The 2013 edition of BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia, held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore from 18 – 21 June, will carry a special emphasis on content. “The industry is witnessing a shift in how consumer use next-generation services to enjoy high-quality, on-demand content on their devices wherever they are. These trends have fundamentally altered the broadcasting and media landscape. By showcasing the current challenges as well as latest solutions, BroadcastAsia2013 will help … [Read more...] about Conferences at BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013
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Upfronts 2013
A+E Networks Highlights include an upcoming series starring Adrien Brody as “Houdini” and an all-star cast for a TV version of “Bonnie & Clyde”, to be simulcast on all three networks. Nancy Dubuc, President & CEO of A+E Networks, has announced its 2013/2014 upfront slate on May 8 for three of its networks – A&E, HISTORY and Lifetime. The network has picked up a new unscripted reality series, Modern Dads – a new take on Stay at Home Dads, set to … [Read more...] about Upfronts 2013
CJ E&M at Busan Contents Market
Q: Do you find Busan Contents Market a good place to close deals from MIPTV? A: Yes it is. Most of the Asian countries that we meet here are coming to Busan. So we pitched the new programmes and there will be discussions in between. Then in Busan, there’ll be a lot of closing of deals. Q: BCM is small, compared to MIP. How would it be beneficial for you to be there? A: Because the market is just targeting Asia, it’s more efficient. For MIPTV, it’s more for finding new … [Read more...] about CJ E&M at Busan Contents Market
Sony Pictures Television at L.A. Screenings
Q: What are your pre-L.A. Screenings objectives? A: Each year we look forward to the L.A. Screenings with much anticipation as it is the most important event we share with our clients from around the world. Right now, we are focused on our pilots. We’ve invested in front of and behind the cameras to ensure that we have the most compelling, captivating and commercially viable programming out there. Beyond that we are looking at all of the L.A. Screenings details and preparations to ensure … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television at L.A. Screenings
Digital Compass
The proliferation of internet-connected devices and the introduction of 4G networks in recent times mean there are now more and more ways of consuming video content, both legally and illegally. CASBAA Chief Policy Officer John Medeiros explains that the report is indeed a result of these rapid changes in video consumption patterns, and this is particularly evident in a market like Singapore where he says “the community and the economy is so well-wired and attuned to receiving content in … [Read more...] about Digital Compass
2013 Trends in the Pay-Television Industry in Asia-Pacific
Even as pay-TV subscriptions are expected to reach new heights in high-growth Asian markets such as India, Indonesia and China, media piracy continues to be an enduring concern for pay-TV operators across the region. There are various reasons for this. In China, for example, barriers to the market for foreign media operators, especially those from the West, have been exceedingly constricting. Chinese consumers with an appetite for U.S. based content are compelled to turn to illegal programming … [Read more...] about 2013 Trends in the Pay-Television Industry in Asia-Pacific
