The Asia-Pacific region will continue to lead telco-TV subscriber growth over the next three years, according to ABI Research, which predicts a compound annual growth rate of 37 percent during the period. According to the findings, subscribers to telco TV services worldwide will grow at an estimated average CAGR of 29 percent over the next three years to reach 47mn subscribers globally by the end of 2011. "By the end of 2008, telco TV usage continued to be concentrated in countries such as … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific region to lead telco TV growth: ABI Research
Platforms
Launch of History HD on SkyLife in Korea
New York/Seoul - HISTORY HD has launched on SkyLife in Korea, the result of an agreement between AETN International, a division of A&E Television Networks (AETN), and SkyLife. HISTORY HD is also available in Korea on Korea Telecom's IPTV platform, MegaTV. HISTORY HD is broadcast 100 percent HD content, and is fully languaged in Korean. The channel will offer a variety of programs in HD, including Cities of the Underworld, The Universe, Ax Men, Dogfights, Ancient Discoveries and Ice Road … [Read more...] about Launch of History HD on SkyLife in Korea
Young Asians consume 9.5 hours of media per day – Synovate
The good news for media owners Asia’s youth spend nine and a half hours each day consuming some form of media. Listening to music is very important to the lives of two-third of young Asians and 34 percent said that they had spent more time listening to music in the last year. The fourth annual Synovate Young Asians study covered 12 markets across Asia, including, for the first time, Japan and Vietnam. “Media across different platforms have certainly taken hold of youth across Asia in … [Read more...] about Young Asians consume 9.5 hours of media per day – Synovate
Robust growth ahead – MPA report
Hong Kong - Media owners and investors focused on Asia Pacific can take comfort from the defensive nature of the region's pay-TV and broadband industries, according to a new report from Media Partners Asia (MPA). According to MPA, industry revenue growth will decelerate to 12% in 2009 after a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19% during 2003 - 8, and will trend down to a CAGR of 10% over the next five years and 7% over the next decade to 2018. This still represents a robust growth rate, … [Read more...] about Robust growth ahead – MPA report
ESPN STAR Sports secures cross platform rights for Wimbledon
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) and The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club have announced a six-year broadcast rights agreement for the Wimbledon Championships from 2009-2014. The deal gives ESS exclusive broadcast rights including cable & satellite & terrestrial and new multimedia rights across platforms in 24 markets across Asia. Under the terms of the new agreement, ESS will bring more than 70 hours of coverage annually, including day-long live action, daily highlights shows and live … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports secures cross platform rights for Wimbledon
Telemundo Internacional’s presence in the Asian continent
Miami - Telemundo Internacional's productions are conquering Asia's small screen. Telenovelas such as Marina, Betrayed, Land of Passion, Zorro: the sword and the rose, A Chance to Love, Sweet Secret, The Revenge, and Second Chance among others are currently airing in seven countries in Asia including Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey, China and Japan. Philippine channel ABS-CBN has decided to air Betrayed on the 15:45 time slot, while GMA is airing Marina on the 15:30 time slot. In … [Read more...] about Telemundo Internacional’s presence in the Asian continent