Singapore – PGK Media will be one of the first applicants for a mobile TV multiplex licence from Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA) early 2008, with Broadcast Australia as a possible infrastructure partner. MDA just unveiled its proposed policy and regulatory framework for mobile TV services, allowing a six-week period for public feedback on how mobile TV should be regulated. MDA is prepared to issue up to four multiplex licences by tender; each multiplex can support up to … [Read more...] about PGK Media and Broadcast Australia announcement expected
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Talent Television and TV Man Union extends partnership
London – Talent Television, a wholly owned subsidiary of Talent Group plc, and Japanese independent production company TV Man Union have extended their partnership with a new ‘relationship agreement’. The partners previously collaborated on four Test the Nation interactive annual specials for Japanese network TV Asahi. The deal allows both companies to explore collaborative opportunities in their respective territories and internationally, including co-production, co-creation … [Read more...] about Talent Television and TV Man Union extends partnership
Downbeat outlook for global music industry
The worldwide music industry is on a downward spiral despite the growth of online sales. Global spending on recorded music, which tallied US$31.8 billion in 2006, is predicted to decline to $29.2 billion in 2007 and $26.2 billion in 2011. That’s according to eMarketer’s new report, Recorded Music: Digital Falls Short. "Digital formats such as online downloads, ringtones, mastertones, full tracks delivered to mobile handsets and Internet and mobile subscription services are providing … [Read more...] about Downbeat outlook for global music industry
Oracle muscles into media solutions
Singapore - Oracle is moving into solutions for media and entertainment companies in Asia Pacific. China’s language search engine company Baidu and Xinhua News Agency; India’s Amar Ujala and Tata Sky; and Indonesia’s Global TV are among Oracle’s latest clients in the region. Solutions that manage information and content assets, protect intellectual property rights, ensure information quality, manage projects, revenues and financials, as well as reduce infrastructure costs … [Read more...] about Oracle muscles into media solutions
Parthenon Entertainment partners Entara in new global entertainment business
Parthenon Entertainment Ltd, UK-based producer and distributor of factual and children’s programming, will partner Entara Ltd, a global entertainment rights company, to create a business encompassing programming production and distribution as well as licensing, to expand into the factual entertainment and children’s entertainment markets. Both companies’ libraries will be represented worldwide by Parthenon Entertainment as a new entity specializing with family entertainment … [Read more...] about Parthenon Entertainment partners Entara in new global entertainment business
Open Handset Alliance announces Android
Singapore – Technology and wireless companies are joining forces to develop Android, an open and comprehensive platform for mobile devices. Google Inc., T-Mobile, HTC, Qualcomm, Motorola and others have collaborated on the development of Android through the Open Handset Alliance, a multinational alliance of technology and mobile industry leaders. With nearly 3 billion users worldwide, the mobile phone has become the most personal and ubiquitous communications device. But the lack of a … [Read more...] about Open Handset Alliance announces Android