ABS-CBN’s primetime drama series Walang Hanggan (The Eternal) hits a record-high 44% audience share or a 44.5% TV ratings last June 25 across urban and rural areas in the Philippines, according to audience research group Kantar Media. Walang Hanggan, which is now on its extended season, features a tale of three generations of characters caught in the intricate web of love, revenge, sacrifice, and deception. It highlights ABS-CBN’s creative excellence in producing content that answers … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN’s “Walang Hanggan” hits 44.5% TV ratings
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CASBAA welcomes new members
Hong Kong– The latest additions to the CASBAA membership reflect the geographic and market diversity of multichannel TV with patron member SMIT of China joining the CASBAA Council of Governors along with new corporate members Brightcove, Elemental Technologies, Inmarsat, Kantar Media Audiences, Olswang Asia and Viettel Television Center added to the roster Q2 2012. China-based SMIT (Shenzhen State Micro Technology) provides software and devices to secure digital content delivery for the … [Read more...] about CASBAA welcomes new members
ABS-CBN dominates TV ratings in the Philippines this June
According to Kantar Media’s new data, ABS-CBN Corporation, the country's largest multimedia conglomerate, dominated TV viewing in the Philippines in June and pulled away from its rival GMA nationwide. Kantar Media, one of the country’s leading TV audience measurement providers, now has total of 6.315 million homes in rural areas across the Philippines (North Luzon, Central Luzon, South Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao) adding to its existing 8.820 million homes in urban areas, bringing … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN dominates TV ratings in the Philippines this June
Big ratings for Viacom
Singapore – Viewership for MTV and Nickelodeon in Southeast Asia increased by double digits in Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines, in the fourth quarter of 2011. According to Kantar Media in Singapore, MTV saw a 5.3 per cent increase, reaching more than 156,000 viewers aged between 12 and 34. The research firm also found that MTV Philippines achieved an increase in viewership of 18.8 per cent, watched by more than 1.12 million viewers aged between 12 to 24 years. In Malaysia, AGB Nielsen … [Read more...] about Big ratings for Viacom
AXN remains on top
Singapore – AXN has retained its spot as the region’s top English general entertainment (GE) channel year-to-date across Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and India. According to data from Kantar Media in Singapore and the Philippines, AGB NMR in Malaysia and Taiwan, and TAM Media Research India, the channel reaches more than 140 million viewers. Continuing its stride, the network has lined up new original productions for 2012, including The Firm, based on John … [Read more...] about AXN remains on top
Magic takes flight
Sony Pictures Television’s networks, Asia, and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan’s AXN Mystery Channel, are collaborating with Charis Entertainment (Hong Kong), to co-produce a new unscripted series, Cyril’s Family Vacation. This series, targeted at both Japanese and the wider Asian audiences, follows on from AXN’s 2009 original production Cyril: Simply Magic, which was seen by more than 11 million viewers across Asia. According to Kantar Media in Singapore, and AGB … [Read more...] about Magic takes flight