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  • Mola TV & Harmonic join hands to stream UEFA Euro 2020 in UHD HDR

    Mola TV & Harmonic join hands to stream UEFA Euro 2020 in UHD HDR

    Mumbai: Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that Mola TV, Indonesian entertainment network, is using Harmonic’s VOS®360 cloud streaming SaaS for the first-ever live UHD HDR streaming of UEFA Euro 2020 football matches in Indonesia.

    Harmonic’s VOS360 platform ensures the highest level of service reliability and real-time scaling for Mola TV’s streaming service, simplifying the live streaming workflow from source to screen, the company said in a statement.

    Supported by a DevOps team providing 24/7 monitoring and assistance, the Harmonic cloud-based platform provides high availability and reliability that is a must for live sports streaming, it added.

    “We are enormously proud that, for the first time, our viewers can watch live, high-profile sports events in UHD HDR,” said Mola TV’s CEO CP Lee. “Mola TV has always relied on Harmonic cloud streaming solutions for its sports streaming services. As we bring more high-profile sports events such as the UEFA and EPL, Harmonic’s VOS360 SaaS will be instrumental in ensuring the best possible streaming experience for our subscribers.”

    “UHD HDR is a game changer in the live sports streaming environment, where video quality can easily determine the success of a service,” said Tony Berthaud, vice president of sales and video services, APAC, at Harmonic. “Harmonic’s VOS360 platform ensures Mola TV can securely deliver crystal-clear UHD HDR video to a large variety of devices. This assurance is crucial for operators streaming high-demand events like the UEFA Euro Championship.”

  • Anwesh Bose moves on from Whisper Media

    Anwesh Bose moves on from Whisper Media

    New Delhi: Anwesh Bose, the chief executive officer of the ad-tech company Whisper Media has moved on from the company, after leading it for over a year.

    Bose shared the update in a LinkedIn post and added that 31 May was officially his last day at Whisper Media. “I start a new inning tomorrow and will continue to be based in Jakarta. However, today is about Whisper Media… I am confident that Whisper will keep marching forward from one successful milestone to another. Thank you for 500+ memorable days, mates,” he wrote.

    Bose had joined Whisper Media in January, 2020. He was previously associated with Havas Group, Jakarta, Indonesia in leadership positions. He has also worked with DDB Mudramax, Delhi as senior vice president for nearly three years. He was business head of media for north and east India and business head of digital media for all India. He also had a brief stint with Dentsu Asia as a media consultant

    “My stint at Whisper has been my shortest professionally but a very successful & meaningful one, despite Covid-19. Every team member contributed their bit with passion and commitment to make it happen & we were ably supported in equal measure by the management. Thank you team Whisper Media,” wrote Bose in his post.

  • Havas Group Indonesia appoints Sumit Kanungo as group strategy director

    Havas Group Indonesia appoints Sumit Kanungo as group strategy director

    New Delhi: Havas Group Indonesia has appointed Sumit Kanungo as group strategy director, effective immediately.

    Kanungo joins the agency with over two decades of experience in strategic planning and buying, during which he has launched and built large brands across various categories like food and beverage, personal care, homecare, healthcare and fintech. He has also led multi-location teams and managed blue-chip clients working at Starcom Mediavest Group, Crest (Platinum Advertising), Lintas Media Group, Emami, and Mediaedge: CIA (MEC) India to name a few, said the agency on Friday.

    In this role, Kanungo will lead the growth strategy for the group and report to Havas Group Indonesia CEO Satyajit Sen and chief strategy officer for SEA and India Charu Aggarwal.

    “We are thrilled to have him join our team. He brings strong strategy and insight that will guide Havas Indonesia in determining the most meaningful media mixes for our clients. His background will help us continue delivering sound strategies and identifying ways to elevate our clients’ brand presence in Indonesia,” said Sen.

    Aggarwal added, “At Havas we are all about creating a meaningful difference across businesses, brands and people. Tapping into the trends of tomorrow with proprietary studies like Prosumers and Meaningful brands, Sumit will blend our intelligence toolbox with the cultural nuances in Indonesia to deliver MX experiences that resonate with consumers and deliver business results.” 

    Kanungo shared he is looking forward to join the Havas Indonesia team. Said he, “With the rapid digital transformation across the globe, strategy and insight will provide the pathway to success. Finding ways to connect people and brands in a meaningful way is now more important than ever.

