(May 29, 2014) Reliance Industries Ltd board has approved the funding of up to Rs 4,000 crore to Independent Media Trust (IMT), of which RIL is the sole beneficiary for acquisition of control in Raghav Bahl-promoted Network18 Media & Investment Ltd, including subsidiary TV18 Broadcast.
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(May 25, 2014) The coup-makers have allowed all 24 digital TV stations, subscription TV operators and satellite TV stations to resume broadcasting.
However, 15 satellite stations suspended earlier are still off the air.
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BANDUNG , ( AFP) . – West Java’s Police Special Criminal Investigation department on Monday ( 05/04/2014 ) at 15:00 managed to uncover a pirate TV company broadcasting content from PT MNC Sky Vision , without permission on the www.bluehtv.com website.
The event happened at Jalan Kemuning IV Blok M – II RT . 03 RW . 10, Village Kedungwaringin Village, Bogor .
“In case of disclosure, members of West Java sub-division II Department of Special Criminal Investigations arrested one (1) suspect named HTS ( 27 ) who was the website’s operator” said Martinus Sitompul, Head of Public Relations West Java Police.
Meanwhile Martinus reported that evidence recovered included 2 mobile phones, 2 bank saving books, 2 ATM cards as well as a laptop and a modem.
The police also secureed the suspects email addressess – Heryteguh.sulistiono @ yahoo.co.id , and Htvonlineindonesia@yahoo.co.idand heryArt Kaskus ID , Facebook and Twitter Heryteguh.sulistiono @ yahoo.co.id; admin @ bluehtv.us .
HTS operational modus was to make a website www.bluehtv.com to watch TV and radio online and promote it as BLUEHTV application with various versions ranging from BLUEHTV Version 1 to BLUEHTV Version 2.9 .
” The app can be used to watch TV broadcasts online and as a forum to communicate and exchange information between members and from members to HTS. To get the application, members were directed to download the app from www.mediafire.com , ” he said.
After downloading the app, members can then run the app on their computer. TV aired on BLUEHTV was obtained from copying the the code page of the website www.okezone.tv .
Channels copied from PT MNC Skyvision / MNC Group included MNV TV , RCTI , GLOBAL TV , MNC Bussines , MNC Music MNC Muslim MNC Entertainment , Live Style MNC , MNC Sports 1 MNC Sports 2 , Life MNC , and MNC Sindo TV News .
Martinus said that according to the suspect HTS, to members needed to visitwww.bluetv.com and make an account and create an account including email address and password.
” After the registration , the prospective member would be notified by email to download the BLUETV app version that runs on their Windows operating system, in addition to the app download members will be automatically incorporated in the website’s forum www.bluehtv.com” he said.
After runnning the app BLUETV members could become a donor member by filling out a donation form available on the donor room menu. After completing the donor registration form the member would would be required to confirm by SMS with Username age and city and send to 08979189744 .
” The member would then receive a SMS from the suspect HTS to donate IDR50,000 to HTC account, ” said Martinus.
Martinus then said that after transferring money, members were asked to send a SMS confirming the money transfer. Afterwhich the supect HTS would enable the member’s account to be able to log into the BLUEHTV app.
“But for members who do not join as donors , the members do not get the extra features in the form of switching channels automatically but can still watch TV online for free in the app BLUEHTV , ” he said .
Suspect HTS started this in 2011 and currently has 15,000 members, with as many as 1,000 paying IDR50,000.
For his actions , the suspect HTS suspects has been charged for alleged violating of Article 32 Paragraph ( 1 ) Article 48 Paragraph ( 1 ) of ITE Law Number 11 Year 2008 ; or Article 72 Paragraph ( 2 ) of Copyright Law No. 19 of 2002 which has maximum penalty of 8 years prison sentence or a maximum IDR2bn fine.
(This is a translation from the Indonesian-language original article, which can be viewed here: http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/node/281558 )
(May 7, 2014) A proposal by the National Communications Commission (NCC) to conditionally allow cable service operators to raise their monthly subscription fees drew a lukewarm response at a public hearing yesterday, with industry representatives saying it would neither help boost revenues nor increase digital cable service’s penetration rate.
Read more at Taipei Times
(May 7, 2014) StarHub, the largest pay TV operator in Singapore, has commenced criminal prosecution against two illegal set-top box dealers today. This follows the successful raid of a storage facility by StarHub in September 2013, which uncovered a few hundred illegal set-top boxes.
Read more at Media Research Asia
Highlights
Anticipated to attract over 10,000 executives and fans from all over the world, All That Matters, Asia’s only “Business2Business2Fan” experience takes place from 20-25 May at The Ritz Carlton Millenia, Singapore and across multiple entertainment venues including Clarke Quay and *SCAPE.
