The Asia-Pacific region is now a favourite haven for medium-to long-term over-the-top video streaming services. Since 2015, broadband adoption has seen notable market traction in several countries including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan. In light of the implementation of various OTT initiatives by local and out-of-market OTT players, Asia may eventually become one of the world’s liveliest OTT playing fields. Australian OTT had a busy first quarter in 2015, with three OTT services … [Read more...] about Asian OTT playing fields
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MPA and STVF partner
Shanghai / Hong Kong- Media Partners Asia (MPA) and Shanghai TV Festival (STVF) announced a partnership to collaborate on the first ever knowledge exchange forum at the STVF in Shanghai on June 10, 2016. China & the Global Video Opportunity Forum unite leaders from TV and digital video industries in China, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. The exclusive thought leadership forum sets the stage for a cultural exchange between domestic and international media players and provides a … [Read more...] about MPA and STVF partner
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
National Geographic present ‘Inside Maritime Singapore’
Singapore – In celebration of Singapore’s golden jubilee (SG50) this year, National Geographic Channels (NGC), part of the FOX International Channels (FIC) network, has partnered with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) to produce a longform documentary titled, Inside Maritime Singapore, set to air on June 30th at 7pm (SGT) across Singapore, Hong Kong and the rest of Southeast Asia. The maritime industry has played an … [Read more...] about National Geographic present ‘Inside Maritime Singapore’
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
Cautious optimism for Pay-TV in Asia
Renewed economic dynamism and multi-platform competition are fueling the consumption of pay-TV and broadband in Asia Pacific. However, this growth depends on investment in content, distribution and new technology, benefiting consumers but coming at a high cost for pay-TV channels and distributors, according to Asia Pacific Pay-TV & Broadband Markets 2011, a new report published by leading industry analysts Media Partners Asia (MPA). The result is margin pressure for pay-TV providers in some key … [Read more...] about Cautious optimism for Pay-TV in Asia
