The Asia Video Summit marked a successful return to Hong Kong, with almost 300 delegates attending the conference in person and virtually. Hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), the Summit conversations centred around the key themes of ‘The Making of Korea and the Model for Who’s Next?’, ‘Video at the Crossroads’, ‘Technology Taking Over’, ‘The State of Video 2023’ and ‘The Advance of Advertising’, with a special opening session to set the stage, led by Henry Tan, … [Read more...] about Video industry is set for greater growth as opportunities abound beyond traditional TV in Asia
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AVIA’s Coalition Against Piracy makes progress in the fight against video piracy
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has been leading the way in the fight against piracy with its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), a group that provides insights into the video industry via reports and conferences that aims to support a vibrant video industry. Leading the way in AVIA’s fight against piracy is newly-appointed CAP General Manager, Matthew Cheetham who took over the role from Aaron Herps in February. A qualified lawyer specialising in intellectual property, particularly in … [Read more...] about AVIA’s Coalition Against Piracy makes progress in the fight against video piracy
OTT Summit 2022 focuses on growth in the region as competition intensifies across the globe
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is set to host its annual OTT Summit from 30 – 31 March, as the video industry continues to go through a massive evolution. With the global OTT market valued at over US$100B in 2020 and expected to reach US$220B by 2026, more and more media and content companies are revolutionising their businesses and attempting to become players in the streaming arena. And with growth starting to slow down in North America and Europe, Asia Pacific is now an … [Read more...] about OTT Summit 2022 focuses on growth in the region as competition intensifies across the globe
Satellite industry remains relevant amidst the shift to streaming
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) will be hosting its annual Satellite Industry Forum on Thursday, 18 November this year, under the Asia Video Summit umbrella of events that are taking place from 11 – 18 November. Momentous changes were already underway within the satellite industry when the Covid-19 crisis disrupted lives and businesses around the world. In 2020, segments of the satellite industry were hit hard, with rippling effects from the pandemic accelerating closures and sales. … [Read more...] about Satellite industry remains relevant amidst the shift to streaming
Aaron Herps steps up as General Manager of AVIA’s Coalition Against Piracy
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed Aaron Herps as the General Manager of its Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), following the departure of Neil Gane, who leaves AVIA to take up a position with the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment. Herps joined AVIA in 2019 as the Operations Manager for CAP, working alongside Gane on all CAP initiatives from government outreach to criminal investigations and associated enforcement actions against syndicates and streaming website … [Read more...] about Aaron Herps steps up as General Manager of AVIA’s Coalition Against Piracy
AVIA appoints Celeste Campbell-Pitt as its new Chief Policy Officer for the region
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed a new Chief Policy Officer to be based in its Singapore office, a first for the role. Celeste Campbell-Pitt joins AVIA on Monday, 3rd May, initially joining Chief Policy Officer John Medeiros, who will be retiring after a transition period. Medeiros, who is based in Hong Kong, and joined the Association then known as CASBAA, in 2005 as Vice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs, has been Chief Policy Officer since … [Read more...] about AVIA appoints Celeste Campbell-Pitt as its new Chief Policy Officer for the region
