Industry

China’s Hony Capital Ventures Into US Film Industry

March 12, 2014

Chinese private equity firm Hony Capital and their US-based counterpart TPG Capital, will be pumping in US$1 billion in the next five years, to build a movie studio…

Global Digital Music Market To Top US$9 Billion

March 3, 2014

The widespread use of smart mobiles in emerging markets such as India - and the growth of local and foreign music services - are expected to drive global…

OPINION: What can the sponsorship industry learn from the mobile world?

March 3, 2014

The clever people at Festival of Media - run by C Squared - have collaborated with the World Advertising Research Centre (better known as WARC) and the Mobile…

Luxury Brands Slow Expansion In China

February 28, 2014

The world's biggest luxury brands are slowing their expansion in China as more consumers shop abroad, leaving mall operators in a bind.

Opinion: European Football & Its Biggest Winners In China

February 25, 2014

The growing popularity of European club football in China’s buzzing digital landscape has been on our radar in recent years.

Baidu Ventures Into Cinema

February 19, 2014

China’s largest online search engine, Baidu Inc, has signaled its ambitious film industry plans, with its latest Los Angeles-based venture, Aquamen Entertainment.

Mobile Commerce Expected To Shake Up China’s Dining Scene

February 14, 2014

Restaurants in China should collaborate with Tencent’s WeChat to be the mobile platform of choice to provide basic services to their patrons.

India & China On The Brink Of Film Co-Production Treaty

February 12, 2014

The two most populous countries in the world are close to agreeing on a film co-production treaty, according to Indian media reports.

Insight: Creative Content Development In The Asian Music Industry

February 11, 2014

As far as the global music industry is concerned, much has developed in the landscape over the past decade especially with the rise of technological tools and platforms.

Thailand Loses Hosting Rights For Prestigious Snooker Tournament

February 10, 2014

Due to the political turmoil in Thailand, World Snooker has announced the Players Championship, which was due to take place in Bangkok from March 25-29, will not be…