London– NBC Universal International has organized its digital efforts into two parallel strands, New Media Licensing and Digital Assets, in a realignment of its international digital operations. New Media Licensing will be led by Beth Minehart, promoted to Executive Vice President, International New Media, NBCU International TV Distribution. Based in Los Angeles, she will add international electronic sell-through to her responsibilities which include leading a regionally-focused sales … [Read more...] about NBCU International restructures digital organization
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ABC’s Jim Middleton named presenter for Australia Network’s Asia Pacific Focus
Sydney- Veteran ABC journalist Jim Middleton is moving to the ABC’s cable and satellite service Australia Network as chief presenter of its flagship daily current affairs program, Asia Pacific Focus. The ABC’s long-serving chief TV political correspondent and editor in Canberra, Middleton will take up the new role after the Federal election expected to be held in November. Asia Pacific Focus is broadcast to 41 countries in the region and is available in more than 20 million homes. … [Read more...] about ABC’s Jim Middleton named presenter for Australia Network’s Asia Pacific Focus
Indian broadcasting embraces the digital revolution
While TV advertising has really benefited from the country’s economic growth within the last few years, it now seems to be the turn of TV subscription to take off in a big way with the advent of new access technologies. Whether it’s the digitization of cable TV services, the introduction of conditional access system (CAS), or IPTV and DTH, investments are pouring in for the creation of new infrastructure and the existing one’s upgrade. There is an ample evidence of India … [Read more...] about Indian broadcasting embraces the digital revolution
Championing Malaysia-made animation
Judging from the RM714 million ($US203.6 million) worth of deals closed at three major markets alone, Malaysiaproduced content is proving increasingly popular. This total includes RM93 million ($US26.5 million) at Hong Kong Filmart, RM236 million ($US67.3 million) at MIPTV and RM385 million ($US109.8 million) worth of deals closed at the recently concluded Multimedia Development Corporation’s (MDeC) Buyer Fly- In Program (BFP). While the quality of content and services offered by Malaysian … [Read more...] about Championing Malaysia-made animation
Singapore a Contender in Asia
Put simply, 2007 has been a bumper year for Singapore-made content. “For example, at MIPTV 2007, Singapore companies signed co-production deals amounting to about US$128 million, and presented a slate of over 50 High-Definition (HD) TV programmes,” says Seto Lok Yin, Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Industry), The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) Other highlights for Singapore at MIPTV were the all- Asian collaboration between Singapore’s Upside Down … [Read more...] about Singapore a Contender in Asia
No business without show business
Major Japanese free-toair terrestrial networks tend to value major trade shows like MIPTV and MIPCOM as the initial vehicle to promote their relationships with overseas buyers and distributors. Follow up is generally via direct contact from their own sales teams, either from head offices in Tokyo or branch offices abroad. And with little emphasis placed on trade advertising, shows are integral when it comes to showcasing content. Fuji TV the front-runner of all five commercial free-to-air, … [Read more...] about No business without show business