CNBC-TV18 and Twitter India join hands this year to break down the annual Union Budget. They will give depth to the many discussions that Indian twitterati will initiate regarding the real effects of the budget on every Indian. Every year, social media explodes with the common man’s take on every aspect of the budget, some based on facts while some based on speculation. With young India following every move and every initiative of the Modi government, this year’s budget will … [Read more...] about CNBC-TV18 partners Twitter
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CASBAA’s latest insight
Singapore– CASBAA released a groundbreaking study on Asian OTT regulation at its third annual OTT Summit. The new publication, Same Same But Different? Video Policies for Asian Pay-TV and OTT details an “unsustainable” situation which sees governments maintain legacy regulatory policies that disadvantage their local operators, while television supply is moving online and undergoing a “comprehensive transformation.” The publication is the result of the collaboration … [Read more...] about CASBAA’s latest insight
Genre Update- Jan-Mar 2016
A+E Networks Parent brand: A+E Networks Sub or sibling brands: Lifetime, FYI, HISTORY, H2, Crime + Investigation Senior executives for Asia: Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Prem Kamath, Deputy Managing Director Michele Schofield, Senior Vice President, Programming & Production Shilpa Jhunjhunwala, Vice President, Network Distribution Channel description: HISTORY is the leading destination for entertaining hit series, cinematic drama events and real-life characters that bring … [Read more...] about Genre Update- Jan-Mar 2016
Inside China/Hong Kong
Broadcast Explosion in Greater China According to IBISWorld’s TV & Radio Broadcasting market research report, China’s TV and Radio broadcasting industry is expected to increase at a yearly rate of 13.0%. The figure is driven by the accelerating convergence of telecommunications, internet, cable TV network operations and digitisation rate. Revenue in the industry is expected to increase by 9.8% from 2010 to $7.2 billion in 2015. With an estimated population of nearly 1.4 billion, the … [Read more...] about Inside China/Hong Kong
ASIA’s Starlet event
Asia’s highly esteemed international film and TV market will once again take centre stage as the best place to shop for some of the biggest titles off the shelf with special emphasis for the very best of Chinese content. With this historical appraisal, the Hong Kong film market has since been attracting hordes of buyers and sellers to the market. Last year, there were 780 exhibitors from over 30 countries. Among the 7,100 visitors, Indonesia, Taiwan and Japan saw double-digit growth at the … [Read more...] about ASIA’s Starlet event
Netflix lands in Asia
“Today you are witnessing the birth of a new global Internet TV network. With this launch, consumers around the world – from Singapore to St. Petersburg, from San Francisco to Sao Paulo – will be able to enjoy TV shows and movies simultaneously; no more waiting. With the help of the Internet, we are putting power in consumers’ hands to watch whenever, wherever and on whatever device,” said Netflix’s co-founder and CEO, Reed Hastings. The U.S. streamer is launching in a further 130 countries … [Read more...] about Netflix lands in Asia