Following the announcement of the switch, HKTV has drawn strong responses from the stock market, with shares almost doubling. The move will provide investors an opportunity to pass their verdict on Wong's decision to offer television services online and on mobile devices. According to The Standard, within the same day, HKTV's share prices increased to 92% from HK$2.32 to HK $4.46 after the company agreed to buy a spectrum from a unit of China Mobile Hong Kong. The reports also show … [Read more...] about HKTV goes into online space
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GCMA drives creative content growth in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur– The creative content industry in Malaysia has grown exponentially over the last few years. With a wealth of talent, infrastructure and government funding available in Malaysia, the country has penetrated the global content industry in a multitude of platforms such as TV, Film, Animation, Games, Mobile content etc. Much of the country's creative content has been exported overseas, and Malaysia has truly proven themselves as a contending player in the international … [Read more...] about GCMA drives creative content growth in Malaysia
Kantar launches mobile audience analysis app
London - Kantar Media is rolling out the first in a suite of applications to enable broadcast audience data to be viewed on mobile devices. The mobile 'app' version of InfoSys+, Kantar Media's TV audience analysis software, provides 24-hour access to essential TV viewing analysis on the move. The new app complements the in-depth and granular analysis enabled by the core Infosys+ desktop software. Pre-defined reports are also available, allowing users to demonstrate analysis trends whenever … [Read more...] about Kantar launches mobile audience analysis app
YouTube app to allow temporary offline viewing
In an effort to bring more viewers to content on YouTube, YouTube has announced that they will launch a new feature on YouTube’s mobile apps later this year that will help content owners reach fans - even when they are not connected to the internet."This upcoming feature will allow people to add videos to their device to watch for a short period when an internet connection is unavailable. So your fans’ ability to enjoy your videos no longer has to be interrupted by something as … [Read more...] about YouTube app to allow temporary offline viewing
Red Bull Media House expands Asia-Pacific footprint with MediaCorp partnership
Singapore - Red Bull Media House has partnered with MediaCorp – Singapore’s only free-to-air network, to feature Red Bull Media House content as one of the key offerings and attractions of its new Toggle personal entertainment service. The MediaCorp alliance is the second major deal in Singapore for Red Bull Media House, after a partnership with cable television provider StarHub. Consumers in the wider Asia-Pacific region can enjoy Red Bull Media House content as well … [Read more...] about Red Bull Media House expands Asia-Pacific footprint with MediaCorp partnership
BBC Worldwide to launch CBeebies block in China
Shanghai - BBC Worldwide today announced a deal with BesTV, China's largest new media company, to launch a CBeebies branded block on their multi screen platform - through IPTV, Connect TV, OTT, tablets, and mobile. The deal, announced at the opening day of the Shanghai TV Festival, is the first collaboration between a UK kids content provider and BesTV New Media. Commencing this summer, over 20 million of BesTV’s new media subscribers will have access to CBeebies’ award-winning and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to launch CBeebies block in China