Tag: TV5MONDE

  • AVIA announces Vietnam in View conference

    AVIA announces Vietnam in View conference

    Mumbai: The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has announced the highly anticipated Vietnam in View conference, will take place on 9 October in Ho Chi Minh City. This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders from Vietnam’s burgeoning media and entertainment landscape to explore the dynamic developments shaping the future of the market.

    As Vietnam continues to experience rapid economic growth, its media sector is emerging as  one of the most vibrant in Southeast Asia. Vietnam in View will dive deep into the trends,  challenges, and opportunities that are influencing the evolution of content consumption, broadcasting, OTT platforms, and advertising in the region.

    Key topics and sessions include:

    The rise of OTT and streaming platforms: As streaming continues to gain momentum,  local and international players are competing for market share. This session will explore how  Vietnamese content creators and distribution platforms are adapting to this shift.

    Content creation in a digital era: A deep dive into how local content is shaping national  identity while appealing to global audiences, and how partnerships are paving the way for  more diverse, high-quality productions.

    Regulatory landscape and industry collaboration: An essential look at how the Vietnamese government’s policies are driving growth in the media sector and fostering a  healthy ecosystem for both local and international stakeholders.

    Advertising and audience engagement: With Vietnam’s tech-savvy and increasingly  mobile population, what are the best practices and innovative strategies to reach new  generations of audiences?

    Here’s the restructured list in the requested order:

    – BMVN International, special counsel, Huu Tuan Nguyen  

    – CJ HK Entertainment, senior producer, Nguyen Huu Thi Tuong Vi  

    – EssenceMediacom Vietnam, MD, Sudarshan Saha  

    – FPT Play, deputy general director, Tran Thu Trang  

    – HTV-TMS (Ho Chi Minh City Television), deputy head of digital content service department, Le Dinh Phuong Thuy 

    – Institute for Policy Studies and Media Development (IPS), director, Quang Dong Nguyen  

    – INVIDI, director, Milind Sattur  

    – Kantar Media Vietnam, general director, Tran Thi Thanh Mai  

    – Moonbug Entertainment, head of distribution and brand partnerships APAC, Yasmin Zahid  

    – Msky Co., senior advisor, Nguyen Hanh  

    – POPS Worldwide, founder and CEO, Esther Nguyen  

    – PubMatic, senior director, CTV and online video, APAC, Luke Smith  

    – AVIA & US-ASEAN Business Council, consultant and deputy regional MD and representative, Thanh Vu  

    – Vietnam Parliament Television, general director, Quang Minh Le  

    – Viettel TV360, MD, Pham Thanh Phuong  

    – VSTV (K+), CEO, Thomas Jayet  

    – VSTV (K+), content and channel director, Lien Trinh Thi Thuy

    With both local and regional representatives from across the video and media industry, this  event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration, to gain key insights  into the rapidly evolving media landscape and learn how to tap into the incredible growth  potential of Vietnam.

    AVIA’s CEO, Louis Boswell commented, “Vietnam is one of the most exciting media markets in Asia right now, with a young, tech-savvy population and a rapidly expanding middle class.  Our Vietnam in View conference is designed to give industry players the insights they need to thrive in this dynamic market. We’re excited to bring together a diverse range of  stakeholders to explore the opportunities in the Vietnamese media space.”

    Vietnam in View is sponsored by the lead sponsor Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA); silver sponsors A+E Networks Asia, INVIDI, PubMatic and TV5Monde.

  • TV5MONDE selects Brightcove Video Cloud to Power OTT Video Service in Asia Pacific

    TV5MONDE selects Brightcove Video Cloud to Power OTT Video Service in Asia Pacific

    MUMBAI: Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV) announced today that TV5MONDE, a global television network and leading broadcaster of French language programming, has selected Brightcove Video Cloud to power its regional OTT video service, TV5MONDE+ Asie and TV5MONDE+ Pacifique. With Brightcove Video Cloud, TV5MONDE will leverage an industry-leading, online video platform to manage and scale its premium OTT service delivering live and on-demand content across 42 countries with over 75 million subscribers in Asia-Pacific.

    As a global French television network, TV5MONDE’s mission is to bring audiences closer to vibrant French arts and culture through its diverse selection of subtitled French-language programs that include movies, news, sports, documentaries, cartoons and entertainment. The service will provide audiences with live linear channels and premium content with an all-you-can-eat package for a flat fee.

    TV5MONDE will stream up to four live channels using Brightcove’s Video Cloud across desktop, iOS, and Android devices. In addition, OTT subscribers can transform their mobile devices into television remote controls whenever they wish to launch TV5MONDE+ Asie or TV5MONDE+ Pacifique on their connected televisions, bringing about greater convenience, ease of use and a more powerful viewing experience.

    TV5MONDE Asia Pacific managing director Alexandre Muller said, “Television as we know it today is about delivering content beyond the linear experience. With Brightcove, we are able to take our service further across the region, supported by a robust and scalable video platform. We are also able to cater to audiences who want to pay a premium for original French content and explore a new revenue stream for TV5MONDE. We selected Brightcove based on its leadership and experience in helping media companies launch successful OTT services globally, and we are excited to continue to work with Brightcove as we expand our service with video-on-demand and catch-up television services for subscribers.”

    Brightcove Asia vice president Tomer Azenkot said, “In the last year or so, the OTT landscape has seen established television networks taking an international approach and offering programming over-the-top and across borders. Content is fast becoming a key differentiator for every broadcasters’ OTT strategy. Brightcove’s technology leadership in bringing OTT solutions to market for media companies like TV5MONDE, assures peace of mind as customers focus on content strategy, whilst leaving the scope of the technology to Brightcove.”

