Let's do lunch.(television industry meetings)(Brief
article)(Calendar)
MIPDOC
APRIL 14-15
Cannes, France
TEL: (212) 370-7470
FAX: (212) 370-7471
www.mipdoc.com
MIP-TV
APRIL 16-20
Cannes, France
TEL: (212) 370-7470
FAX: (212) 370-7471
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Is the TV industry prepared for a "Pull" TV
model?(Bracing For IPTV)
It seems as though the worldwide television sector is engaged in a
tug of war: "Push" versus "Pull." To date, the
industry has for the large part, followed a traditional model--what is
known as . . .
Aussie media laws switch gears, postpone analog switch.(No More
Aussiefication)
In 2007, the traditional Australian media landscape looks set for
change--possibly radical change--as new laws removing many of the
previous restrictions on media ownership come into force. The new . . .
The future of European TV is being bet on
gaming.(Interactivities)
The European TV landscape has changed dramatically in the past five
years. The proliferation of digital channels and the Internet have
cannibalized and dispersed the audience. Advertisers, once the . . .
Cooking shows: entertainment primary, food secondary.(Spicing-Up
TV)
While every country has its own signature cuisine and specific
tastes, one common thread persists across the globe: People love to
watch other people cook.
Though nutritionists lament the fact . . .
Moving away from the past, not quite ready for the future.(NATPE
Review)(National Association of Television Progam Executives tr
While NATPE's glory days of flashy booths and syndication
superstars are undoubtedly in the past, the future of the TV trade
show--which celebrated its 44th incarnation in 2007--is getting . . .
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 . . .
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