Tehran – The Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) has called on the International Olympic Council (IOC) to prioritize free-to-air broadcasters when distributing Olympic Games’ broadcast rights and to sell the rights directly to FTA broadcasters in the ABU region. These were among the main concerns highlighted by the “Tehran Declaration on Media Coverage of the Olympic Games” adopted by the 44th ABU General Assembly in Iran on Nov. 3. The ABU General Assembly also … [Read more...] about ABU’s plea to IOC to favour free-to-air broadcasters for Olympics rights
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Friendster.com makes friends in China
Hong Kong - Friendster.com, which has more than 50 million registered users worldwide, launched its Chinese version and assorted new products in September. New offerings include Fan Profiles, Connection Engine, Recent Network Activity, Schools, Classified, and Open Platform. Fan Profiles allows people such as artists, models and musicians to build up a fan base; Recent Network Activity gives users real-time updates about their friends within the network; Schools links users to their classmates; … [Read more...] about Friendster.com makes friends in China
2007 International Emmy World Television Festival set for Nov. 17 -18
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has unveiled the line-up for its 2007 International Emmy World Television Festival taking place Nov. 17 - 18, at the Sofitel Hotel in New York. The Festival will feature International Emmy Nominee screenings and presentations during which producers of the nominated programs discuss their entries in nine categories including Arts Programming; Best Performance by an Actress; Best Performance by an Actor; Children & Young … [Read more...] about 2007 International Emmy World Television Festival set for Nov. 17 -18
Australia Network Achievers aim to inspire Asia Pacific
Sydney– Asia Pacific satellite broadcaster Australia Network has launched its Australia Network Achievers Program, designed to showcase Australian talent and motivate others to succeed in their lives. The program is working with cricketer Brett Lee, model-actress-singer Imogen Bailey, former boxing champion Kostya Tszyu, plus Taylor & Khoo and Geraldine Cox. Founded by young Australians Kylie Taylor and Valerie Khoo, Taylor & Khoo is a fashion and homewares label that provides income for … [Read more...] about Australia Network Achievers aim to inspire Asia Pacific
New media – the challenges and opportunities
THERE is no doubt that the digital revolution is transforming both society and the media industry. Technology has encroached upon all aspects of our daily lives. People watching television now have more choice not just on what they watch, but how they watch it. The proliferation of content and viewing platforms has led to the rise of the ‘my-time’ generation; the consumer who wants media in their own time and on their own terms. Advances in technology have given the consumer more … [Read more...] about New media – the challenges and opportunities
Rupert to speak at ‘Creative Economies’ Summit
Beijing - News Corp. Chairman/CEO Rupert Murdoch tops the list of speakers at the Creative Economies: Digital and Virtual Summit, which will be staged Nov. 8-9 in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The speakers’ roster also includes Wan Gang, China’s Minister of Science and Technology; Colin Giles, President, Nokia China; Sir Howard Stringer, CEO, Sony Corp; Colin Parris, Global Vice President, Digital Convergence, IBM; and Lloyd Blankfein, Chairman/CEO Goldman Sachs Group. The … [Read more...] about Rupert to speak at ‘Creative Economies’ Summit