Malaysians have the most friends on social media platforms while the Japanese have the least, according to the findings of British research agency TNS. Conducted in 46 countries through some 50,000 interviews, the study revealed that Malaysians topped the list with an average of 233 friends. On the other hand, the Japanese have the least social media friends, averaging only 29 per user. Singaporeans ranked 11th, with an average of 184 friends. Researchers also concluded that more users in … [Read more...] about Malaysians the most sociable on media platforms: study
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Endemol USA and Kobe Bryant partner to develop global multi-platform content
Los Angeles - Endemol USA announced that they have signed a production deal with Kobe Bryant to develop multi-platform original content that will be distributed globally. The partners will executive produce a web series entitled Dream Makers: Kobe Bryant that will be distributed across multiple platforms. The first series will premiere in the Philippines with eight webisodes and a one-hour television special, which can then be distributed globally. The series takes place at the Kobe Bryant … [Read more...] about Endemol USA and Kobe Bryant partner to develop global multi-platform content
Half-year THAICOM 4 revenues increases 19.5 percent;MCOT renews contract with THAICOM
Nonthaburi, Thailand - THAICOM Public Company Limited, Asia’s leading commercial satellite operator reported its total revenues for the first half of the year, ended June 30, 2010, were Baht 3.43 billion. Revenues from the satellite business and related services increased 9.1%, while revenues from internet and media increased 26.5%, compared to the same period of last year. Revenues from THAICOM 4 were Baht 1.20 billion for the first half of 2010, an increase of 19.5% from the same period … [Read more...] about Half-year THAICOM 4 revenues increases 19.5 percent;MCOT renews contract with THAICOM
9XM forays into licensing & merchandising for Bade-Chote and Bheegi Billi
Mumbai - India’s Bollywood music channel – 9XM, has partnered with Kids Media India Pvt. Ltd (KMI) to create a full licensing & merchandising program around the channels’ popular characters – Bade-Chote and Bheegi Billi by extending them into the product & promotional licensing space in India. Commenting on the initiative, Pawan Jailkhani, executive vice president, sales, INX Media Pvt. Ltd, says, “We think it’s time now for these characters to come out of TV … [Read more...] about 9XM forays into licensing & merchandising for Bade-Chote and Bheegi Billi
Asia-Pacific region passes 10mn IPTV households: report
The Asia-Pacific region passed two significant milestones in June of this year. According to a report from Informa Telecoms & Media, it exceeded both 150mn digital TV homes and 10mn IPTV households. Despite the global macro-economic difficulties, last year more than 35mn homes in the APAC region upgraded from analogue to digital TV, and 26mn new homes subscribed to pay-TV services, including 14mn to cable TV, 9mn to DTH and 3mn to IPTV. The report predicts that these sectors will continue to … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific region passes 10mn IPTV households: report
Lifestyle Channel wins big at 2010 ASTRA Awards
The Lifestyle Channel, run by xyz network, was named Australia’s best pay-TV channel at the ASTRA awards in Sydney. It won the channel-of-the-year award in competition with more than 110 channels broadcast on the Foxtel, Austar and Optus subscription TV platforms. The annual awards are staged by the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association. The Lifestyle Channel also won the most outstanding lifestyle program and presenter awards for the program, Selling Houses Australia, … [Read more...] about Lifestyle Channel wins big at 2010 ASTRA Awards