  • Lionsgate Play marches into Indonesia market

    Lionsgate Play marches into Indonesia market

    KOLKATA: Global streaming platform Starz has launched its direct to consumer OTT app Lionsgate Play in Indonesia, expanding its presence in Asia following a successful launch in India.  With this, Lionsgate Play’s deep library of Hollywood blockbusters, film franchises and first-to-Indonesia original series and boxsets are immediately accessible to a wide Indonesian audience.

    Lionsgate Play Indonesia will bring blockbuster film franchises including The Hunger Games and Twilight Saga, the star-studded global box office hit Now You See Me, Academy Award-winning films from other studios like The Aviator and Babel, romantic drama Remember Me and acclaimed original television series Weeds, Power, Mad Men, and The Spanish Princess directly to Indonesian consumers.

    Starz president and CEO Jeffrey A Hirsch said: “Indonesia is an exciting market for us. The large and diverse population, increased data usage in urban and rural markets, and adoption of OTT across all demographics created an exciting opportunity for us to launch Lionsgate Play. We’re confident that our unique, exclusive and exceptionally curated content will generate a great response from Indonesian audiences.”

    The service has also launched with an attractive price point in Indonesia, making the app available as part of two subscription models, IDR 35 per month and IDR 179 for a year, price points that give Indonesian consumers the opportunity to enjoy the best of global entertainment affordably and at their convenience. Lionsgate Play content will also be made available through various bundle offerings with key partners such as Telkomsel and Telkom. The attractive price points and flexible availability give Indonesian viewers multiple convenient options to enjoy Lionsgate Play.

    Lionsgate Play Indonesia general manager Guntur Siboro believes that the combination of the OTT app launch and the previously-announced partnership with big players Telkomsel and Telkom will bring a seamless customer experience and easy access to Lionsgate Play content for their subscribers. “The partnership allows us to give more Indonesians the best entertainment experience. With a diverse audience reach, Lionsgate Play can be exposed to various levels of society. Everyone can enjoy Lionsgate Play content. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements,” he said.

  • HBO GO now available in app stores in Indonesia with a 7-day free trial

    HBO GO now available in app stores in Indonesia with a 7-day free trial

    MUMBAI: HBO GO is now available in Indonesia as a standalone service. The streaming app is accessible on HBOGOAsia.com and can be downloaded from the App Store or Play Store for IDR60,000* (approximately US$4) a with a 7-day free trial.

    In Indonesia, the app launched in 2019 and continues to be available via Telkomsel’s Maxstream, First Media and IndiHome.

    “Thanks to our local distribution partners, the app has already got off to a flying start in Indonesia. Now, consumers have another method of accessing our great content with a free trial and no obligation,” said Clement Schwebig, Managing Director of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks, Southeast Asia, Pacific and China, which operates HBO in Asia. “Through HBO GO, viewers can watch the latest Hollywood blockbuster movies and series – as well as Asian content – anytime, anywhere.”

    A number of HBO Asia Originals have been filmed in Indonesia, with local cast and crews. For example, award-winning Joko Anwar directed both Halfworlds S1 and Folklore; Reza Rahadian and Arifin Putra star in Halfworlds S1; Adinia Wirasti appears in both Halfworlds S1 and Grisse; and Alexandra Gottardo has roles in Grisse and Food Lore.

    HBO GO allows subscribers unlimited access to stream thousands of hours of non-stop and uncut entertainment from the latest first-run Hollywood blockbusters and exclusive original content from HBO, HBO Asia and CINEMAX, to Asian movies, series and all-time favourite kids’ programmes over multiple connected devices.

    Within the app, the live TV function can stream six of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks’ channels: HBO, HBO SIGNATURE, HBO HITS, HBO FAMILY, CINEMAX and RED BY HBO. Each HBO GO account can be viewed on two concurrent streams across five registered devices and the service has Airplay and Chromecast functionality.

    In Asia, HBO GO is also available in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam, and will be launching in even more territories and with new partners soon.

  • Leading OTT platform, ALTBalaji partners with Xiaomi through Mi TV

    Leading OTT platform, ALTBalaji partners with Xiaomi through Mi TV

    Mumbai 3rd, October 2018: ALTBalaji, the digital platform of Balaji Telefilms Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with global technology leader Xiaomi through its Mi TV, that was recently launched in Indonesia. As part of the association, ALTBalaji app will be available on Mi TV and can be accessed through Mi TV’s PatchWall. With this new partnership, ALTBalaji plans to strengthen its presence in Indonesia through Mi TV’s users and leverage the brand’s global expansion.

