This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. OTT media viewership has experienced a significant boost over the past year. The rising adoption of such platforms has partially been attributed to broader market trends but also users who have been enjoying “all-you-can-eat” entertainment packages during the extended lockdown caused by COVID-19. In the Asia Pacific, digital consumption has seen a spike in demand and it’s expected that there will be 97.8 million … [Read more...] about Finding the perfect balance of service offerings
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Liming Fu joins TVU Networks as Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, announced that Liming Fu has joined the company as vice president of sales for the APAC region, which includes Greater China, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and other countries. He will lead sales and marketing efforts in APAC and report to TVU CEO, Paul Shen. “I’m privileged to welcome Liming to TVU and look forward to his leadership of our strategic efforts in this critical … [Read more...] about Liming Fu joins TVU Networks as Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
Managing the shift to cloud media workflows
This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Managing change is a core part of the media industry, and as with any sector which relies heavily on technology, there’s usually a natural evolution that occurs over time. This gives organisations the opportunity to test different solutions and slowly integrate them into their operations, but unpredictable changes leave little room for planning in advance. Managing media during a crisis When the pandemic hit, the media … [Read more...] about Managing the shift to cloud media workflows
Nippon TV: Bringing Japan’s beloved anime titles to a global audience
This story appears in the December 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. Since the 1950s, entertainment powerhouse Nippon TV has been producing classic anime series that have since been loved by Japan and the world. Titles produced by Nippon TV include series such as Lupin The 3rd, ANPANMAN, MONSTER, DEATH NOTE, Ouran High School Host Club, CLAYMORE, HUNTER X HUNTER, Chihayafuru Series, Parasyte -the maxim-, Death Parade, and most recently, Sorcerous Stabber Orphen. In October 2020, the … [Read more...] about Nippon TV: Bringing Japan’s beloved anime titles to a global audience
First-ever Korean original production caps iQIYI International’s strong 2020 performance
At this year’s Asia TV Forum and Market (“ATF”), global streaming entertainment service iQIYI signaled its continued international ambitions with iQIYI International’s first-ever Korean original production, My Roommate is a Gumiho, as the company outlined its 2021 expansion and investment plans. “Our first Korean original show is made in partnership with some of Korea’s top storytellers and production companies. More importantly, this is only the first step in the long journey of bringing … [Read more...] about First-ever Korean original production caps iQIYI International’s strong 2020 performance
PLAY forges a closer partnership with Veset through investment
Veset International Limited, a leading SaaS linear channel management platform provider, is pleased to announce a significant equity investment from PLAY, Inc. PLAY is the leading media technology company in Japan and a subsidiary of Nippon TV. PLAY is focused on digital transformation in the media and entertainment industry by developing and offering innovative video distribution services. PLAY has integrated Veset’s platform into KRONOS, its own groundbreaking cloud playout service designed … [Read more...] about PLAY forges a closer partnership with Veset through investment