Strategies to capture eyeballs drive hot debate at CASBAA 2013

Hong Kong, 24 October 2013 – New strategies to capture and retain viewers, while increasing advertisement potential, were key areas of focus on the second day of the CASBAA 2013 in Hong Kong. Global and Asian industry leaders joined media personalities to examine successful strategies and techniques.

“CASBAA’s commitment to promoting the effectiveness of multichannel TV as a marketing tool and raising the industry profile among advertisers was in full force, with several panels focusing on topics including branded content, audience measurement and the value of partnerships,” said Marcel Fenez, Chairman, CEO. “Our closing panel on satellite services and C-band usage also reflected the diverse issues affecting our industry today.”

Many participants agreed that local relevancy was crucial in Asia. According to Zanny Liu, Senior Manager, Advertising Sales, A+E Networks Asia, noted that the Ride N’ Seek documentary series, featuring US-born biker Jaime Dempsey and her Harley-Davidson, successfully met Malaysian viewers’ expectations. Comments on Jaime Dempsey’s Facebook page showed that “Malaysia fans want more,” said Mr. Liu.

Peter Giakoumelos, VP, Advertising Sales, Discovery Network Asia Pacific, also advised not to restrict content delivery to a few platforms: “Today, the media landscape is diverse and redefined. All we have done is to satisfy curiosity, and provide the highest quality content that entertains, engages and enlightens.”

Use of branded content is also gaining traction in Asia. According to Ah Jin Jung, Senior Regional Sales Manager, Turner Broadcasting Systems Asia Pacific, their choice of using branded content for the Cha-Ching Money Smart Kids financial literacy programme allowed them to “maximise exposure and integrate into the kids’ lifestyles.”

Kar-Tai Koh, Global Brand Manager, Shell Advance Motorcycle, noted that branded content can help to create a bond between the brand and the target audience. Commenting on the Freedom Riders Asia series, he noted: “We wanted Shell to develop a bond with the biking community. And the bikers wanted to see, hear, and be part of it.” However, participants also highlighted looming challenges. “The biggest challenge that we have is to create interesting and engaging content, and deliver the client’s messages to the customers at the same time,” said Mr. Mike Rich, CEO, Content (APAC), GroupM.

Measuring pay TV effectiveness was another hot topic during the Convention. Although this debate has been raging for years, participants noted that the alternative measurement system, Return Path Data (RPD), is showing promise. “RPD provides data and information for the niche channels among different segments,” said Henry Robles, Research Director, Audience Research & Analysis, NBCUniversal. Nick Burfitt, Global Director, Kantar Media Audiences, who observed that RPD is becoming widespread, noted: “It can fill some of the gaps among the traditional [measurement] methods and provide solutions.”

However, Janice Lee, Managing Director, TV & New Media, PCCW argued that RPD will not replace but supplement traditional methods. “Consumer behaviours are changing and cannot be captured yet, and we also have more OTT users at the same time. RPD supplements traditional [measurement] methods in order to provide a comprehensive view,” she added.

The day ended with an intense panel discussion that examined the challenges facing content delivery in Asia. “Supply and demand always comes together,” observed Bill Wade, President & CEO, AsiaSat. “The selling point is to match the product to the customer, and the key is to find the right customers,” added Mohamed Youssif, COO, Asia Broadcast Satellite.

When questioned on the importance of satellite transmission given the growth and penetration of terrestrial broadband, panellists highlighted that for “small and advanced” areas like Hong Kong this hold true, but not for wide geographies like Thailand and Malaysia, which has areas where terrestrial broadband is not available everywhere.

The panellists then took a close look at ITU’s recent announcement to open up C-band frequencies for use by mobile devices. “This is a whole new bargain,” said Mr. Wade. “We need to win the battle,” Paul Brown-Kenyon, CEO, MEASAT claimed. “And we need to raise customer awareness on the resulting impact [of how this will affect quality of service].” Andrew Jordan, EVP Strategic Projects, Eutelsat questioned whether there is a need for more frequency, while Mr. Youssif added: “To me, [ITU] is just bullying.”

