Jane Gorard Director, Marketing & Communications, BBC World The BBC is adapting its linear service to interactive offerings (for on-demand access). At the same time, it’s essential that we don’t lose sight of the established audience on traditional platforms that make up the bulk of our audience. The challenge also remains as to how to pay for this new content while the audience size remains relatively small. Live breaking news is ideal for mobile and broadband platforms as well as … [Read more...] about Navigating the future
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IPTV has a bright future in Asia—if it’s pirate-proof
The majority of Asia’s IPTV operators are trying to catch up with the established pay-TV platforms. HD, PVR and multichannel services are quickly becoming ubiquitous while IPTV operators are struggling to attract subscribers by offering these services alone. But considering IPTV’s inherent strengths and bullish predictions for growth figures for the region, experts believe that combined with triple or quadruple play, IPTV offers a unique service proposition. IPTV’s two-way … [Read more...] about IPTV has a bright future in Asia—if it’s pirate-proof
Anime drawing new revenue streams in Asia and beyond
With the evolution of new media platforms and booming popularity of toon-based video games, the anime industry is riding a wave of increasing profitability. Moreover, animated feature films, direct-to-video titles and live action films which utilize sophisticated CGI techniques are all contributing to the lucrative anime business. Toei Animation estimates the character merchandise market is worth ¥1 trillion (US$8.4 billion) per year and has been developing consumer goods and digital products … [Read more...] about Anime drawing new revenue streams in Asia and beyond
Prime time for Hollywood studios in Asia-Pacific
For the Hollywood majors, these are the best of times in Asia-Pacific, both as a distributor and, increasingly, as a producer of local content, either solo or as joint ventures. Sales to cable and satellite channels are booming, although securing primetime deals with many of the major free-to-air broadcasters in the region is as elusive as ever. And while the business of selling programming to new media platforms is relatively small potatoes, it’s incremental revenue for the … [Read more...] about Prime time for Hollywood studios in Asia-Pacific
Eurosport assembles Asia Pacific management team
Hong Kong-Eurosport is expanding its presence in the Asia Pacific with a newly assembled management team led by Arjan Hoekstra, Managing Director of Eurosport Asia-Pacific. He formerly oversaw business development at the network's Paris headquarters. The team includes Ron Lee as Head of Production; Gursharan Sethi, Director of Affiliate Sales & Business Development; Thibaud de Loynes, Head of Finance and Administration; and Wendy Hung, Head of Communications. All are based in Hong Kong. … [Read more...] about Eurosport assembles Asia Pacific management team
UTV in three-pronged approach to distribute World Cinema films
Mumbai - UTV will invest Rs. 70 crores (US$16.2 million) to launch its UTV Palador initiative consisting of a World Cinema movie channel, a DVD label and World Cinema theatres in India, including special film clubs and corporate screenings.Offered across the different platforms is the Olive Collection, an archive of over 1000 films from 20 countries that have won more than 3,000 awards from the likes of BAFTA, Cannes, Pusan, Berlin, Venice and Toronto. The films will go out in their original … [Read more...] about UTV in three-pronged approach to distribute World Cinema films