Dubbed “TED meets SXSW” by Jason Mraz, All That Matters unites B2B Music, Digital, Social and Sponsorship Matters conferences with the YouTube FanFest with HP and Music Matters Live with HP B2Fan festivals, to stimulate a week long extravaganza of business creativity. Catering to the next generation of leaders, the YouTube FanFest with HP and Music Matters with HP Academy mentors, educates and equips up-and-coming creators and musicians with tools, skills and advice.
“All That Matters will be an exciting week of events, sessions, panels and performances catering to the interests of leading business executives and fans from all over the world,” said Jasper Donat, Co-founder & CEO of organiser Branded Ltd. “All That Matters is truly a one-of-a-kind B2B2Fan pioneering industry festival delivering a 360 degree perspective of the digital media and entertainment industry in Asia Pacific and beyond.”
High-Profile Speakers
A stellar roster of speakers, each a leader in their particular field, has been assembled to lend their expertise and knowledge to this year’s event, including:
View the complete list of speakers here.
Business Matters
Into its ninth year, the award-winning Music Matters grows to three full conference days with a power attendance of business executives and now includes the Music Matters Academy, an invitation-only forum for young artists wishing to understand the business of music. Business2Fan offerings will include Music Matters Live with HP and YouTube FanFest with HP, which features the greatest line-up of YouTube stars ever in Asia.
As the world’s entertainment viewing continues to shift online, Digital Matters presented by Samsung champions all things video and is the place where the future of on-demand, online & OTT entertainment services is built.
2014 will usher in a new chapter in the history of All That Matters by integrating Social Matters and Sponsorship Matters into the week-long forum.
Following its success in Hong Kong, Social Matters debuts in Singapore in partnership with leading advertising agency network Ogilvy & Mather and explores the theme of “brands as creators”, enabling marketers to bring brands to life, using creative, shareable content.
In partnership with the newly-launched Asian Sponsorship Association, the inaugural Sponsorship Matters will be a thorough examination of the importance sponsorship holds in this age of customer engagement. A must-attend event for marketers, agency strategists, event specialists, rights holders, media planners and industry stakeholders, Sponsorship Matters will examine topical issues including integrating sponsorship into an effective marketing mix, activation strategies in different environments, measuring ROI and more.
See the full All That Matters program combining Music, Digital, Social and Sponsorship Matters.
YouTube Matters
YouTube stars are being heralded as the new Hollywood A-listers and, following on from the unprecedented success of the first ever Indian YouTube FanFest with HP which sold out within 48 hours, the YouTube FanFest with HP returns to Singapore for a second year. With over 55 million combined online subscribers, the YouTube FanFest with HP will bring together some of the biggest YouTube stars on the planet with their fans for over two days at *SCAPE!
Who will be Discovered at the Festival that Matters?
Broadcasting live to the world on YouTube for three nights (22-24 May), the largest music festival in Singapore, Music Matters Live with HP, will kick off on 21 May for four nights of sensational music and entertainment. Over 60 bands from 16 countries will perform over 170 shows, showcasing their talent and seeking discovery by the world’s music industry and Singapore’s music fans across eight venues in Clarke Quay and other venues around the city. The festival is being produced with Timbre Music Group.
Education Matters
The invitation-only YouTube FanFest with HP Academy and Music Matters with HP Academy will provide unique education opportunities for creators and budding artists, as experts from across the globe share their tips, experiences and creative insights to nurture the next generation of talent in the Asia Pacific region.
Organised by Branded and supported by The Music Society, Singapore (SGMUSO), the Music Matters with HP Academy returns to give back to the music industry in Asia by helping emerging artists through a platform to learn, be seen and be heard — directly connecting with global industry experts from around the world including Apl.de.ap, Thomas Dolby, Benjy Grinberg, Daniel Glass, Brian Message and more.
“The Music Matters Academy reaffirmed my decision to pursue music in a growing and hopeful industry, instilling in me a global, business-oriented paradigm to add value to my musicianship,” said Benjamin Kheng of country-folk rock band The Sam Willows.
The YouTube FanFest with HP Academy comprises two half-day workshops designed to give creators an in-depth overview of all things YouTube. The young YouTubers will hear directly from other established YouTube creators (both local and international) and experts from the YouTube team. This is a great opportunity for creators to gather and learn from each other.
Enabling existing and future creators, both academies are supported by HP.
“We are excited that All That Matters is returning to Singapore, and with an even stronger line-up of events. This event strengthens Singapore’s reputation as a centre for entertainment and innovation, where offerings are refreshed and continuously grown in both scale and quality. Platforms like All That Matters are also valuable in our endeavours to further profile local entertainment players,” said Carrie Kwik, Executive Director, Arts, Entertainment & Integrated Resorts, Singapore Tourism Board.
