APAC

Piracy rates fall across APAC; awareness remains low: AVIA survey

Video piracy across the Asia-Pacific region continues to decline, but a significant number of consumers remain unaware of the cybersecurity risks associated with accessing pirated content, according to a new consumer survey released by the Asia Video Industry Association’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP). The findings, released in partnership ...


Aaj Tak

Aaj Tak launches India’s first AI-powered vertical TV for live news

Hindi news broadcaster Aaj Tak has introduced Vertical TV, a first-of-its-kind technology platform designed to transform how live television news is produced and consumed on mobile devices. The initiative makes Aaj Tak the first broadcaster in India to deploy an AI-powered, real-time adaptive vertical television experience at scale. According...


DPos

DPOs seek to pare payout to b’casters amid revenue challenges

India’s television distribution platform operators (DPOs) are pushing for lower payouts in content carriage agreements as shrinking subscriber numbers and rising channel prices continue to put pressure on their margins. The move is expected to trigger tough negotiations between distributors and broadcasters in the coming months, according to ind...