Singapore - Over the next five years digital technologies will progressively increase their impact across all segments of entertainment and media (E&M) as digital transformation continues to expand and escalate. The uncertain economic background has done nothing to slow the pace of change, which has been far quicker than predicted 12 months ago. It is clear that the consumer is firmly in the driving seat of these changes, according to the latest Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2010-2014, … [Read more...] about PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2010 – 2014
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Launch of Mango TV in Thailand
Bangkok - The Nation Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has launched a new TV channel, Mango TV. NBC, a subsidiary of Nation Multimedia Group, hopes Mango TV will help lift its revenues and break even within 12 months. The company launched Mango TV to expand its audience base with the investment cost of 37 million baht, said president and CEO Adisak Limprungpatanakij. The new channel with a concept of ‘smart entertainment’ was introduced to celebrate NBC's 10th anniversary. Apart from … [Read more...] about Launch of Mango TV in Thailand
Telekom Malaysia Berhad targets lower-income households
Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia - As part of the National Broadband Initiative (NBI) which seeks to enhance broadband access to more people in the country, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM), in collaboration with the Government of Malaysia, has launched a broadband and netbook package specifically for lower-income households. The new package, called ‘Pakej Jalur Lebar TM dengan Komputer 1Malaysia’ will offer low income families a combination of both a netbook and Streamyx broadband … [Read more...] about Telekom Malaysia Berhad targets lower-income households
Japan’s digital divide
This 87 billion Yen investment into switching to digital, mostly from the national treasury debt, requires people to purchase a new TV or a tuner to be equipped for their analog TV. With the switchover, people will be able to receive advanced services such as High–Definition on 16:9 aspect ratio screens and high quality sound. Viewers can also check the program schedule a week ahead, receive data broadcasting to see practical information such as news and weather, enjoy the subtitles even … [Read more...] about Japan’s digital divide
Indonesia’s Metro TV launches new slogan
Jakarta - Private news station Metro TV has launched its new corporate slogan ‘Knowledge to Elevate’, says The Jakarta Post. "We hope that in the future Metro TV can provide people with enlightening information to enhance their lives," said Suryopratomo, news director. Suryopratomo added that the new slogan would be represented in the station's programs as well as in its corporate culture to fulfil the public demand for quality programs. 1,200 of the station's employees would undergo … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Metro TV launches new slogan
Skype CEO speech to kick off CommunicAsia Summit
Singapore - The global ICT industry is undergoing accelerating change as operators around the world are striving to make their presence felt through continuous innovation, providing consumers with more choices that are better and faster. Speaking in Asia for the first time, Josh Silverman, CEO of leading global Internet communications company, Skype, will deliver the visionary address to kick off CommunicAsia 2010 Summit, held from 15 – 18 June at the Singapore Expo. Silverman’s … [Read more...] about Skype CEO speech to kick off CommunicAsia Summit