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Dubbed “TED meets SXSW” by Jason Mraz and billed as the gateway to the Asian entertainment industry, the award winning All That Matters is the only Business2Business2Fan event in the Asia Pacific that brings the entire music, social media and digital entertainment ecosystems together along with thousands of fans. Combining Music, Digital, Social & Sponsorship Matters, All That Matters is packed with thought-provoking conferences and workshops as well as inspiring talent mentoring, creative academies and networking sessions. At night, delegates and fans are entertained by some of the world’s best talent at Music Matters Live with HP and the YouTube FanFest with HP. Fully endorsed by both the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), and Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), All That Matters takes place on 20-25 May at the Ritz Carlton Millenia, Singapore and at a number of live music venues in the city.
Branded
Branded is a leading Asian media and entertainment events producer and connections agency and runs the award-winning Matters festival series (Music, Sports, Digital, Social Media, Sponsorship, Music Matters Live) and has successfully partnered brands with a number of the world’s top entertainment attractions including the Rolling Stones, Coco Lee, Black Eyed Peas, Jamie Cullum, James Blunt, Chicago, We Will Rock You and Walking with Dinosaurs. Branded also connects brands with content in the tech/media space and has raised many millions of dollars for the CASBAA Convention since 2003.
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(May 1, 2014) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has enunciated a clear media policy, should it come to power, which amazingly nobody is talking about.
Media companies should certainly take note. If the party means business, some drastic proposals are on the cards. It will reverse its own earlier policy on foreign investment, push for restrictions on cross-media ownership, and attempt, yet again, to give the country an independent media regulator.
It also intends to take Prasar Bharati out of government control and make it directly accountable to Parliament.
The frenetic media obsession with the BJP’s Hindu nationalism has led us to ignore other kinds of policy nationalism that it has on its agenda. Hardly any attention is being paid to the about turn the party has done on foreign investment in media. Its current position, spelt out in a document on its website called Our policy on Media, Cinema and Arts, is an amazing list of nationalistic postures, which seek to overturn some of the opening up the last BJP government did in 1999-2004.
Read more at Live Mint
(Apr 24, 2014) The next World Radiocommunications Conference (“WRC”) is planned for November 2015 in Geneva. While that may seem far away, Agenda Item 1.1 will address the issue of spectrum rights as the International Mobile Telecommunication (“IMT”) appeal for additional C-band spectrum below 6 GHz. The C-band spectrum in question (3400-4200 MHz in the down-link and 5850-6425 MHz in the up-link) is used heavily for many services, broadcasting and content distribution among them. Thankfully, the broadcasting community is well aware of the potential impact that any further encroachment on C-band spectrum could have on their most important customer—the viewer.
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(Apr 21, 2014) On Tuesday the Court will hear arguments on the legality of the disruptive wireless technology that brings broadcast TV to smartphones.
For two remarkable years the tiny company Aereo, which delivers broadcast TV to smartphones, tablets, and PCs, has walked through the valley of the shadow of death.
Armies of litigators, hired by the nation’s largest media giants, have bombarded it with lawsuits, accusing it of flagrant copyright infringement. All the while, Aereo has protested its innocence. It’s been cleverly engineered, it insists, to slip through the cracks of the copyright regimen the broadcasters are invoking, and — superficial appearances notwithstanding — it is therefore operating completely on the up-and-up.
On Tuesday Aereo will finally plead its case to the nine U.S. Supreme Court justices who will determine its fate. There, Walt Disney’s (DIS) American Broadcasting Company, CBS’s (CBS) CBS Broadcasting, Comcast’s (CMCSA) NBCUniversal, 21st Century Fox’s (FOX) Fox Television Stations, and a half dozen other broadcasting behemoths will ask the Court to pull Aereo’s plug. Ominously for Aereo, the U.S. Solicitor General’s Office — expressing the views of the U.S. Copyright Office and other government agencies — is siding with the broadcasters.
Read more at CNN Money
(Apr 8, 2014) The Ministry of Law (MinLaw) is proposing changes to the Copyright Act, which it hopes will better protect the rights of rights owners as well as the interests of Internet users.
The move comes at a time when data suggests that Internet piracy in Singapore is at a worrying level. It has been reported that Singapore has the highest incidence of per-capita peer-to-peer infringement of motion pictures out of the whole of Asia, and that half of all Internet users here access unlicensed sites.
The proposed changes to the law – which will be open to public feedback – will allow rights owners, or the exclusive licensees of the work, to directly apply for a court injunction to block off public access to the pirated material.
Read more at Singapore Law Watch
Consultation Paper here
