CommunicAsia2013, EnterpriseIT2013 and BroadcastAsia2013 open its doors on June 18 at Marina Bay Sands. The event drew more than 2,000 exhibitors from 56 countries/regions with over 50,000 attendees from around the world set to attend exhibitions, conferences and meetings at the four-day event. Over 350 industry experts will also be speaking at the conferences. Dr Yaacob, who spoke at the Infocomm Media Business Exchange Opening Ceremony, said that, … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia 2013, CommunicAsia 2013, and EnterpriseIT 2013 officially open
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Digital and Music Matters 2013 concludes
Singapore - The Digital & Music Matters, and Music Matters Live concluded on May 24 in Singapore with the successful premiere of the first-ever YouTube FanFest with HP and lively discussions on the future of digital entertainment services in Asia and beyond. YouTube FanFest with HP saw 1,400 attendees over two days of performances by today’s rising and established YouTube stars with performances by Chester See, Ryan Higa, Hikakin, Steph Micayle, Namewee, Eat Your Kimchi and … [Read more...] about Digital and Music Matters 2013 concludes
FOX One Stop Media and Shell Advance to launch “Freedom Riders Asia”
Singapore - FOX One Stop Media (FOSM), the integrated sales arm of FOX International Channels (FIC) and global lubricants brand Shell Advance Motorcycle Oil, have launched an adventure travel series Freedom Riders Asia on STAR Sports from May 19. Freedom Riders Asia, a weekly six-part adventure travel series celebrating man and motorcycle on the move sees Charley Boorman, one of the world’s most renowned and recognised bikers, embark on a journey to explore the colourful biking landscapes … [Read more...] about FOX One Stop Media and Shell Advance to launch “Freedom Riders Asia”
YouTube to launch pilot programme offering paid channels
YouTube, which has been building a partner program since 2007 that enables content creators to earn revenue for their creativity, has announced that it has launched a pilot programme offering paid subscriptions for channels. The programme, launched on May 9, will begin with a small group of YouTube’s partners, offering paid channels on the online video sharing platform with subscription fees as low as USD$0.99 per month. In addition, every channel on the online platform will be given the … [Read more...] about YouTube to launch pilot programme offering paid channels
YouTube plans to charge subscribers for video content
The New York Times has reported that YouTube is set to announce a plan to let some video makers charge a monthly subscription to their channels. It adds that there will be paid channels for children’s programming, entertainment, music and many other topic areas, according to people with knowledge of the plan, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they had been asked by YouTube not to comment publicly yet. Some of the channels will cost as little as USD$1.99 a month. The … [Read more...] about YouTube plans to charge subscribers for video content
40th Daytime Emmys nominees announced
New York – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominees for the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. The Awards will telecast on the Turner Broadcasting Systems’ HLN channel on June 16, 2013. This year, CBS scored 49 nominations, the most of any network. The network’s longest running daytime series, The Young and the Restless, led the nominations tally among all programmes … [Read more...] about 40th Daytime Emmys nominees announced