Execs rate trade shows--Cannes' two marts are tops.(Question
Market)
While TV executives the world over often claim that technology has
rendered TV markets less important, the fact is their calendars remain
filled with international TV trade shows. While some have . . .
Middle-aged market touts MILIA.(From MIP-TV to M-IPTV)(mobile
internet protocol television)
It may be hitting middle age, but the 44-year-old MIP-TV shows no
signs of getting heftier around the waist. It is still svelte,
image-conscious and far from being relegated to the ranks of . . .
Canada loses terrestrial ground as biz consolidates to face
future.(Canada's Shrinking)
In terms of available terrain, each Canadian could live on a
302,565 square meter plot of land (roughly 30 soccer fields), but in
terms of airwave space, the country is shrinking. The Canadian . . .
Canada leverages its between-France-and-U.S. status.(Canucks Do
MIPTV)(mobile internet protocol television )
There will be three groups of Canadian companies at MIP-TV: Those
who are timid and sit by the escalators underneath the main entrance in
the Canadian Pavilion (about 65 Canuck companies among . . .
Seminars: crucial or colossal wastes of time?(Conferences &
Confidences)
In a constantly evolving media landscape, where new technologies
and business challenges seem to pop up everyday, it's no surprise
TV executives want to be informed about new problems and . . .
Germany reaches for the Grosse Verkauf.(MIP Germanates)(Industry
overview)
Traditionally, the German television industry has always been a
major participant in the Cannes TV tradeshows. Even though the days when
rows of German-chartered boats lined the piers across from . . .
U.K. distribs weigh in on MIP.(Brits' Fare 'n
Fair)
Once again, Brit-based distributors and buyers will have a strong
presence at MIP. Despite hailing from the same geographical origin, each
company faces unique challenges and sees varied . . .
What the secretary knew about Samuel Goldwyn.
Some secretaries take dictation. Some spend their days filing.
Others type and type until carpal tunnel sets in. Few get to witness
history in the making. But as evidenced by Adventures of a . . .
Letters to the editor.(Letter to the editor)
"I must admit I enjoy reading the VideoAge daily e-beat
[newsletter] the most. It highlights the necessary facts without the
fluff. It is always a very efficient read for me."
Annernarie Lesiuk, . . .
Famous quote.(World)
"The average American home now has more television sets than
people--according to Nielsen Media Research. There are 2.73 TV sets in
the typical home and 2.55 people, the researchers said."
. . .
Telco blocks YouTube in Turkey.(World)
In Turkey, a court order has forced local Internet service
providers to block user-generated video site YouTube after prosecutors
discovered clips that insulted former Turkish leader and founder . . .
Jordan's ATV goes public.(World)
Since being established in 2004, Jordanian terrestrial and
satellite TV company ATV has continued to make headlines. ATV was
established as a limited liability entity, and became Jordan's
first . . .
Dubai CABSAT exhibit grows.(World)
The 13th annual Middle East International Cable, Satellite,
Broadcast and Communications exhibition (CABSAT2007) in United Arab
Emirates' Dubai, which was held last month, attracted more than . . .
Israeli cable TV's complete merger.(World)
A merger between Israel's three cable operators--Matav Cable
Systems Media Ltd., Tevel and Golden Channels--is nearly complete. The
merger agreement covers both television broadcasting and . . .
Filipino moms add TV time.(World)
Moms, senior citizens and kids are the Philippines' most
frequent TV viewers. According to a recent study by AGB Nielsen Media
Research, which measures audience viewership in Mega Manila (the . . .
Claxson sells off some parts.(World)(Grupo Latino de
Radiofusion)(Brief article)
Venezuela-based Claxson is selling its Chilean radio subsidiary to
Spain-based Prisa Group's Grupo Latino de Radiofusion. The sale,
worth the equivalent of $75 million, comes on the heels of the . . .
India in cellular game mode.(World)
India has been "jumping" into the Internet and mobile
game market and according to Salil Bhargava, CEO of Jump Games, it will
only get bigger.
"India has a market of 120 million handsets, and . . .
Hispanic ad revenue to soar.(World)
Already the largest and fastest growing minority in the U.S.,
Hispanics are expected to provide even more robust revenue and cash flow
growth for cable and broadcast networks and TV and radio . . .
Canada's TV fund disputed.(Canadian Radio-television and
Telecommunications Commission making changes to Canadian Television Fun
Significant changes could be in store for the Canadian Television
Fund (CTF). Following protests from cable operators Shaw Communications
and Quebecor, the Canadian Radio-television . . .
African Telco gets into pay-TV.(World)
London, Europe and Africa-based African communications provider
Gateway Communications is giving couch potatoes on the desert continent
reason to rejoice. The company has announced that it will . . .
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