At the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) recent Future of Video India conference, industry leaders remained upbeat on the potential for growth despite a painful 2020 which had seen a 25% drop in TV advertising revenue. The conference opened with an overview of the Future of Video in India with Mihir Shah, VP, India, at Media Partners Asia (MPA). With learnings from the last year and economic resurgence picking up in certain sectors, MPA predicts that in the next 5 years, with every new … [Read more...] about India sees huge headroom for growth across TV and digital
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High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
APAC online video forecasted at US$35b
Hong Kong/Singapore/Mumbai - According to Media Partners Asia (MPA), Asia- Pacific online video revenue is expected to reach US$35 billion by 2021, an average annual growth of 22% from US$13 billion in 2016. China will remain the largest market, accounting for 76% of Asia Pacific online video revenue by 2021. Japan, Australia, Korea and India will also be significant, in aggregate accounting for 17% of regional online video revenue by 2021. The report entitled, Asia-Pacific Online Video … [Read more...] about APAC online video forecasted at US$35b
Asia Pacific pay-TV market sees continued growth
Media Partners Asia's (MPA) research report - Asia Pacific Pay-TV & Broadband Markets 2013, has revealed that Asia’s pay-TV ecosystem remains in good health, bolstered by continued subscriber growth and a steady increase in local advertising sales. Its future however is anchored to the evolution of content dynamics, which could prove to be as influential as consumer trends in determining the industry’s future. According to MPA’s analysis, it’s the … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific pay-TV market sees continued growth
CASBAA welcomes seven new Corporate Members
Hong Kong – CASBAA welcomed seven new Corporate Members during the first half of 2013 with Alcatel-Lucent, Televisa, Haldanes, Media Partners Asia, Movideo, Smartcast and SpaceX joining the Asia-Pacific association for multichannel TV. “CASBAA’s newest Corporate Members highlight the diverse range of companies representing the value chain for multichannel TV in the region,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “From satellite, legal and information services … [Read more...] about CASBAA welcomes seven new Corporate Members
Global leaders join Asia Pay-TV Operators Summit
Hong Kong / Singapore / Mumbai – Leaders of global media and telecom companies are meeting on April 22 - 24, 2013, in Bali, Indonesia for the fourth annual Asia Pacific Pay–TV Operators Summit (APOS). Organised by Media Partners Asia, APOS is a regional event for TV and broadband industry executives aimed to drive strategies, deals and policies across the converged ecosystems of media and telecoms. "Both emerging growth markets and mature, value geographies in Asia Pacific are … [Read more...] about Global leaders join Asia Pay-TV Operators Summit