Supporting the CASBAA Convention this year are Leading Sponsor Create Hong Kong of the HKSAR Government, Presenting Gala Sponsor Turner International Asia Pacific and sponsors Accedo, active TV, Akamai, AMC/Sundance Channel Global, APT Satellite, Asia Broadcast Satellite, AsiaSat, Bloomberg Television, Brightcove Inc., CCTV News Content, Channel NewsAsia, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, Disney, Dolby Laboratories, Elemental Technologies, Ericsson, euronews, Eutelsat, FIGHT SPORTS Network, France 24, GlobeCast, Intelsat, Invest Hong Kong, Irdeto, ITV Choice, Lightning International, MEASAT Global Berhad, MEZZO, Movideo, now TV, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Playboy Plus Entertainment Inc., PwC, Scripps Networks, SES, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Sony Pictures Television Networks, TBN Asia, Time Warner, TRACE, TrueVisions, TV5MONDE, Verimatrix, Viacom International Media Networks, Vivicast Media and WarnerTV.

For more information, please visit www.casbaaconvention.com.

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About CASBAA

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA and its members reach nearly 470 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content via industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit here.

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For enquiries, please contact:

Desmond Chung
Associate Director, PR & Communications
Tel: +852 3929-1712
Email: desmond@casbaa.com

Disclaimer:
Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Stellar DTT growth, piracy ignite insightful discussions at CASBAA 2013

Hong Kong, 23 October 2013 – Asia Pacific’s exploding pay-TV market, piracy and the challenges of regulations took the spotlight on the first day of the CASBAA Convention 2013, entitled Change is ON THE AIR. Starring global and Asian industry leaders, regulators, media personalities and technologists, the conference discussed key opportunities and concerns that are shaping the media and broadcasting industry.

“This year’s Convention celebrates change in all its many forms in the Asia Pacific and global multichannel TV industry,” said Marcel Fenez, Chairman, CASBAA. “Our diverse range of expert speakers, representing the whole broadcasting value chain, will explore the motivating factors driving this change and discuss how the market can adapt and profit from this evolution.”

The annual convention began with an insightful look at Hong Kong’s own development. John Tsang Chun-wah, Financial Secretary, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) remarked that the two new free-to-air television licenses awarded in October “will change the landscape of terrestrial TV broadcasting industry in Hong Kong and will bring more choices for consumers.”

Mr. Tsang said that the penetration of digital terrestrial TV (DTT) is growing at a satisfactory rate “with more than 80 per cent of our households already enjoying the greater programme variety and better picture quality of DTT.” Hong Kong’s high mobile penetration, at over 230 per cent, is also presenting new opportunities for mobile data services development, with the Government assisting by auctioning off new spectrums.

Thailand is following a slightly different route in building its DTT market. Natee Sukonrat, Vice Chairman, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) said the Thai government would auction off the rights to broadcast DTT channels to the highest bidders, and use the proceeds to subsidize digital receivers for consumers. Dr. Natee also said that years of lax regulation has made the Commission’s job difficult, with the existence of many illegal operators. He admitted that NBTC “cannot do everything by ourselves” but will have to cooperate with the government and industry as they look to close cable operations that carry pirated or unlicensed content or violate intellectual property.

Meanwhile, Yves Bigot, CEO, TV5MONDE noted that broadcasters need to adopt new tools to reach today’s audience or risk losing them to smaller, nimbler niche players. He discussed how his company was able to successfully roll out OTT services to complement its linear channels business. Jean-Briac Perrette, Chief Digital Officer, Discovery Communications highlighted the value of a multi-channel approach to engaging the audience when it discussed its successful launch of their TestTube service.

Piracy took the spotlight at a panel discussion entitled The “P” Word. Paul Berriman, Group CTO, PCCW, Jonathan Spink, CEO, HBO Asia, Joe Welch, SVP Government Relations, Asia, 21st Century Fox, and Teymoor Nabili, Presenter/Executive Editor, Channel NewsAsia explored different piracy techniques, and noted that there is no single solution to eliminating it. Participants admitted that it is time to get one step ahead of pirates and called for an industry-wide effort to control piracy at all fronts.

Growth and challenges in key countries, especially Indonesia and India, drove further interest. Rudy Tanoesoedibjo, CEO & President Director, PT MNC Sky Vision explained that he is “not in the business of making money but [one] of entertaining, empowering and education for my nation.” He also called for broadcasters to differentiate themselves else “you are just selling a commodity.”

Monica Tata, MD, South Asia, HBO India joined Ravi Mansukhani, MD, IMCL, Amit Arora, EVP, IndiaCast, and Deepak Jacob, President & General Counsel, STAR India to remark that Indian consumers are willing to pay for more digital services if they are relevant to their needs. Mr. Mansukhani added that it is becoming vital to know your customers.

