SINGAPORE – PwC’s latest survey had 82% of executives surveyed in Singapore (versus 84% globally) report that blockchain initiatives are underway in their organisations; with 13% fully live (versus 15% globally). The new research study “Blockchain is here. What’s your next move?” surveyed 600 executives in 15 countries and territories, on their development of blockchain and views on its potential. As blockchain rewires business and commerce, the research provides a clear signal of … [Read more...] about PwC study: majority of executives report blockchain initiatives underway
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BREAKING: Turner International Asia Pacific concludes restructuring
Hong Kong, 20 June - Turner International Asia Pacific has concluded a review of its business and operations, resulting in a decentralisation of a number of functions from its Hong Kong headquarters. After two months carefully-considering and studying how the company’s current structure aligned with future ambitions, the review undertaken with assistance from PWC brings approximately a 30% reduction in total positions across the Asia Pacific business. This total comprises open … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Turner International Asia Pacific concludes restructuring
Warner’s Bruce Rosenblum to speak at MIPCOM
Paris – Warner Bros. Television Group’s President Bruce Rosenblum will join PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) at MIPCOM 2012 to discuss the future of media, entertainment and broadcasting. Following the much-anticipated PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook industry report presentation at MIPCOM on Monday, 8 October, PwC’s Marcel Fenez, Global Leader Entertainment & Media, will conduct a keynote interview with Rosenblum on the stage of the Palais des Festival’s … [Read more...] about Warner’s Bruce Rosenblum to speak at MIPCOM
Sony Pictures Television and PwC look to the future at MIPCOM
Paris – Sony Pictures Television will join PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) at MIPCOM 2012 to discuss the future of media, entertainment and broadcasting. Marcel Fenez, Global Leader Entertainment & Media Practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers, will present the annual PwC Global Entertainment & Media Outlook at MIPCOM on Monday, October 8, outlining forecasts in the media and leisure industries. This much-anticipated industry report will be followed by interviews conducted by Fenez with … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television and PwC look to the future at MIPCOM
Rise of the ‘second screen’
The continued rise in sales of tablets and smart devices underlines the growing revenue opportunities from digital delivery of entertainment and media (E&M) and advertising to increasingly connected, and particularly mobile consumers, according to the annual Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2012-2016 released by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). While the consumption of professional video content has never been more popular, consumers want more flexibility in how they access and pay for … [Read more...] about Rise of the ‘second screen’
And the nominees are…
Singapore – The finalists for this year’s Asian Television Awards 2011 (ATA) were announced today by organizing publication Television Asia Plus. A total of 224 entries spanning 13 countries have been short-listed for the 16th annual presentation of the region’s industry honours. This year’s entries surpassed those in 2010, with close to 1,040 submissions received across various television genres and performance categories. The awards also garnered first time entries from … [Read more...] about And the nominees are…