Welcome to News Views, CASBAA’s news round-up culled from sources across the industry for the week ending Dec 19th. Curated by CASBAA, News Views keeps you in the loop. We always value your feedback, so tell us what you think!
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Christopher SlaughterCEO |
As the year comes to an end, it’s time to take stock. Which means that “Best of 2014” lists are starting to pop up all over the place, so you can take your pick. Everyone’s got an opinion, some even pick specific episodes, but the lists are almost unavoidable. But brace yourself… over the next couple weeks, the “Predictions for 2015” lists will be growing like mushrooms. |
John MedeirosChief Policy Officer |
We keep asking for a level playing field, but we want less regulation, not more. And seemingly, that’s not what some Asian governments have in mind. This week, there were reports of impending heavy increases in web censorship in Indonesia, and China. In Jakarta, they’re focused on porn, but in Beijing it’s……well……everything! “What is forbidden to traditional media, is also forbidden to online media,” says the regulator, and that covers a wide swathe. |
Mark LayVice President, Singapore |
I have to admit that I’m not a Twitter guy (yet), but the more I hear about Twitter and TV, the more interesting it gets. If you want to increase awareness and viewer engagement of your programs, during the live airing window and in the days that follow, maybe Twitter is your solution. To see some stats check out: Oscars, World Cup and zombies garner millions of tweets. |
Desmond ChungAssociate Director, PR & Communications |
As US broadcasters and networks continues to grapple with the conundrum of OTT services and the bottom line, research from JW Player’s first Trends in Online Video report, which looks at the state of online video across six continents, paints a somewhat rosier picture. I guess this means even more people glued to their tech toys to further impede my already joyous morning commute! |
Christopher SlaughterCEO |
Although in some ways, they’re sort of peripheral to our business, it’s still important for us to to pay attention to what’s happening with the emerging breed of online media companies. Wired has a pretty good look inside the world of clickbait and listicles. |
John MedeirosChief Policy Officer |
“You tell me over and over and over my friend….you don’t believe we’re on the Eve of Destruction”……You know its worrisome for the cable industry in the USA, when Fox Business News joins the analysts’ chorus, singing anthems of doom and desolation for the cable TV industry: |
Mark LayVice President, Singapore |
As we look to the new year what we can expect for the 4 media trends for 2015 may be found by listening to SingTel Advertising’s chief revenue officer, Anthony Shiner. |
John MedeirosChief Policy Officer |
I know, I know……the policy stuff is all supposed to be very dry, and wonkish. Here’s a bit of comic relief, though: The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart skewers the latest regulations from Beijing: “From now on all meanings must be literal, and all entendres must be single!” Hear, hear….No more frivolity! |
Mark LayVice President, Singapore |
After analysing the click-throughs for the weekly CASBAA News Views it has become clear that OTT and TVE are subjects of high interest. A couple interesting articles this week are Pay TV Disruption Doesn’t End With Unbundling and TV Everywhere Video Consumption Doubles. |
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