Supporting the CASBAA Convention this year are Leading Sponsor Create Hong Kong of the HKSAR Government, Presenting Gala Sponsor Turner International Asia Pacific and sponsors Accedo, active TV, Akamai, AMC/Sundance Channel Global, APT Satellite, Asia Broadcast Satellite, AsiaSat, Bloomberg Television, Brightcove Inc., CCTV News Content, Channel NewsAsia, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, Disney, Dolby Laboratories, Elemental Technologies, Ericsson, euronews, Eutelsat, FIGHT SPORTS Network, France 24, GlobeCast, Intelsat, Invest Hong Kong, Irdeto, ITV Choice, Lightning International, MEASAT Global Berhad, MEZZO, Movideo, now TV, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Playboy Plus Entertainment Inc., PwC, Scripps Networks, SES, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Sony Pictures Television Networks, TBN Asia, Time Warner, TRACE, TrueVisions, TV5MONDE, Verimatrix, Viacom International Media Networks, Vivicast Media and WarnerTV.

For more information, please visit www.casbaaconvention.com.

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About CASBAA

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA and its members reach nearly 470 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content via industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit here.

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For enquiries, please contact:

Desmond Chung
Associate Director, PR & Communications
Tel: +852 3929-1712
Email: desmond@casbaa.com

Disclaimer:
Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region provides funding support to the project only, and does not otherwise take part in the project. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials/events (or by members of the project team) do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

22 October 2013, Hong Kong – CASBAA, the Asia Pacific multichannel TV association, today announced the election of Todd Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Celestial Tiger Entertainment and William Wade, President and CEO, AsiaSat to the Board of Directors. Re-elected as Chairman of CASBAA was Marcel Fenez, Global Leader, Entertainment & Media Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers and re-elected for additional terms on the Board were Janice Lee, Managing Director, TV and New Media, PCCW Ltd. and Mark Patterson, CEO Asia Pacific, GroupM.

“We are delighted to welcome William Wade and to have Todd Miller return to the CASBAA Board of Directors. With their vast experience and wide-ranging knowledge of the multichannel TV landscape in the region, Miller and Wade will prove to be invaluable in helping chart the future of the Association,” said Marcel Fenez, Chairman, CASBAA. “We are also please to have to continued support of Lee and Patterson whose contributions to the governance of the Association has been an integral part of our success.”

Todd Miller, Chief Executive Officer of Celestial Tiger Entertainment, is responsible for driving the company’s core businesses of branded pay-TV channels, content creation and content distribution across Asia and beyond. Prior to joining Celestial Tiger Entertainment, Mr. Miller spent 17 years at Sony Pictures Television, where he last served as Executive Vice President, Networks, Asia-Pacific, overseeing and managing over 25 television networks and channel investments in the region. Mr. Miller has previously served two terms on the Board of Directors of CASBAA.

William Wade was appointed as CEO on 1 August 2010 to lead AsiaSat, with his title changed to President & CEO from 1 January 2011. Prior to assuming his role as CEO, he had served as AsiaSat’s Deputy CEO for 16 years. Mr. Wade has over 26 years’ experience in the satellite and cable television industry. Prior to joining AsiaSat in April 1994, he was with Hutchison Whampoa, as Director of Business Development for Pan Asian Systems, and was in charge of all sales and regional operations.

Miller and Wade will be replacing retiring members Robert Gilby, SVP & MD, Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) and Steve Marcopoto, President and Managing Director, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific.

Added Fenez: “On behalf of the Board of Directors, Council of Governors and the Executive Office, CASBAA would also like to recognize the incredible efforts and hard work of both Robert Gilby and Steve Marcopoto. Their guidance and dedication to the evolution of the Association will be greatly missed.”

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About CASBAA – www.casbaa.com

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA and its members reach nearly 470 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content via industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit here.

For further information:
Desmond Chung
Associate Director, PR & Communications
+852 3929 1712
desmond@casbaa.com

CASBAA Welcomes New Members Arris and RTL Media Group
Scripps Network Upgrades to Patron Member

Hong Kong, 10 October, 2013 – CASBAA, the Asia-Pacific’s premier association for multichannel TV welcomed two new Corporate Members, Arris and RTL Media Group to its roster during the second half of 2013, with Scripps Networks upgrading its status to Patron member.

“Arris, RTL Media Group and Scripps Networks represent two important sectors within the multichannel TV industry – technology and content,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “Their participation in the Association will only further strengthen CASBAA’s representation of the broadcast industry in the Asia Pacific.”

With powerful platforms to enable service and content providers to connect with each other, Arris is a premier broadband and video technology company that transforms how service providers worldwide deliver entertainment and communications.

RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network is a venture between two of the world’s largest content producers: RTL Group, a leading European entertainment network, and CBS Studios International, a leading supplier of programming to the international market place.

Scripps Networks is a worldwide leader in lifestyle media with trendy television and internet brands: Food Network, HGTV, FLN, Travel Channel, DIY Network, GAC, and the Cooking Channel. In addition to its US-based brands Scripps Networks also operates channels in India, the UK, Canada, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, reaching loyal and passionate audiences worldwide.

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About CASBAA

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA and its members reach over 445 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content via industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit here.

For enquiries, please contact:

Desmond Chung
Associate Director, PR & Communications, CASBAA
Tel: +852 3929-1712
Email: desmond@casbaa.com

Hong Kong, 12 September 2013 – With a little more than a month until the CASBAA Convention 2013, the Association announced a stellar roster of speakers who will be taking part in a variety of compelling panel discussions during the event. Taking place from 21-24 October 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, the 20th edition of the Convention will celebrate the continually evolving broadcasting industry with Change is ON THE AIR.

“We are excited about the caliber of guests we have lined-up for the Convention this year,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “Representing the full value chain of the broadcasting industry not only in Asia but across the world, our roster of speakers will lend their considerable expertise to a comprehensive schedule of panel discussions over the three days of the Convention.”

Appearing at this year’s Convention will be a select group of internationally renowned leaders and experts across a variety of industries – all with a stake in multichannel TV around the globe – including:

• John Tsang Chun-wah, Financial Secretary, Government of Hong Kong SAR
• Sam Branson, Founder & Chairman, Sundog Pictures
• Jeremy Carr, VP, Entertainment, Digital & Advertising Sales Asia Pacific, Turner International
• Derek Chang, MD Asia, Scripps Networks
• Simeon Dawes, SVP, Advertising Sales & Partnerships, FOX One Stop Media
• Arjan Hoekstra, President, Discovery Networks Asia
• Kar-Tai Koh, Global Brand Manager, Shell Advance Motorcycle
• Brian Lau, VP, Programming, STAR Movies, FOX International Channels
• Ravi Mansulkhani, CEO, IMCL
• Charlie Muirhead, CEO & Founder, Rightster
• Jean-Briac (JB) Perrette, Chief Digital Officer, Discovery Communications
• Jim Ribbans, Executive Producer, Original Content, FOX International Channels
• Mike Rich, CEO, Content (APAC), GroupM
• Uday Shankar, CEO, STAR India; Chairman, FICCI Entertainment Committee
• Bertram Van Munster, Co-Director, Asia, activeTV
• Johnny Webb, Partner, Sundog Pictures
• Courtney Williams, MD, Business Development and Strategy, Asia Pacific, AMC/Sundance Channel Global
• Anthony Zameczkowski, Head of Music, YouTube APAC
• And many more

Highlighting the diverse range of panels and sessions this year:

• Talking TV – What’s been happening on TV in the past year and what’s coming up…as well as trends and outliers. (With Branson, Van Munster, Webb)
• Formats Asia @ CASBAA – Programme formats are an increasingly important element contributing to the success of pay TV in Asia. CASBAA is proud to welcome Formats Asia to the Convention to provide a forum for both buyers and sellers to discuss the issues that matter most.
• In Conversation: The Digital Tail and the Pay TV Dog – As channels and platforms begin or expand their online delivery, a multitude of options are being explored. (With Perrette)
• Women Media Network Breakfast – We are the thought leaders of today – but what do we want our children to see tomorrow? Media influences our consumption, our thoughts and even the way our children and the next generation will see the world.
• Digitised India – India’s ongoing digitisation exercise is perhaps the greatest wholesale shift in a market our industry has ever seen, anywhere in the world. (With Shankar, Mansulkhani, Gandhi)
• Monetising OTT – The technology is amazing, the apps are hot, the devices are everywhere – but making a profitable OTT service is a complicated proposition. (With Carr, Lau, Zameczkowski)
• In Conversations: Aggregating Eyeballs Online – Multi-Channel Networks are emerging online, utilizing the YouTube platform to distribute, market, and offer direct media sales. (With Muirhead)
• Final Thoughts – Changing of the Guard: The industry has seen plenty of changes in the past twelve months, with plenty more coming. (With Chang, Hoekstra, Williams)

Supporting the CASBAA Convention this year are Presenting Gala Sponsor Turner International Asia Pacific and sponsors Accedo, active TV, AMC/Sundance Channel Global, APT Satellite, Asia Broadcast Satellite, AsiaSat, Bloomberg Television, Brightcove Inc., Channel NewsAsia, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, Disney, Dolby Laboratories, euronews, France 24, GlobeCast, Intelsat, Invest Hong Kong, Irdeto, ITV Choice, MEASAT Global Berhad, Movideo, now TV, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Playboy Plus Entertainment Inc., PwC, Scripps Networks, SES, TBN Asia, Time Warner, TV5MONDE, Verimatrix, Viacom International Media Networks, Vivicast Media and WarnerTV.

