Paris- MIPCOM 2007, the 24th edition of the international audiovisual and digital content market taking place at the Palais des Festivals, Cannes from October 8 - 12, will host ‘India Day’ on October 8 to focus on the Indian media and entertainment industries. In partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry ‘India Day’ will examine the growth and potential of the country's film, TV and animation sectors, as well as market-specific … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2007 to host India Day
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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
Sonia Borella named Holding Redlich partner
Sydney- Australian media and entertainment law firm Holding Redlich has appointed Sonia Borella as a partner. She specializes in mergers, joint ventures and acquisitions, film and television productions, intellectual property, trade practices and broadcasting issues. She began working for Holding Redlich in 1998 as a summer clerk while studying for a law degree before joining the firm as a lawyer in May 2000. Based in the firm’s Sydney office, her clients include advertising and media … [Read more...] about Sonia Borella named Holding Redlich partner
UGC ad revenues to hit $8.2 billion in 2011
Worldwide user-generated content ad revenues will rise from US$1.6 billion in 2007 to $8.2 billion in 2011, according to eMarketer estimates. The research firm claims UGC has shattered the status quo of content ownership and distribution as well as creating new opportunities for marketers. eMarketer forecasts there will be 238 million UGC creators worldwide in 2011, up from 118 million in 2006. "Gone forever are the days in which giant media conglomerates control the creation, distribution and … [Read more...] about UGC ad revenues to hit $8.2 billion in 2011
VOOM HD, Mega Media and MDA to launch HD series Appetizing Adventures
Singapore- VOOM HD Networks, Mega Media and the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will launch Appetizing Adventures with Luke Mangan (8 x 30’), a new HD series from the companies’ ongoing HD co-production collaboration. The series features Australian chef Luke Mangan’s culinary road trip through Asia in seeking inspiration for new dishes at his restaurants in Sydney, Tokyo and San Francisco. Currently in production, the series is slated to premiere late 2007 on … [Read more...] about VOOM HD, Mega Media and MDA to launch HD series Appetizing Adventures
Move to ban junk food ads in Taiwan
Taipei- Health authorities in Taiwan are seeking to ban junk food ads aired between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on four children TV channels, Disney Channel, ETTV YOYO, Cartoon Network and Fubon MoMo Children within a year, according to the United Daily News. An official at the Department of Health's Bureau of Food Sanitation was quoted as saying the bureau plans to extend the ban to all channels around dinner time. He said some food companies have verbally agreed not to air junk food ads during dinner … [Read more...] about Move to ban junk food ads in Taiwan