    Users of Mi TV in Indonesia can now have access to ALTBalaji’ s exclusives content that comprises 25 original shows and popular movies at a quarterly subscription of $ 4.99, half yearly subscription of $ 7.99 and an annual subscription of $ 12.99.

    Speaking on the association, Nachiket Pantvaidya CEO ALTBalaji and Group COO Balaji telefilms shared, “We have seen a phenomenal response from viewers spread across geographies especially Indonesia. We have received great love from Indonesians who have been enjoying Bollywood content including popular ALTBalaji shows. Consequently, we have dubbed original shows of ALTBalaji – 8 in Bahasa Indonesia, 8 in Malay Bahasa and 7 in Arabic with English subtitles and will add 2 dubbed shows every month to this line-up as the app grows. This content alliance with Mi TV is symbiotic and will allow both the companies to derive value from their inherent strength.”

    ALTBalaji has already acquired a leadership position as India’s largest platform for original and exclusive digital shows with more than 15 million viewers from over 90 countries on both mobile and web platforms. The digital platform currently offers 25 original shows in Indian languages across various genres such as romance, mystery, drama, and comedy. The platform also offers entertaining original shows for kids and short, hilarious regional stand-up comedy videos.

  • HOOQ ropes in two industry veterans for its content team

    HOOQ ropes in two industry veterans for its content team

    MUMBAI: Premium video-on-demand service HOOQ has roped in two industry veterans who will focus on deepening the platform’s original and local content. Bryan Seah has been appointed as its head of original productions and Tina Arwin as its new head of content Indonesia.

    Prior to his latest position, Seah worked as the original content head at Discovery Network where he oversaw original branded content for the likes of Nestlé, Audi and Samsung. He has produced and developed a range of programmes from current affairs to reality for media brands such as Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, NHK and TLC. His experience spans over 15 years.

    “There’s really no better time to be a consumer or producer of quality content today – OTT platforms have given audiences full control of the viewing experience, while producers have more avenues than ever to share their stories. HOOQ has led the charge in delivering premium content in partnership with top producers. I am delighted to join the dynamic team at HOOQ and to be part of this commitment to bring world-class content to our audiences, and I look forward to working closely with the production community across Asia to showcase the unique stories from our dynamic region,” Seah commented on his new appointment.

    Arwin worked as content and programming head of Viu Indonesia leading the content acquisition and programming strategy for the market.  She has more than 18 years of experience in the Indonesian market. She worked with brands like MTV Indonesia, Fremantlemedia, Astro Indonesia and Vivasky.

    “HOOQ presents an exciting opportunity, particularly in Indonesia where it is the market leader. Known for bringing in the best of local and Hollywood content to local viewers, I am thrilled to be joining the team and look forward to work together with the team to bring more local and original quality content that are both engaging and entertaining,” Arwin spoke about her new role.

  • UCWeb: Damon Xi will now head India & Indonesia

    NEW DELHI: Damon Xi as Head of UCWeb India and Indonesia office and will be in charge of the UCWeb ecosystem along with content cooperation within the markets in these countries,

    Prior to this, Damon was general manager of UCWeb India, leading strategic alliance and business development for the company in India, according to Alibaba Mobile Business Group, part of Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment.

    In a significant restructuring announced last month, Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment Group elevated Jack Huang to President of Alibaba Mobile Business Group and Young Li as Head of International Business Department at Alibaba Mobile Business Group.

    UCWeb’s flagship product UC Browser is the number one platform in India and Indonesia with over 50% market share, ahead of Google Chrome and Opera. UC Browser is also the sixth most downloaded application on Android platform in India and has crossed 100 million active monthly users.

    India and Indonesia have become most important overseas markets for UCWeb. Over the last 6 years, UCWeb has transformed itself from being the largest mobile browser to a leading content distribution platform in India through the launch and integration of UC News. UC News is a big-data powered content distributor, serving as a one-stop destination for trending and curated news content. It has featured channels on general news, cricket, technology, entertainment, movies, lifestyle, health, and humour. UC News has crossed 100 Million Monthly Active Users (MAUs), rapidly growing in India & Indonesia market since its launch in June 2016.