For more information, please visit www.casbaaconvention.com.

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About CASBAA

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA and its members reach over 445 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content via industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit here.

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For enquiries, please contact:

Desmond Chung
Associate Director, PR & Communications
CASBAA
Tel: +852 3929-1712
Email: desmond@casbaa.com

Formats Asia 2013 at the CASBAA Convention Brings Together Content and Format Owners, Production Companies, Broadcasters and Advertisers

(Hong Kong, 16th August 2013) The CASBAA Convention this year will host Formats Asia 2013. Organised by Lightning International, the regions’ premier platform for the formats industry in Asia will take place at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong on October 23.

Formats Asia provides opportunities for both buyers and sellers to share successes and discuss challenges of programme formats. As formats grow in importance, and become an even more vital element contributing to the success of TV channels in Asia, Formats Asia brings together content and format owners, production companies, broadcasters and advertisers into the same venue.

Topics will include:

• A focus on the current trends in Asia for format owners and producers.
• An insight into broadcasters’ requirements in China, India and across the region.
• A specific session on factual, factual entertainment and drama formats.
• Showcasing some of the most recent overall format successes.
• Asian-inspired formats and how they should be exported to the rest of the world.

As well as conference discussions, there will be opportunities for networking with an in-event lunch in the ballroom for speakers and participants. Sponsors will also have the ability to highlight their shows or formats during the event.

Participation in Formats Asia is by invitation from Formats Asia or is included as part of the CASBAA Convention delegate pass.

Founder of Formats Asia James Ross, CEO of Lightning International, said: “This is a tremendous opportunity for the key content and format-related industry sectors to come together under one roof at the CASBAA Convention. Formats Asia remains an independent event, and both CASBAA and Formats Asia will benefit from synergies developed between the two”

“As TV formats continue to grow in importance, Formats Asia will be a valuable source of information for executives in the region. We are happy to work with Formats Asia this year to provide our delegates with a well-rounded view of the multichannel TV industry in the Asia Pacific,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO CASBAA.

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About FORMATS ASIA

FORMATS ASIA is an annual conference and networking event focused on the development of the Formats and Local Production industry in the Asia-Pacific Region. The first event was held in 2012 and featured speakers and participants from Fremantle Media, BBC, Endemol, Sony Pictures Television, RTHK Hong Kong, Fox International Channels, ActiveTV, Imagine Group, Asia-Pacific Vision, Big Face, Omnicom, Star China, and NBC Universal. More information on participation and sponsorship can be found at: www.formats.asia.

About CASBAA Convention 2013

Themed “Change is ON THE AIR”, the CASBAA flagship annual meeting brings together operators, content providers, satellite services, technology, carriers and ad agencies from across Asia and the world in lively debate and exchange of information through Keynote addresses, In Conversation sessions and panel discussions. Networking breakfasts, lunches and official receptions allow delegates to connect with their peers in informal social settings and to forge new partnerships. More information at www.casbaaconvention.com.

About LIGHTNING INTERNATIONAL

LIGHTNING INTERNATIONAL is a content distribution company. We distribute TV channels, Programmes, Movies and Formats, both within the Asia-Pacific region, and around the world. We are always looking for Channels, Programming and other content to distribute into Asia or globally. With pay TV revenues in Asia continuing to grow healthy by around 10% a year, and outstripping Europe and the U.S., we can offer a stepping stone into what is undoubtedly the fastest growing market for content owners, producers and broadcasters. The Lightning International team, have over 30 years of TV experience in Asia. We also advise and consult on a range of Content & Media Solutions, and can develop your Strategies for Asia. More information at www.lightninginternational.net

About CASBAA

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA and its members reach over 445 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content via industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit www.casbaa.com.

