Hong Kong, 20 October 2010 – In less than a week the CASBAA Convention 2010 will take place in Hong Kong. Themed ‘Unlock Your Networks’, the Convention will reveal the crucial role networks play in joining platforms, channels, technology and content. Not to be missed insights will be shared on how networks impact the pay-TV industry including:
“What’s Behind the Screen?” with Robert Gilby, SVP & MD, Disney Media Distribution AP. As networks are “Unlocked” and the line between TV and video blurs, capital, technology and content developments are looking for the optimum regulatory & investment climate to operate in. This discussion will take place across a truly global panel of speakers including: Darby Sanchez, CEO, GlobeCast, KC Estenson, SVP & GM, CNN.com, Tao Libao, CEO, DOXTV and Vikram Kaushik, CEO & MD, Tata Sky.
“Media on the Move” – Asia Pacific is the world’s largest mobile market. With a CAGR projected at 13% over the next five years, will crossing 3 billion subscribers by 2013 be easy?
Led by Nicholas Wodtke, VP Business Development & New Media, Disney Media Distribution APAC panel participants include, Safdar Mustafa, Head of Mobile Media, Al Jazeera and Christian Cadeo, Head of Brand Advertising, AP, AdMob at Google.
“Advertising on the Loose” – Global broadcast and cable networks are seeking new ways to monetize content and marketers are trying to maximize new media value. What effect is this having on ad revenues in Asia? What are the risks? Who will win or lose? Simon Murray, Principal Media Analyst, Informa Telecoms & Media will join in conversation with Neil Stewart, CEO, AP, Maxus, Raymund Miranda, MD, AP, Universal Networks International and Peter Bullard, CEO, P1 Pte Ltd to find out.
To ensure you stay at the forefront of these industry developments and more, register your attendance at: events.casbaa.com/convention.
About CASBAA – www.casbaa.com
CASBAA is an association dedicated to promoting multi-channel television via cable, satellite, broadband and wireless video networks across the Asia Pacific. CASBAA represents some 130 member organisations in the pay-TV business which in turn serve more than three billion people. Patron members include AETN International, Al Jazeera, Arianespace, Asia Broadcast Satellite, AsiaSat, ASTRO, Australia Network, BBC Worldwide Channels Asia, Bloomberg Television, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Disney Media Distribution, Fox International Channels, HBO Asia, Intelsat, Irdeto, ITV Global Entertainment, Macquarie Group, MTV Networks Asia, NDS, NOW TV, PwC, SES World Skies, Sony Pictures Television, Tiger Gate Entertainment, TrueVisions, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Universal Networks International and Verimatrix. To view the full list of CASBAA members, please visit here.
For enquiries, please contact:
Adela Chen
Marketing & Communications Director, CASBAA
Tel: +852 3929 1711
Email: adela@casbaa.com
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Brian Wong
Marketing Senior Executive
CASBAA | 802 Wilson House, 19-27 Wyndham St, Central, Hong Kong
T: +852 3929 1720 | F: +852 2854 9530 | www.casbaa.com
