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RS takes on revenue decline
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 07/05/2015
» The local music industry has started using a wider range of marketing tools to survive after failing to generate sufficient revenue from digital music downloads, says SET-listed RS Plc.
Glum outlook for ad industry
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 26/03/2015
» The advertising industry may see flat growth in the first half of this year due to lower budget injections by advertisers and the pressure of the economic slowdown on consumers' purchasing power.
Listed firms' profits down
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 09/03/2015
» Listed media companies witnessed a sharp fall in profits last year because of high initial investment costs for the construction of their digital TV networks, as well as the domestic political impasse.
Advertising sector targets boost from state stimulus
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 31/01/2015
» The advertising industry hopes the government’s economic stimulus will increase ad spending by 4-5% this year after the political turmoil and mounting household debts took a toll last year.
Showbiz set for year-end turnaround
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 07/11/2014
» Show business and concert organisers are planning a string of cool-season events, many of which were postponed from earlier this year because of political turmoil.
Ad firms pin hopes on government stimulus
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 17/10/2014
» The Thai advertising industry is still weak and will not recover until next year when the government carries out its economic measures and invests in infrastructure megaprojects, says media company Group M.
Channel 3 talks fail, BEC may sue
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 24/09/2014
» The second round of talks to end the dispute between Channel 3 and the broadcasting regulator was another failure, and Bangkok Entertainment Co, holder of the analogue channel's concession, is mulling legal action.
NBTC lets Ch 3 stay on analogue
News, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 02/09/2014
» Viewers can continue enjoying analogue broadcasts by Channel 3 for free as usual in accordance with the National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) May 24 announcement despite fierce protests by digital TV operators.
Plan B eyes regional drive
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 29/08/2014
» Plan B Media Plc, Thailand's second largest out-of-home (OOH) media service provider, is looking to make a bold step abroad with an ambitious goal to become the market leader in Southeast Asia by 2019.
MCOT chief steps down in dispute over equipment
Business, Saengwit Kewaleewongsatorn, Published on 16/05/2014
» Anek Permvongseni, president of MCOT Plc, the broadcaster of Channel 9, has stepped down due to the state-run broadcaster's declining performance in the first quarter and political intervention in the procurement of digital TV network equipment.