Hong Kong- Local media reported that China Mobile is looking to obtain a controlling stake in Phoenix TV to expand its mobile TV service to provide nationwide coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games in 2008 via 3G technology. China Mobile Group acquired 19.9% of Phoenix TV's shares in June 2006 and is currently its second largest shareholder. The two companies have been co-operating on developing and promoting wireless content, products, service and application and to expand the wireless media … [Read more...] about China Mobile to increase shareholding in Phoenix TV to extend mobile TV service
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X|Media|Lab Melbourne to act as a bridge to Beijing
Sydney- The X|Media|Lab Melbourne creative workshop to be held August 10-12 at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, themed "Digital Worlds: Social, Virtual, Mobile," is attracting an illustrious list of practitioners including film director Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth), Dr David Liu, founder/ CEO of Beijing’s Cyber Recreation Development Corporation, Kamar Shah, Worldwide Head of Industry Marketing at Nokia, and Marcelino Ford-Livene, Head of Interactive Advertising for Intel’s … [Read more...] about X|Media|Lab Melbourne to act as a bridge to Beijing
South Korea leads the world in social networking
South Korea leads the world in the popularity of social networking, with 55% of adult Internet users having visited at least one site, according to Ipsos Insight. Three out of every 10 Koreans belong to Cyworld, which markets itself as the Ultimate Place for Trusted Friendships and Creative Self-Expression. Ipsos found 27% of adults in urban China had visited social network sites, compared with 24% in the US, 16% in India and 9% in Japan. Another research firm, eMarketer, estimates that … [Read more...] about South Korea leads the world in social networking
Sandy Monteiro promoted to SVP, Universal Music South East Asia
Kuala Lumpur– Universal Music Group has upper Sandy Monteiro to Senior Vice President, Universal Music South East Asia. Reporting to Max Hole, President, Asia Pacific Region, Universal Music Group International, Monteiro is responsible for Universal Music operations in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines with the heads of those territories reporting to him. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Monteiro retains his roles as Managing Director, Universal Music Malaysia as well as Vice … [Read more...] about Sandy Monteiro promoted to SVP, Universal Music South East Asia
MDA and KOCCA sign MOU to co-develop creative content industries
Singapore– The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and the Korea Culture & Content Agency (KOCCA) have inked an MOU to co-develop local creative content industries including media and digital media sectors by offering developmental programs and facilitating access to the global market. The agreement is expected to generate co-productions, training exchanges and joint marketing of content from Singaporean and Korean media companies. The MOU extends from four collaborations … [Read more...] about MDA and KOCCA sign MOU to co-develop creative content industries
SingTel to lead Aussie broadband bid
Singapore– G9, a SingTel-led group of companies is to bid to build a high-speed broadband network in Australia. G9 will comprise SingTel’s Australian operation Optus, PowerTel, Macquarie Telecom Group, Soul, ii-Net and New Zealand Telecom Corp’s AAPT unit. Broadband is reportedly a hot topic in the run-up to Australia’s national elections, amid criticism that the country’s broadband speeds currently lag behind other nations. … [Read more...] about SingTel to lead Aussie broadband bid
