This story appears in the March-April 2021 issue of Television Asia Plus. The film, media, and entertainment sector experienced widespread disruption in 2020. The pandemic saw TV and film production halted and movie theatres shuttered, leading to billions in lost revenue for broadcasters and filmmakers. Though some level of production has since been allowed to resume, new safe management practices mean that the industry could be navigating the fallout of the pandemic for many years to … [Read more...] about Reimagining the future of Asia’s film, media, and entertainment sector
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GlobalData: Cancelled sporting events due to COVID-19 boosts esports content and introduces licensing issues
The cancellation of most major sporting events due to COVID-19 has led to uncomfortable negotiations regarding licensing rights. It has also provided an opportunity for esports, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Tammy Parker, the Senior Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Content rights holders and pay-TV providers must sort out license fee issues due to cancelled sporting events as soon as possible to insulate against customer enmity and defections. Despite cancelled live … [Read more...] about GlobalData: Cancelled sporting events due to COVID-19 boosts esports content and introduces licensing issues
A+E Networks appoints new Managing Director, Asia
A+E Networks has promoted Saugato Banerjee to Managing Director, Asia, from his previous role of Managing Director, North Asia, it was announced by Patrick Vien, Group Managing Director, International, A+E Networks. The move will effectively consolidate operations across the entire Asia region under the control of a single executive. In this role, Banerjee will be responsible for Southeast Asia, North Asia (Korea, China, Japan), Taiwan, Hong Kong, and India, where he … [Read more...] about A+E Networks appoints new Managing Director, Asia
ESPN and Mediacorp enter strategic digital collaboration
SINGAPORE – International leading digital sports publisher ESPN and Singapore media company Mediacorp, have joined forces in a strategic digital collaboration to super-serve sports fans and marketers. The agreement combines Mediacorp’s multiplatform audience reach and deep commercial relationships with ESPN’s global leadership in sports coverage and content. The collaboration is part of Mediacorp Partner Network, an initiative that brings Mediacorp together with world-class partners … [Read more...] about ESPN and Mediacorp enter strategic digital collaboration
SPORTELSummit, Two-Days “Only For The Elite”
The SPORTELSummit is an unprecedented two-day conference and networking event, designed only for an exclusive circle of global decision makers of the sports marketing and media industry, to help shape the industry for tomorrow. The 1st SPORTELSummit will be held from 15 to 16 May 2018 at the W South Beach, Miami Beach. In a confidential setting, the Summit will propose to really meet “Only the Elite” during the prestigious sessions and events, among them the Opening … [Read more...] about SPORTELSummit, Two-Days “Only For The Elite”
CJ E&M appoints Anne Chan
CJ E&M is proud to announce the appointment of Anne Chan as Chief Operating Officer of its Southeast Asia office to cope with the Group’s major development plan in Asia after their huge success in Korea. “It is our pleasure to have Anne joined us as a stronger team to develop CJ E&M’s SEA business. With her long time experience in the region’s media industry, I am confident that she will be taking the company to a greater height in the regional business,” said Samey Lee, CEO … [Read more...] about CJ E&M appoints Anne Chan