If one had to gauge the kind of headway that digital as a medium is casting on the television space, the day-long 2011 Digital Media Conference hosted by The Walt Disney Company in Singapore recently provided ample proof of the trend.
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Where Digital Meets TV
These days our lives are so governed by technology that it becomes difficult to carry out any menial activity without resorting to a device of control. From mobile phones to microwave ovens to air-conditioners much of these devices today are equipped to provide solutions other than what they were intended for.
Media Distribution Interview with Campaign Asia
Rob Gilby is all about Disney. His office in the heart of Times Square in Hong Kong is littered with memorabilia – on a bright red sofa sits a giant Mickey Mouse. I grew up singing Disney songs. That was my passion, he says.
Singtel VOD partnership
The Walt Disney Company today announced that the two and a half hour finale of “Lost” will be made available to viewers in Singapore faster than the series has ever been before, in line with demand from fans in this market.
Joined UTV Board
UTV Software Communications has appointed Sanjay Purohit, Executive Director – Marketing, Cadbury India and Head of Chocolate Category in Asia, to its Board as independent and Non-Executive Director.
Disney SKT SVOD deal
Disney is encouraging Koreans to use their mobile phones to catch up on the latest movies and television shows. It remains to be seen whether the major Hollywood studio can compete with the grainy but pirated free videos downloaded from the Internet.
Disney Channel invests in UK Talent
Disney Channel has announced two programming deals with UK producers as part of a drive to increase local production.
Disney UK sees 60% rise
Disney UK celebrates the first anniversary of its move onto the satellite and cable basic packages this weekend, with a 60% rise in audience share.
Launch of High School Musical Breaks Records
Disney said the show set a record for the Disney Channel in Blighty when it aired Friday, with four transmissions (including two on Disney Channel+1) delivering more than 1 million viewers 4-15.
Disney Channels scores record success
The Disney Channel is claiming to have become the UK’s most popular commercial kids’ offering after its move away from premium subscription to become available on the basic pay-TV packages.