Singapore’s MDA has re-launched the Public Service Content Scheme as the Public Service Broadcast (PSB) Contestable Funds Scheme. Content producers will have now more opportunities to create innovative PSB programmes for different commissioning broadcasters under the scheme. Funding is extended to local nationwide TV platforms, including local FTA and non-FTA TV platforms, to encourage the development of original PSB content that can be offered on multiple broadcast platforms (e.g. TV … [Read more...] about Singapore’s public service broadcast funding receives overhaul
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Incentive scheme to set Abu Dhabi as ‘go to’ destination for international production
Cannes/Abu Dhabi – twofour54 and the Abu Dhabi Film Commission have launched the region’s first incentive scheme aimed at making Abu Dhabi the first choice for international and regional producers needing location, production and post-production services. The scheme will be operational from September 1st. An incentive in the form of a rebate of up to 30percent of qualifying spend in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi will be available for feature films, TV, documentary, advertising and music … [Read more...] about Incentive scheme to set Abu Dhabi as ‘go to’ destination for international production
TV remains dominant platform in video content consumption
About 98 percent of the average five hours of daily viewing of videos in the United States are still being watched on traditional TV sets, according to the recently released Nielsen Cross-Platform Report. This means that while people are shifting to new technologies and devices that make it easier for them to watch the video they want, whenever and wherever they want, the fact remains that they are not “turning off” their TVs. TV screen remains the dominant platform on which to … [Read more...] about TV remains dominant platform in video content consumption
Extended Vision: What the Second Screen brings to TV
TV viewing behaviour is changing. Again. Research and the personal experience of many people tells us that while viewers are watching their main TV screen (the first screen), more than ever before they are watching other screens simultaneously - including tablets, laptops and other mobile devices. How prevalent is this trend? According to a survey conducted for the Nielsen Wire*, in the US, 88 percent of tablet owners and 86 percent of smart phone owners used their devices while watching TV at … [Read more...] about Extended Vision: What the Second Screen brings to TV
Four Screens Strategy
With the knowledge that audiences want to consumer news content in a variety of ways, the BBC works to make that user experience as seamless as possible and have developed a “Four Screens Strategy” to seamlessly bridge desktop, mobile, tablet and connected TV devices in a way that works for the BBC and its partners. TVA Plus: What has research revealed that prompted the necessity of the Four Screens Strategy? What research has shown us is that our audience wants access to our … [Read more...] about Four Screens Strategy
BBC searches for Chief Business Correspondent
London – The BBC is launching an international search for the new role of Chief Business Correspondent to be based in East Asia, as part of a major drive to expand the breadth and depth of its international business coverage. Richard Porter, Director of News Content, BBC World News, tells TV ASIA Plus that the incoming correspondent has to be a credible journalist with a good track record of business reporting and one who is also capable of presenting on broadcast TV. While their prime … [Read more...] about BBC searches for Chief Business Correspondent
