The evolution and rapid growth of direct-to-home (DTH) services in Asia and the effect of new technologies in the satellite industry will be among the many hot topics to be discussed at the CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2012 happening this June in Singapore. “As the representative Association for multichannel TV and the communications sector in the Asia- Pacific, it is vital that we hear from all aspects of the industry including the satellite services sector, which continues to play … [Read more...] about CASBAA: Spotlight on India and Asia’s growing DTH industry
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Bali High
Vivek Couto, Executive Director of Media Partners Asia (MPA), explains the rationale for the event: “APOS is dedicated to the growth of pay television and related broadband and digital TV industries in Asia Pacific. The high calibre of the event as well as its intimacy and close association to MPA’s research and analysis of the industry ensures that operators and broadcasters don’t just talk about carriage renewal but also secure capital to fund long-term growth, hatch M&A … [Read more...] about Bali High
The Emperor’s new channel
TV ASIA Plus speaks to Joon Lee, Senior Vice President of Programming, Creative and Channel Operations, FOX International Channels in Asia, on the rebrand. TV ASIA Plus: Why the rebrand? The product, the brand, has been out there for many years but we have not been so diligent about updating it and improving its quality. We believe that over the years, Chinese entertainment has not been given a lot of respect, or a lot of attention. We believe this will bring in some fresh impact to the market, … [Read more...] about The Emperor’s new channel
Landing on La-La Land
It is business as usual at the L.A. Screenings, despite being held only a month after one of the world’s biggest TV market MIPTV. Last year, nearly 70 major studio exhibitors and 1,500 foreign programme buyers descended upon the City of Angels to attend the screenings. Many studio executives TV ASIA Plus spoke to cited the exhibition’s strategic access to the Latin markets as a reason for the high turnout. For exhibitor A+E Networks, its efforts will be concentrated on Free- TV … [Read more...] about Landing on La-La Land
Readying tomorrow
Events like the annual Asian Television Forum – now in its 12th year – are an attempt to peer into the future via crystal ball. At this year’s event, more than 3,500 participants from across the television spectrum are expected to converge at Marina Bay Sands’ convention centre, essentially to ask, and possibly answer, the question: “Where do we go from here?” “The theme of this year’s ATF is ‘Evolve, Explore, Experience,” says Yeow Hui … [Read more...] about Readying tomorrow
