Monthly Archives: August 2020
Netflix tools up in South East Asia as Disney+ Indonesia launch sets scene for streaming battle
US streaming giant Netflix is ramping up its mobile-only subscription plans in Southeast Asia and expanding local content, senior executives told Reuters, just as arch-rival Disney arrives in the fast-growing market. The world’s biggest video streaming platform by paid customers, Netflix told Reuters more than a million of its nearly 200 million subscribers around the […]
Apple, Google & Epic Games: The Fortnite battle where no-one can claim a victory royale
A battle to the death that should be taking place on an island between 100 players is about to go down between three technological business giants. Epic Games is at war with Apple and Google Play. Unlike Fortnite, the 100-player ‘Battle Royale’ game which has become one of the world’s most popular games in history, […]
NME Asia: British music brand launches in Asia
Iconic UK music brand NME has launched in Asia, even as the entertainment industry is hit by the coronavirus. NME says its new Singapore-based website will deliver a fresh approach to the South East Asian music scene. he company says it will initially focus on Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines and has plans to rapidly […]
4 Keys To Making Online Learning Work
Strict US lockdowns ended weeks ago, but many people across the country School closures amid the coronavirus pandemic have put many educators in an unfamiliar position, forcing them to quickly transition to a distance-learning model with very little time to prepare. Teaching in an online environment requires many of the same strategies that lead to […]
Game lag: Poor digital infrastructure, human capital hinder gaming growth
Poor digital infrastructure and a lack of human capital are hampering gaming industry growth in Indonesia despite opportunities to expand during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indonesian Game Industry Association (AGI) has said. The AGI’s chairman Cipto Adiguno said on Wednesday that the gaming and digital industry had the potential to outpace other economic sectors as […]
UMPG China held songwriting camp with League of Legends firm
The opportunities for artists to perform live at eSports events is incredible. Now Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has spied an opportunity for songwriters too. Its China arm recently organised a songwriting camp with Riot Games China – the local division of the publisher of League of Legends, one of the most popular games used […]
Virus Alters Where People Open Their Wallets, Hinting at a Halting Recovery
Strict US lockdowns ended weeks ago, but many people across the country are still avoiding malls, restaurants and other businesses. The shift in behavior points to a reshaping of American commerce, fueling questions about the strength and speed of the economic recovery as the coronavirus continues to spread.. Through the end of last week, daily […]
Handing Off Your Business? 14 Strategies For Success
Every business owner eventually has to step aside to make room for his or her successor. Handing over the reins is more than just a formality, however—several important steps must be taken first. Without proper consideration and a clear transfer plan, the successor won’t have the necessary tools and information at their disposal to run […]
Report: Digital marketing agencies during COVID-19
The impact of COVID-19 was felt by agencies large and small across the globe. Read to find out what more than 130 digital agencies in the industry think about the impact of the outbreak and how they plan to navigate their business going forward. COVID-19 versus digital businesses The uncertainty of the prevailing coronavirus pandemic […]
How To Wisely Wield The Power Of Leadership
We influence, positively and negatively, in every action, reaction, and interaction. Getting excited about a topic, feeling frustrated about avoidable rework, or digging into a problem to root out solutions… each moment is one to be mindful of how we are perceived.. Why is that? Because even if we “just want to help” or are […]