Singapore – CNBC has sealed a deal to exclusively run the Beyond Boundaries integrated marketing and re-branding campaign for UMW Holdings Bhd, an international conglomerate that develops industries, manages partnerships and facilitates growth in the automotive, equipment, manufacturing and engineering, and oil and gas industries. The integrated marketing campaign which includes a program sponsorship, an online element that uses website and podcast portals, as well as an on air element, is … [Read more...] about UMW goes Beyond Boundaries on CNBC
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Games Convention Asia set for Suntec Singapore, September 18-20, 2008
Leipzig/Singapore – Games Convention Asia (GCA) and Games Convention Asia Conference (GCAC) will take place at Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre Singapore from September 18-20, and September 18-19, 2008, respectively. GCA is a convention for regional interactive entertainment, infotainment, edutainment, hardware and technology industries. The show is organized by Leipziger Messe International GmbH (LMI), a subsidiary of the Leipziger Messe GmbH. GCA is the public … [Read more...] about Games Convention Asia set for Suntec Singapore, September 18-20, 2008
Bionic Woman delivers super ratings for STAR World in Singapore
Hong Kong – The exclusive premiere of action series Bionic Woman on STAR World on February 20, 2008 at 10pm saw the show become the highest-rated drama across all English cable channels so far this year in Singapore. The show also delivered the highest 10pm figures across all English cable channels since September, 2007. In addition, Bionic Woman tied with American Idol as the top program for the day on English cable. The back-to-back telecast of both programs gave STAR World its highest … [Read more...] about Bionic Woman delivers super ratings for STAR World in Singapore
Goldstone Technologies partners Synap Media and Infotech for Thai IPTV service
New Delhi – India-based IT service provider Goldstone Technologies is working with Synap Media and Infotech Ltd to launch an IPTV service in Thailand. The Thai service provides 20 TV channels which offers movies in Hindi, English and various regional languages via the Internet and has its network operating centre in Thailand. Goldstone Technologies has already received orders for 3,000 set-top boxes to be shipped to subscribers in Thailand over the next four months, reported the Bangkok … [Read more...] about Goldstone Technologies partners Synap Media and Infotech for Thai IPTV service
Portico Media and Vividas to offer online streaming HD service in Taiwan
Taipei/Melbourne – Portico Media, a Taiwanese cross-platform media company and Vividas, a video streaming technology provider, have partnered to bring a HD video streaming service to Taiwan. The agreement is also part of the latter’s efforts to expand into Asia Pacific. Using the Australia-developed, scalable Vividas live streaming technology, Portico Media plans to stream movies and sports content on pay-per-view (PPV) basis. According to Portico’s general manager Jay Lin, … [Read more...] about Portico Media and Vividas to offer online streaming HD service in Taiwan
MediaCorp enters Vietnam with International Media Corporation stake
Singapore – MediaCorp, along with Vietnamese media advertising firm FS Communications, listed confectionery company Kinh Do Corporation, and a group of Vietnamese businessmen, have invested in the newly formed International Media Corporation (IMC). Aiming to tap into the fast-growing Vietnamese media market and economy, MediaCorp took a 20% stake in the new venture which develops and produces entertainment and economic news content, as well as provides channel management services. As its … [Read more...] about MediaCorp enters Vietnam with International Media Corporation stake