Profile Mongolia is a large country of approximately 1.6 million square kilometres and a population of 2.7 million (2009 census). The majority of the people (1 million) live in the capital Ulaanbaatar. The remainder are scattered through more than 400 settlements of varying sizes ranging from centres of provincial government (Aimag centres), local government centres (Soums), and smaller villages in isolated dwellings. The population is well served by analogue television, and six programmes are … [Read more...] about New Frontier: Mongolia
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It’s No Picnic Down Under
In the past 12 months, Australia’s television industry has seen a vast shake-up, in fact there has not been as much corporate activity in the local media sector since the late 80s/early 90s when a flurry of overseas interest forced the government to make cross-media ownership laws to stop too much of the country’s media being swallowed up. One of the key focuses of the recent corporate moves in the sector has been Consolidated Media Holdings, an organisation that is controlled by … [Read more...] about It’s No Picnic Down Under
FTA broadcasting still commands lead
TV has remained primarily an entertainment medium in the Philippines, with programming among the top mass audience networks— GMA-7, ABS-CBN and TV5—now catering to all classes and all corners of the country. “TV has become the biggest and probably the most signifi cant source of news and information because it is free, very accessible and up-to-date, and would usually broadcast live when there are important events,” said GMA Network Chairman and CEO Atty. Felipe L. Gozon. … [Read more...] about FTA broadcasting still commands lead
Sea Wheat
Wheatfield Sailors, the pitch by Taiwan’s Dynamic Communications, is the story of young men from a poor farming community in China’s Henan province whose dreams of becoming sailors see them attending the local naval school. Problem is – the school is nowhere near water and the men have never seen the ocean. Everything is simulated. All the men might ever only see – is a sea of wheat. The idea of a naval school many miles inland of China clearly baffl ed the judges, but … [Read more...] about Sea Wheat
From Pitch to Pilot
There is more to Superpitch than just winning. While taking home the trophy is certainly a validation of one’s ideas, the industry contacts gained, the meaningful conversations struck and the creative energy borne are what will carry these winning ideas to fruition. This year’s Superpitch at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel aims to replicate all that, and more. Last year’s Superpitch was the fi rst time the competition was segmented into three categories, namely Formats, … [Read more...] about From Pitch to Pilot