  • TV5MONDE selects Brightcove Video Cloud to Power OTT Video Service in Asia Pacific

    TV5MONDE selects Brightcove Video Cloud to Power OTT Video Service in Asia Pacific

    MUMBAI: Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ: BCOV) announced today that TV5MONDE, a global television network and leading broadcaster of French language programming, has selected Brightcove Video Cloud to power its regional OTT video service, TV5MONDE+ Asie and TV5MONDE+ Pacifique. With Brightcove Video Cloud, TV5MONDE will leverage an industry-leading, online video platform to manage and scale its premium OTT service delivering live and on-demand content across 42 countries with over 75 million subscribers in Asia-Pacific.

    As a global French television network, TV5MONDE’s mission is to bring audiences closer to vibrant French arts and culture through its diverse selection of subtitled French-language programs that include movies, news, sports, documentaries, cartoons and entertainment. The service will provide audiences with live linear channels and premium content with an all-you-can-eat package for a flat fee.

    TV5MONDE will stream up to four live channels using Brightcove’s Video Cloud across desktop, iOS, and Android devices. In addition, OTT subscribers can transform their mobile devices into television remote controls whenever they wish to launch TV5MONDE+ Asie or TV5MONDE+ Pacifique on their connected televisions, bringing about greater convenience, ease of use and a more powerful viewing experience.

    TV5MONDE Asia Pacific managing director Alexandre Muller said, “Television as we know it today is about delivering content beyond the linear experience. With Brightcove, we are able to take our service further across the region, supported by a robust and scalable video platform. We are also able to cater to audiences who want to pay a premium for original French content and explore a new revenue stream for TV5MONDE. We selected Brightcove based on its leadership and experience in helping media companies launch successful OTT services globally, and we are excited to continue to work with Brightcove as we expand our service with video-on-demand and catch-up television services for subscribers.”

    Brightcove Asia vice president Tomer Azenkot said, “In the last year or so, the OTT landscape has seen established television networks taking an international approach and offering programming over-the-top and across borders. Content is fast becoming a key differentiator for every broadcasters’ OTT strategy. Brightcove’s technology leadership in bringing OTT solutions to market for media companies like TV5MONDE, assures peace of mind as customers focus on content strategy, whilst leaving the scope of the technology to Brightcove.”

  • CASBAA Announces Thirteen-Strong Board of Directors

    CASBAA Announces Thirteen-Strong Board of Directors

    MUMBAI: Since its inception in 1991, CASBAA has welcomed an ever-growing group of members, showcasing the diverse industries and areas that make up Asia Pacific Broadcasting. Now, following its AGM on 29 October, CASBAA has announced its most extensive group of Directors to date, with many of the regional industry’s leading players represented.

     

    A lineup of 13 preeminent Directors will form the new Board: Marcel Fenez (PwC), Amit Malhotra (Walt Disney), Andrew Jordan (Eutelsat), Bill Wade (AsiaSat), Janice Lee (PCCW), Joe Welch (21st Century Fox), Jonathan Spink (HBO), Mark Patterson (GroupM), Ricky Ow (Turner), Alexandre Muller (TV5MONDE), Frank Rittman (Motion Picture Association), Sompan Charumilinda (TrueVisions), and Todd Miller (Celestial Tiger Entertainment).

     

    “We are very fortunate to have such a remarkable group of multichannel TV industry professionals on the CASBAA Board,” said outgoing Chairman Marcel Fenez. “I would like to extend a personal thank you to our long-standing Board members, and a heartfelt welcome to our new Directors. Together, our mission is to lead the Association for the benefit of the CASBAA members and the industry as a whole. Thanks to their combined experience, insight, and dedication, the future of CASBAA looks bright under their direction.”

     

    CASBAA also welcomed two new Corporate Members to its roster. Satellite-to-mobile internet multimedia provider, CMMB Vision is a cutting-edge company employing L-band geo-satellite with converged mobile broadcasting technology to deliver IP-based video, audio and data content directly to mobile users.

     

    Also joining the Association is cable and broadcasting network giant 21st Century Fox, home to the premier portfolio of cable, broadcast, film, pay TV and satellite assets across the globe.

     

    “It is a delight to welcome these new members, who bring with them unparalleled experience and reach in the broadcasting industry. I am confident they will prove to be invaluable additions to the CASBAA community,” said CASBAA CEO Christopher Slaughter.

     

    In a final piece of news, to encourage an even broader range of industry professionals to join the CASBAA community, the Association has added a new membership category. As the industry develops, new players are emerging, with smaller start-ups and entrepreneurial organisations providing invaluable services to the industry.  In order to encourage active participation with the broader CASBAA membership, the new category, Associate Membership, is open to firms with fewer than fifty employees worldwide.

  • TV5Monde to distribute programming through ClearVision

    TV5Monde to distribute programming through ClearVision

    MUMBAI: The French-language entertainment network TV5Monde USA will now distributing 16 travel, food and lifestyle shows via ClearVision‘s digital television network, which is meant for airports in major US markets.

    Titles being broadcast include Fine Foods (Epicerie Fine), Eco-home (Echo-logis), Custom Made (Sur Mesures), Villages in France (Villages de France), Travel Diaries (Carnets de Voyage) and Dream Hotels (R?ves d‘Hotels). ClearVision is currently offered at airports in Raleigh-Durham, New Orleans and Dallas. The television channel will begin airing in other parts of the country later in the year.

    “We are broadcasters in the away-from-home spectrum operating a program day that is scheduled hour by hour, minute by minute,” noted ClearVision COO David Tetreault. “We program many unique channels similarly to a TV station or cable MSO – partnering with TV5Monde USA provides us with rich and dynamic programming content that adds superior international flare to our broadcasts.”