For most markets it is ‘general entertainment’ that dominates viewing, and this is certainly the case in India. However, in the latest data from the country’s audience measurement system (Broadcast Audience Research Council, BARC), the surprising statistic is the strength of the appetite for ‘News’ amongst the more conventional genres. ‘News’ is the third-largest genre, […]
At CES, Oculus has shared details about its partnerships with Xiaomi and Qualcomm Technologies, which the company says will deliver the next generation of VR products at accessible prices to people worldwide. Oculus is working with Xiaomi as its hardware partner for the global launch of Oculus Go and are also jointly announcing Mi VR Standalone—a VR headset based on Oculus […]
Bermuda-incorporated (but operating from Hong Kong) APT Satellite, and backed by China Satellite Communications (CSCC), has issued new shares which will be traded on the Chinese mainland. Its shares were already listed on the Hong Kong exchange. CSCC is itself involved in its own expanded float and restructuring on the Shanghai exchange. APT is perhaps […]
Haier, a global player in consumer electronics and appliances, has announced an expanded partnership with Google to launch multiple series of Google Android TV products globally in 2018. “Haier is expanding on the success of Haier Chromecast built in televisions, by taking the next step and enhancing our partnership with Google on a global basis,” […]
Sony Pictures Television Networks (SPTN) has announced the appointment of Steve Hornsey as Vice President of SPTN’s UK Entertainment portfolio and Sarah Muller as Vice President of SPTN’s rapidly-growing UK Children’s and Youth portfolio. Hornsey will oversee the entertainment channel portfolio which consists of seven channels including the No.2 and No.3 film channels in the […]
castLabs, a global player in digital video technology, has announced API integration between castLabs’ DRMtoday cloud content licensing service and AWS Elemental MediaConvert and AWS Elemental MediaPackage services. “DRMtoday is trusted by content owners and digital video markets worldwide with billions of licenses delivered. Our globally scalable and robust licensing platform is a strong complement […]
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group has bolstered its EMEA business with the appointment of two senior executives to the Distribution leadership team. Andrew Bell, former Executive Vice President for Global Operations for BBC Worldwide, joins Deluxe as SVP, Operations and Technology, EMEA. George Eyles, who has until now held the position of Managing Director of the […]
Fox Sports Asia has announced an extension of the long-term broadcast relationship with Tennis Australia for the Australian Open. The 4-year renewal of linear TV (pay and terrestrial) and OTT/digital rights, covering Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Korea, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar and Papua New Guinea, […]
The Internet Association, an industry group that represents the US’s largest technology companies, and whose mission is to foster innovation, promote economic growth, and empower people through the free and open Internet, plans to join upcoming legal action against the Federal Communications Commission over its repeal of so-called net neutrality rules. In its announcement, the […]
Research from Ampere Analysis has identified a large and affluent group of sports fans who can, and do pay, a significant premium to watch their favourite teams and competitions. The sports package consumers have on their TV subscription has the potential to be either a deal maker or a deal breaker. In the UK, just […]