TVAPlus: News coverage is constantly evolving and finding alternative ways to communicate with its readers and viewers. How are new media technologies being used in the newsroom? Like a lot of news organizations we’re all sort of struggling to come to terms with how to utilize changes in how social networking and how social media is working. Twitter has effectively become the breaking news du jour, and we keep this as part of our news gathering process. Essentially we’re a technology … [Read more...] about Connecting the dots
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Fast start, promise to come
Amid fanfare, Indonesia launched mobile TV in 2009 marking a further step in the widening of broadcast and media platforms there.The move came after the introduction of a 3G network in 2006 that lead analysts to look to the market with optimism. In 2009 two consortia provided channels initially free, Globe Tren Mobile TV backed by pay- TV leader Indovision’s parent company, Global Mediacom and Indosat and two subsidies of Telekomunikasi Indonesia. Telkom’s service offers eight … [Read more...] about Fast start, promise to come
Big Bird Ha Ha’s his way back to China
It’s been 27 years since Big Bird first visited China and now he’s back with two new Muppet friends—Elmo and Lily! The trio of feathered and furry characters joined Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, Shanghai Toonmax Media Co. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Media Group, and MSD, a global leader in developing innovative health solutions, to celebrate the launch of Sesame Street’s Big Bird Looks at the World. The new daily … [Read more...] about Big Bird Ha Ha’s his way back to China
NHNZ’s new production facilities officially opened
New Zealand - International television production company NHNZ's new purpose-built premises in Dunedin have been officially opened by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key at a function attended by television industry representatives from New Zealand, Australia, Japan and Singapore. Prime Minister Key praised NHNZ for its innovative work which kept its programmes being shown on "dozens and dozens" of television channels in 180 countries around the world. "This is a remarkable company that has its … [Read more...] about NHNZ’s new production facilities officially opened
NHK drama to reach European viewers
Tokyo - The one-off NHK drama presentation Goldfish is to be aired by Swedish national broadcaster Sveriges Television (SVT) following a licensing deal with NHK Enterprises. Goldfish is a small-budget, small-cast drama made by one of NHK’s regional stations. SVT will broadcast Goldfish on December 2 on SVT2 in prime time. Goldfish poetically depicts the bond that forms between two people who are deeply alone. Murata is a gruff, eccentric, and very successful novelist who spent his younger … [Read more...] about NHK drama to reach European viewers
Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos in focus
Vietnam Television remains the dominant force in media entertainment in Vietnam. The growth in cable and satellite TV combined with an almost blanket coverage in an industry dominated by state-owned stations. But channel diversity by the major broadcasters has been a key feature as the focus on niche markets grows. State-owned Vietnam TV (VTV) led the way in new channels with O2TV, a TV Shopping and Style TV – VCTV12, with a further two new channels in Invest TV and Real TV. In cable and … [Read more...] about Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos in focus