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Estimated sales revenue of electronic information industry tops US$14.6 billion in China's Hubei province

2009-01-07 Wuhan
 
Statistics released by the Hubei Information Industry Department show the province’s information industry achieved estimated sales revenue of RMB 101 billion (approx. US$14.8 billion) in 2008, up 32 percent from a year earlier and becoming the fourth industry in the province to top RMB100 billion (approx. US$14.6 billion) in terms of sales revenue. In addition, the industry’s gross industrial output value is expected to top RMB110 billion (approx. US$16.1 billion), up 36 percent from a year earlier.
 
 

Chongqing’s digital publishing industry expected to post production value of RMB 800 million

2008-12-17 Chongqing

The digital publishing industry in Chongqing has experienced dramatic growth in recent years, with its gross production value expected to reach RMB 800 million. It is predicted that Chongqing’s digital publishing industry will maintain a growth rate at more than 50 percent, and the production value is expected to reach RMB 4 billion by 2012.

China’s TV direct sales market grows to RMB 7 billion in 2007

2008-10-29 Beijing
 
Analysys International, a leading advisor of technology, media and telecom (TMT) industries in China, recently released a report on the country’s TV shopping industry. In 2007, the scale of China's TV direct sales market reached RMB 7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 55.6%. However, the TV direct sales industry is also facing fierce competition pressure from traditional retail channels and new retail channels such as online shopping, according to the report. China's TV direct sales industry is expected to maintain continuous growth.

Hong Kong needs new medium channels

2008-09-09 Hong Kong
 
Though PSP and NDS are increasingly prevailing, they are difficult to become a new popular medium channel, as the relevant cost is expensive. However, Visa released a game worldwide before. Billboards have been around for a while in Hong Kong and don't change much from year to year. Ambient advertisements are effective means at pushing a brand message in front of consumers, and provide the ability to advertisers to maintain brand awareness.  The advertisements should be further developed in Hong Kong.
 

Producer of "Absolute Kids" confirms criticism from SARFT but says "no broadcasting ban"

2007-11-30 Hangzhou

A source said that the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) recently criticized "Absolute Kids", a children's show program of Zhejiang Satellite TV Station, at a regular meeting. The producer of the program confirmed yesterday that it did receive the criticism. But SARFT just asked the producer to improve the program as children in it have spoken frankly too much of the truth that can hardly accepted by the adults, and broadcast of the program has not been banned by the administration, according to the producer.

SARFT responds to complaints on sexual advertising noncompliance

2007-11-30 Beijing

Eleven complaints concerning non-compliant advertisements were received by the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) from 19 November to 26 November. The non-compliant advertisements include eight categories of sex related ads banned by the SARFT and ads allegedly misleading consumers. Recently, the SARFT responded to the complaints and said the non-compliant institutes will be punished by responsible agencies according to relevant laws and regulations.   

Focus Media makes two acquisitions in China

2007-11-28 Beijing

As reported, Focus Media has acquired a Beijing-based game advertising agency and a Shanghai-based media advertising company. When asked about the two acquisitions, Ji Hairong, vice president of Focus Media, refused to make any comments. Actually, the company has been continually pursuing M&As since the beginning of 2007, in an effort to march into the game advertising market. Industry analysts expected that the two acquisitions will take Focus Media to a new level.

Media is important to development of CSR

2007-11-20 Beijng

Media play an important role in the development of the corporate social responsibility (CSR). The topic of China’s CSR gained the most attention in 2006, and in the same year, media’s focus on CSR also reached a climax. Later, a broad range of CSR-themed activities led by media were held in succession. With more and more mainstream media’s attention on topics including labor, environment and society, some media not only hold various forums and surveys, but also launch special pages to report contents related to CSR. In addition, media are also required to shoulder their social responsibilities.

Effect of Olympic Games on development of IPTV remains uncertain

2007-10-25 Beijing

The upcoming Beijing 2008 Olympic Games have become a hot topic among the public. As a new media platform, IPTV is perfectly suitable for the rebroadcast of the grand competition due to its interactive characteristic. However, it will face the furious competition from the existing media platforms such as TV, radio, Internet and mobile phone, and will be restricted by the development of value-added services and the habits of the audience, among others. As a result, it remains unknown how the Olympic Games will affect the development of IPTV.

First-of-its-kind TV payment service available in China

2007-10-08 Guangzhou

Shenzhen Topway Video Communication Co., Ltd and China Union Pay (CUP) Shenzhen branch announced yesterday to launch the first-of-its-kind TV payment service in China. The cooperation between Shenzhen Topway Video Communication and CUP results in an interactive service platform for payment via TV. At present, ten banks provide the service.