The Super Sunday MIPTV 2012 programme of conferences is focusing on connected devices and connected audiences. Speakers from leading international digital companies will share their knowledge and perspectives on the global digital ecosystem. Anthony Bay, Vice President, Amazon.com, will give insight of Amazon's digital media strategies; Peter Vesterbacka, Chief Marketing Officer, Rovio, will share the marketing and brand strategies of the company responsible for Angry Birds; and Jean-Briac … [Read more...] about Super Sunday speakers
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Knocking on heaven’s door
Singapore – Angel’s Gate, Asia’s first business-focused reality television programme utilizing multiplatform technologies, has been launched. Produced by digital media company and new business accelerator Interactive SG, and supported by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), the show engages its audience through television, internet and mobile platforms. Ash Singh, Founder and CEO of Interactive SG, explained at the launch how this “360-degree” … [Read more...] about Knocking on heaven’s door
CASBAA expands roster
Hong Kong – CASBAA announced that Google, along with Indonesian media platform Skynindo, and Australian telco and information services provider Telstra, have joined CASBAA as Corporate Members. Also newly signed to CASBAA’s corporate roster are Bollywood content provider, Hungama Digital Media; Australia-based satellite services provider, NewSat; and technology company, ALi Corporation of Taiwan. Additionally, long standing CASBAA member, Encompass Digital Media, has upgraded its … [Read more...] about CASBAA expands roster
Anjali Rao leaves CNN for new media
Hong Kong – Television news anchor, Anjali Rao, has resigned from her post at CNN International after five years to develop a new integrated lifestyle content platform. “After 15 years of news, I have become anxious to explore new opportunities in television and digital content distribution”, said Rao of her decision to part ways with the news giant. But Rao will not remain off-air for long. Along with manager and business partner, Brett Gullan, the two have joined forces with … [Read more...] about Anjali Rao leaves CNN for new media
Encompass expands Asia presence
Singapore – Encompass Digital Media today announced plans for its US$20 million investment into Singapore operations, with boosting capacity through technology and infrastructure upgrading. The investment will also be targeted at employee upskilling and engagement with the wider community. Deepakjit Singh, Managing Director of Encompass Asia, told TV ASIA Plus that this investment will “enable us to employ cutting edge technology and a world class workforce to continue forging … [Read more...] about Encompass expands Asia presence
Singapore and Chinese companies further collaborate in digital media
China - A group of some 30 Singapore digital media companies wrapped up their five-day business mission trip to China with a slate of business deals with their Chinese counterparts. These deals cover the launch of a Chinese version of a popular Made-in-Singapore social networking game; a cross-border venture development and incubation effort for new media companies; the digitisation of Chinese television content by a Singapore service provider; a joint collaboration in the psychological analysis … [Read more...] about Singapore and Chinese companies further collaborate in digital media