    In January, Alibaba announced a Rs. 2 billion investment to build UCWeb in India and Indonesia over the next two years, by tapping into the potential of user-generated content. UCWeb’s strength in technology is helping UC News process millions of data request and content of massive origins everyday with the help of its 3 big data clusters set-up in India. The UC We-Media program where people get an opportunity to create, to write, share thoughts and engage with their followers on UC News is set to expand to 30,000 contributors by the end of 2017, producing over 10,000 pieces of content daily.

    Alibaba Digital Media and Entertainment reported a 271 per cent jump, year-on-year, for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2017 with significant contributions from mobile internet services revenue from UCWeb businesses, including mobile search and news feeds, as well as apps and game publishing across China as well as key global markets like India and Indonesia.

  • See kid’s success from new aspect: Lego campaign

    MUMBAI: Innovation is seen as the key to progress and growth– the elusive spark that ignites the next big thing. And amazing creations and innovations all spark from remarkable imagination. But concerned with academic pursuits, adults might unknowingly stifle the growth of kids’imagination – especially as they apply to education and a very narrow definition of success.

    With the launch of the #LegoBuildAmazing campaign, the brand sets out to reframe this emphasis, by highlighting a different route to a child’s success in the world – through the freedom to explore, imagine and create. For 80 years, the Lego Group has been the building block catalyst of a generation’s creativity, and with this new platform, it aims to showcase to parents how nurturing a creative mind could help builders of tomorrow make a mark in the world.

    The campaign, which will be rolled out across India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines, is set to be a year-long campaign to reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to inspire and develop children to think creatively and unleash their future potential for success. 

    What happens when a child builds with Lego bricks? And what happens when the Lego Group sees the build as a blueprint for creativity that will impact the future? To shine a light on this, the brand took ideas that sprung from kids’pure imagination and turned them into a real, tangible creation.

    The event will be in major cities in India in this month, to spark your kids’boundless imagination and take joy in their imaginative creations. Parents can look forward to many fun and exciting activities to promote curiosity and inspire kids to think in new and unconventional ways – including workshops led by adult Lego builders to guide kids in building their very own unique Lego creations.

    In addition, parents can snap a picture of their kids’amazing creations, upload onto social media with the event and have the exclusive opportunity to take home Charlie The Chameleon, the lovable campaign mascot.

  • HTC, CRY tie up for girls’ quality education

    MUMBAI: Sonal (Name Changed) is an activist and she is only 12 year’s old. She is a member of the “Little star children’s group” from Shahbad dairy that works towards educating children on protecting themselves against abuse. Like the other members of the group, she has been working with other children from the basti who are yet not associated with the children group.

    She is a part of Aarzoo – a movement, a promise to fulfill dreams of countless young girls from the lower income group familiesby facilitating guidance and resources to supplement their dedication and enthusiasm. In association with ‘CRY – Child Rights and You’, and as a part of its corporate social initiative, HTC Corporation, a leading innovator in mobile and virtual reality technology, has launched the initiative ‘Aarzoo: ek wish har aarzoo poori karneki’ in India.

    The initiative brings together HTC and CRY in an effort to create education and basic training opportunities for the girl child from the under privileged sections of our society. As a part of this initiative, beginning February 2017, HTC will, for a period of six months, contribute part of consumer sales proceeds towards delivering an on-ground impact on girl child education for 1500 girls through CRY.

    ‘Aarzoo’ aims to bring positive changes in the lives of the under-privileged girls by giving them the opportunity to learn whilst working towards recognizing, promoting and protecting their rights. In order to build mass reach and awareness and establish connect it will involve the use of Digital consumer connect campaigns as well as on ground activation via events and activities. HTC employees will also join the drive by donating their time towards the cause – volunteer for CRY. The initiative will culminate with a large children festival in Delhi.

    HTC president-south Asia Faisal Siddiqui said, “According to DHS data around the world, female literacy rates are improving but India ranks 38th among the 51 developing countries for which comparable data is available. Indonesia, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Tanzania – all rank higher than India. I would like to reiterate our commitment towards providing quality education and enable better prospects for the girl child in the country.”

    Child Rights and You (CRY) regional director- north Soha Moitra said, “Educating a girl child is the first step towards transforming society and we are extremely glad that HTC is championing this cause and supporting us in making education accessible to every child. We believe this initiative will go a long way in empowering girls and bringing them into the mainstream.”