After its arrive in Thailand more than a year ago, Prime Video remains firmly on its Southeast Asian planes, and has already launched a number of new local content and channels. Last August released its… Prime Video Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand take center stage
Launched last May, tabii is the streaming platform of Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), with which it addresses the company’s digital purposes both nationally and internationally. The service debuted with Turkish content in English,… TRT’s tabii: from local to global
As the subsidiary of FPT Telecom (Vietnam), FPT Play is one of the country’s leading streaming services offering nearly 200 local and international linear channels and VOD content to more than 4 million viewers across… FPT Play: a pioneer in Vietnam’s OTT scene
The public broadcaster ABC Australia, among its verticals is offering entertaining, educational and inspiring content to the more than 4.4 million Australian children between two and 14 through a mixed genre like drama, comedy, preschool… ABC Kids’ content: Beyond competition, focused on relevance and impact
This ATF 2023 is an important edition of the traditional APAC content event. Beyond the conferences, announcements and sub-events, a sensation is clear: though the Asian market is essentially local and regional, now is more… ATF 2023: now APAC is a more open, partnered and tech market
During the iQIYI World Conference in Beijing a few months ago, it not only unveiled its sustained growth strategy based on its high-quality content, but also announced an impressive lineup of more than 270 new… iQIYI’s growth: 270 New titles and record-breaking financial results
The ‘Multi-aggregators’ are telcos, pay TV operators, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), strong local players that, in Asia and the world, have created their own OTT platforms to perform as hubs for the main SVOD… Multi-aggregators: the next twist for APAC content business
The worldwide licensing sector reached unprecedented heights in 2022, registering an astonishing revenue of $340.8 billion. This marks a remarkable 8% increase compared to the $315 billion recorded in the preceding year. Nevertheless, beyond this… Licensing landscape soars to new heights
After releasing Cigarette Girl by Indonesian director Kamila Andini on November 2, it is clear that Netflix intends to continue investing in this growing market for streaming. But the service also awaits several premieres soon,… Netflix: reshaping the streaming field in Southeast Asia
With the new technological advancements and the continuous changes in the world, economic opportunities in the market for media tend to arise everywhere. Being the most populated continent in the world while being the most… Economic opportunities in Asian markets
It is no a secret that traditional TV is experiencing one of its most difficult moments due to streaming. According to Ampere Analysis, the global penetration of Pay TV will experience its first annual drop… Pay TV improves in Asia, though global decline
In the past, Asian nations were distinguished by a notably strong focus on local cultural consumption. Presently, the audiovisual sector is recognized as a profitable investment prospect, driven by significant consumer interest. The media landscape… APAC’s rising OTT revenues and digital transformation
Launched in Singapore in April 2021, just after COVID restrictions were lifted, WeWatch TV still offering over 100 live channels, as well as local and foreign language movies. The service have a strong presence in… WeWatch TV: strategic alliances with local impact
Following its combined OTT plans, Warner Bros. Discovery will release Max in some parts of Asia between 2024 and 2025. The company announced this recently, and it will be right after the Paris Summer Olympics.… Asia: Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max launch after Paris Olympics Games
The VOD platform under umbrella of the Indonesian conglomerate Elang Mahkota Teknologi (Emtek), VIDIO, has recently announced a new funding round of $100 million. This initiative aims to secure resources to compete with foreign services… VIDIO’s winning formula in Southeast Asia
While the audiovisual industry is adapting to Artificial Intelligence (AI), so are the new ways of producing. AI poses a risk because of its potential impact on society and employment, but it is expected that… AI: an Asian guide to ethics and governance
Driven by the confinement following the coronavirus pandemic, Gaming industry revenues in 2020 and 2021 were much higher than anticipated at the time. NewZoo‘s Global Games Market Report, claims that the global gaming market generated… Asia-Pacific has more than half of all gamers worldwide.
Though formally ATF 2023 starts today, yesterday was a key day for getting a picture of audiovisuals in Asia, especially APAC: technology applied to content, strategic alliances and FAST as a new big streaming model… ATF 2023: navigating Asia’s media landscape
Being one of the main trade markets on the agenda for every executive looking for opportunities in the competitive Asian market, ATF (Asia TV Forum) starts today its 24th edition till December 7 at the… ATF 2023: many innovations and accelerated trends
MIP Cancun 2023 concluye hoy con muy buen balance: en tiempos donde los eventos de América Latina compiten entre sí, el de RX France se consolidó en asistentes C-Level, ritmo de citas con su sistema… MIPCancun 2023, balance: ‘Un abrazo entre amigos’
MIP CANCUN 2023 tuvo ayer un muy fuerte comienzo con su FAST & GLOBAL SUMMIT, que brindó un gran compendio de cifras y conceptos sobre a dónde va el negocio… a digital, desde ya, pero… MIPCancun 2023: el futuro digital, en cifras y conceptos
MIP Cancun 2023 irradia buena energía: las citas por algoritmo siguen eficaces, asegurando ritmo de reuniones para sellers y buyers; se ven fluido buyers nuevos y fórmulas de negocio emergentes; y los eventos hacen recordar… MIPCancun 2023: buyers, buyers, buyers
MIP CANCUN 2023 comienza hoy su edición 10mo aniversario con una importante novedad: su primer FAST & GLOBAL SUMMIT, que sigue el éxito de MIPTV para reflejar la fiebre AVOD/FAST en América Latina. Ante este… MipCancun 2023: 10mo aniversario con novedades de peso
Eccho Rights reached a sale with M6 in France, which licensed the classic Turkish Drama series Brave and Beautiful. First released in 2016, Brave and Beautiful was one of the most highly anticipated Turkish series… M6 acquired the Turkish series «Brave and Beautiful»
MIPJunior began its second day with several conferences that relate current market trends such as AI, the co-prod trend between public broadcasters and the collapse of content commission for children around the world. Ampere Analysis… MIPJunior day 2: Preference for IPs, the co-pro as a trend, and the use of AI
With focus on content new business models as FAST channels, the 2023 edition of MIPJUNIOR, the kids market prior to MIPCOM, remains as the top event of the segment and one of the tops of… MIPJunior 2023: Kids content thrives in the age of streaming
Mipcom is the main content event at the worldwide calendar, expecting to receive about 11.000 participants in Cannes, France. A key concept to havein mind? After years where SVOD platformshave been the exclusive ‘North’ for… Mipcom 2023: a more open, plural market takes shape
The dynamics of streaming consumption continue to evolve as local players establish themselves in Europe. According to recent data from Ampere Analysis, the number of households subscribing to at least one OTT service in Western… Europe: Public broadcasters are redefining the streaming landscape
In July, streaming in the US reached a new high, causing broadcast and cable’s combined viewership to dip below 50% to 49.6%, reports Nielsen. Broadcast’s share hit a new low of 20%, down from 20.8%… U.S. & Latin America: the On demand domination
Historically, Asian countries were characterized by an extremely high level of local cultural consumption. Today, the audiovisual industry is seen as a lucrative investment opportunity due to the huge consumer interest gained. Media in APAC… Asia Pacific is boosting OTT niche markets
