposed participants to real-world pitching conditions. … [Read more...] about SuperPitch 2.0 won by Taiwan’s ODD Incredible
Singapore forges stronger media ties with the Philippines and France
Singapore – Singapore’s Media Development Authority has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the Philippines’ Office of the Press Secretary and France’s Canal France International (CFI) to strengthen media ties with each country. The agreements were inked at the sidelines of the Asia Media Festival (AMF) 2007, the region’s media content market hosted by MDA. Signed Nov. 27, Singapore’s agreement with the Philippines Office of the Press Secretary … [Read more...] about Singapore forges stronger media ties with the Philippines and France
First Asia Factual Forum makes its mark
Singapore – The inaugural 2-day Asia Factual Forum (AFF) wrapped on Nov. 27 after attracting some 120 delegates from 15 countries for conferences on topics ranging from viability of formats to co-production opportunities. An event of the Asia Media Festival 2007, AFF was co-produced by Canada’s Ballinran Productions and Singapore’s Association of Independent Producers (AIPRO), with the support of the Media Development Authority (MDA). AFF also served as a platform for a call … [Read more...] about First Asia Factual Forum makes its mark