Shanghai - Shanghai Media Group (SMG) and The Nielsen Company (Nielsen) are collaborating to measure usage of outdoor media and the internet, as well as the development of new media technology in China. The partners aim to bring international expertise and media technologies to the Chinese media and entertainment markets. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the SMG office on March 28 by Li Ruigang, President of SMG, and David Calhoun, Chief Executive Officer of Nielsen.Nielsen will study … [Read more...] about SMG partners Nielsen to measure and develop new media in China
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Singapore regulator reviews Media Code
Singapore - The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) is conducting its first triennial review of the Media Market Conduct Code and is seeking public feedback. MDA aims to issue the revised Code in the fourth quarter of 2007.First implemented in April 2003 to address competition issues related to broadcasting and print, the Code is being revised to address changes in the media industry. Ling Pek Ling, Director, Media Policy, MDA, said, "The media landscape has changed since 2003 … [Read more...] about Singapore regulator reviews Media Code
India’s exit from cricket World Cup results in debate over ad money
New Delhi: Following India's surprise first-round exit from the ongoing International Cricket Council's (ICC) World Cup, being held in the West Indies, rights holder Sony Entertainment Television (SET) India has been embroiled in a major debate with advertisers and their media agencies over the huge investments incurred and value of such budgets.With television ratings expected to go down by over 30%, the industry is expected to incur losses worth US$33 million, whether SET and state-run … [Read more...] about India’s exit from cricket World Cup results in debate over ad money
Hong Kong Media Atlas results unveiled
Hong Kong – Synovate has released its first full-year Media Atlas survey results – covering over 6,000 respondents aged 15-64. Some 98.4% of respondents had watched TV within the past week. On free-to-air, 95% had watched TVB Jade, followed by ATV Home at 79%, TVB Pearl at 76% and ATV World at 52% of respondents.Drama and News were the top genres on TVB Pay Vision garnering 6% of respondents, while News (any channel) dominated on HK Cable with 26% followed by Movies and Sports, both … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Media Atlas results unveiled
ANYTIME begins regional V0D roll-out in Australia
Sydney/Singapore: ANYTIME inaugurated its Video-on-Demand service in Australia on March 29 in an alliance with publisher Fairfax Media's Fairfax Digital. That will be followed by launches in Singapore, Korea and Taiwan later this year, according to ANYTIME President/CEO Craig Zimbulis.Branded ANYTIME on VOLT, the service in Australia initially offers more than 300 movies sourced from Sony, Universal and Warner Bros., and indies Icon and Becker, priced at A$5.95 for a new release and A$3.50 … [Read more...] about ANYTIME begins regional V0D roll-out in Australia
Tsunami drama Sea Providence shooting in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur - Sea Providence or Re Lang Dao (Mandarin for Redang Island) is in production, a joint venture between China Central Television, Chinese production company Jingzhilu, and Malaysia's VL Film Productions.The 24-episode Mandarin serial is centred on the December 26, 2004 tsunami, revolving around a group of tourists who find themselves caught in the disaster and how their lives change after that. The series is expected to launch in December. Directed by Liu Yan Cheng, the series … [Read more...] about Tsunami drama Sea Providence shooting in Malaysia