Media inquiries:
Amanda Yang
Lightning International
Tel: +852 2815 1534
amanda@lightninginternational.net

Desmond Chung
Associate Director, PR & Communications, CASBAA
Tel: +852 3929 1712
desmond@casbaa.com

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Hong Kong, 4 July, 2013 – CASBAA welcomed seven new Corporate Members to its roster during the first half of 2013 with Alcatel-Lucent, Televisa, Haldanes, Media Partners Asia, Movideo, Smartcast and SpaceX joining the Asia-Pacific’s premier association for multichannel TV.

“CASBAA’s newest Corporate Members highlight the diverse range of companies representing the value chain for multichannel TV in the region,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “From satellite, legal and information services to all manners of technology, our new members truly reflect the complexity of the broadcasting market today.”

Home to Bell Labs, Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in networking and communications technology, products, and services with operations throughout the world.

Grupo Televisa, S.A.B., is the largest media company in the Spanish-speaking world with interests in TV production, broadcasting, distribution, DTH satellite services, as well as other entertainment-related industries.

Haldanes is a Hong Kong-based law firm experienced in serving the needs of local and Asia Pacific clients. Established in 1975, partners have an extensive collective knowledge of legal practice in the region.

Media Partners Asia (MPA) is a leading independent information services provider, focusing on media, communications and entertainment industries. MPA serves various audiences with multiple platforms, covering all major media-related sectors.

Movideo is the largest Software as a Service (SaaS) online video platform business based in the Asia Pacific region. Movideo was established in 2008 and now has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore and Shanghai.

Headquartered near Munich with offices in Hong Kong and Bangkok, SmartCast is a cloud based TV broadcast service provider which operates 32 playout centres with more than 80 TV and 50 radio customers worldwide.

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. With nearly 50 launches on their manifest representing over $4B in revenue, SpaceX is the world’s fastest growing launch services provider.

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About CASBAA

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA and its members reach over 445 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content via industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit here.

For enquiries, please contact:

Desmond Chung
Associate Director, PR & Communications, CASBAA
Tel: +852 3929-1712
Email: desmond@casbaa.com

Singapore, 26 June 2013 –CASBAA’s annual Satellite Industry Forum took place on Monday, June 17 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore, attracting over 200 delegates, speakers, media, and guests from across the region and around the world. Long a staple in the industry calendar, this year’s forum explored “An Industry in Transition” with keynotes and panel discussions with satellite experts and leaders representing all facets of the industry.

“CASBAA’s Satellite Industry Forum continues to evolve and grow to meet the needs of the Asia Pacific market,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “This is indeed an industry that is in constant transition and it is our goal to assemble the best line-up of speakers to examine the many variables affecting the industry today and the outcomes for tomorrow.”

Covering issues including spectrum and market access, regulatory regimes, and identifying growth markets and future trends in the region, panelists also explored emerging satellite technologies, the booming launch services sector and the dynamic and complicated Indian market.

Opening this year’s forum, Gwynne Shotwell, President, SpaceX, commented on the uniqueness of the Asian region and how it was a tremendous market for launch vehicles as well as satellites – with the most growth projected for fixed satellite services over the next decade.

Thomas Choi, CEO, Asia Broadcast Satellite, pointed out that: “Some of the key issues Asian satellite operators are dealing with include an extreme level of competition in Asia with over 70 satellites in this region and over 20 operators providing some kind of services. Over the past 10 years we’ve actually had very depressed prices, the lowest prices for C-band capacity have been in the Asia Pacific market.”

On a buoyant note, Paul Brown-Kenyon, Chairman, CASBAA Satellite Industry Committee; CEO, MEASAT said: “The future is…different. It’s going to be an exciting future – lots of innovation, lots of change – but the key thing is it’s uncertain. The trick is to figure out how to deal with that uncertainty – how to build in the flexibility, to evolve and capture the growth. It is going to come in interesting areas.”

Throughout the day, delegates also heard from a number of distinguished panelists from organisations including APT Satellite, Encompass Digital Media Asia, GlobeCast Asia, Inmarsat, ITU, Morgan Stanley, NewSat, Newtec, O3b Networks, and many others debate on a variety of other hot-button issues and newsworthy topics.

Partners for the CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2013 included Supporting Sponsor JSAT and Sponsors Arianespace, AsiaSat, Eutelsat, Marsh, MEASAT, MHI Launch Services, SES, SpaceX and SSL.

For more information about the CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2013 please visit http://www.casbaa.com/events/events-calendar/details/363-satellite-industry-forum.

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About CASBAA

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific. CASBAA and its members reach over 445 million connections within a regional footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content via industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit here.

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