May 18 2011
TV Of Tomorrow 2011
We are very excited to share that the BeyondTV team will be presenting today at TV of Tomorrow 2011 Show (TVOT) in San Francisco.
TVOT is an annual conference in San Francisco for global gathering of executives, technologists and creatives working in the Interactive and Multi platform Television industry/community.
The show will feature a mix of keynotes, panels, debates, general sessions, workshops, new technology/product presentations, and more.
Some of the issues to be explored include:
- Connected-TV app stores, over-the-top delivery of live and on-demand programming, the “open cable API,” “cable as an app,” and more: the rapidly evolving relationship between the pay-TV, consumer electronics and programming/content industries.
- Reports from the field: How tcommerce, interactive advertising, social TV, connected-TV apps and other interactive TV deployments are fairing in the real world, and what these deployments tell us about the business models for the TV of tomorrow.
- The economics of interactive TV: which interactive platforms and services are generating revenues today and how?
- The future of TV design: How to ensure that usability and high-quality design become a core element of the interactive TV user experience, and not just an afterthought; strategies for designing cross-platform interactive video experiences; making the business case for good design; and more.
- The significance of pay-TV operators’ and broadcasters’ embrace of the iPad and other companion devices.
- The extent to which the popularity of social TV could change the nature of television programming and the economics of television.
- Enabling broadcast-synchronized interactivity through connected-TV apps. Hybrid TV and its significance for pay-TV operators.
- How gestural control and touchscreen interfaces could alter the user experience of television. The impact of new interactive broadband video technologies (hotspotting, overlays, image tracking, etc.) on the interactive TV space.
- The relationship between interactive TV, data generation and targeted advertising: new opportunities for measurement, analysis and addressability that are made possible by the advent of a national interactive TV platform.
- How interactive TV will impact local broadcasters and their markets. How interactive technologies are giving rise to new forms of cross-platform storytelling and new narrative genres.
- Outreach and evangelism: how to drive consumer awareness and adoption of interactive TV. Whether cable, satellite and telcos should work together on a united national interactive TV vision.
The TV of Tomorrow show will takes place for two days, May 17-18, 2011 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
Source: TVOT 2011
May 16 2011
Twitter & Facebook Have Growing Influence Over Global TV
Everyone has an opinion, and when it comes to TV shows everyone can now air that opinion. And the reason? Facebook and Twitter, the two most influential social platforms. Social networking and TV watching go together like ham and eggs, but a new report goes further, saying that the two powerhouses are also becoming the power brokers for the new global, digital TV landscape.
The report by Futurescape, a digital media research company says in their report on social TV that “Facebook and Twitter are now power brokers for the global television industry,”
he report looks at the ways social networking are permeating pretty much everyone and everywhere, “Their ability to create new business opportunities and engage viewers, boosting advertising and pay-TV revenue, gives them a significant and increasing influence over all aspects of television.”
In effect, social networks can now make or break a show. They can propel a niche show on a minor channel into the mainstream. And also kill a multi-million budget show after an episode.
There are some more interesting points coming from the report, including the fact that electronic program guides (EPG’s) are now incorporating Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to send an instant recommendion. And the important bit, “encouraging them to subscribe to pay-TV channels for particular programs.”
Big companies are seeing the power of social networking. Yahoo recently brought the social TV company IntoNow.
It may be seen as an interesting shift of power from the big Pay TV operators, but then it could just be seen as an extension of the TV review and critics who can also make or break a show.
Source: World TVPC
May 4 2011
BeyondTV – in Today Paper
Another news article about BeyondTV!
Thank you Today Paper & Peter Yeo for the writeup!
SINGAPORE – MTV changed the way we hear – or see, rather – music and propelled the television into every household. But, if Aleph Labs get their way, their technology will change the way we watch television.
Beyond TV (picture) extends the television experience by pushing extra content related to the show onto a “second screen”. This extra content would come in the form of real-time, interactive links that integrates social media. For example, while watching your favourite show, you can “like” it so friends and family members will get your personal stamp of approval – be it for the show or just that particular episode.
As CEO Arvind Singh revealed, BeyondTV uses “audio watermarking”, technology that uses the microphone on the tablet device to pick up the sound from the television and determines what channel and programme is being watched. The software then pulls out content related to the television programme and pushes it to the tablet.
BeyondTV contains an Electronic Program Guide (EPG), an interactive service that provides viewers with constantly updated information such as schedules and other rich data for current and coming programmes.
Mr Singh explained that most channels already produce an EPG which are synced with televisions, set-top boxes and tablet devices. Major EPG providers like Rovi already have widgets for Internet-connected televisions.
You can “check in” on the show so your friends are updated on the show you are watching. You can then share your thoughts and read comments from friends via social platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
Information for sports programmes such as team and player statistics or match overviews can also be sent to your tablet. You can also watch replays of key moments – bad refereeing or spectacular goals – during halftime, check on schedules of other matches or purchase match tickets and merchandise.
“Singaporeans are known to be very tech-savvy and are absolutely ready for BeyondTV, especially with integration of social network in the BeyondTV framework,” said Mr Singh.
Aleph Labs was one of 11 local establishments that took part in MIPTV last month. MIPTV is a content market for co-producing, buying, selling, financing and distributing entertainment content. The company had the honour of being one of 18 chosen finalists out of 159 entries from 20 countries to take part in Content 360, a competition for new media talents held at MIPTV.
The showcase provided a unique platform for digital producers, interactive agencies, digital designers, Internet content creators, game developers and mobile application providers to pitch their creative ideas. BeyondTV was pitched to the “rich media tablet and social apps” section.
Mr Singh said: “MIPTV was a very successful trip, we got validation for BeyondTV as a concept and our development effort was highly appreciated. We had many meetings during the event as well as substantial follow-ups after.”
Source: Today Online
Apr 19 2011
We Are On The News!
We are very excited to share that we were featured on the local newspaper today!
You can read the online version of the article on my paper, page 9.
Source: MyPaper
Apr 8 2011
CC Ventures & Content 360 Winners Revealed!
A big congratulations to all the winners for MIPTV 2011, we sincerely wish you all the best!
”The real winners in life are the people who look at every situation with an expectation that they can make it work or make it better.”
Beyond TV is a miracle and we are honoured to be selected and to be given a chance to present on such a prestigious platform and share our innovation with the world.
We are going to come back feeling like winners with all the reviews we had received so far.
Thank you for all the support once again!
Stay tuned for Beyond TV, because this is just the beginning.
Source MIP Blog: CC Ventures & Content 360 Winners Revealed
Apr 5 2011
Beyond TV – The lowdown
More videos explaining to you what is BeyondTV all about.
BeyondTV allow its users to interact, experience, engage & explore the show that they are currently watching.
Let the videos below do the talking.
Apr 5 2011
Singapore Media Fusion
Special thanks to MDA & Singapore Media Fusion for putting up Beyond TV poster at their booth over at MIPTV 2011 in Cannes, France.
This is definitely one of our proudest moment and the start of a good working partnership.
Singapore Media Fusion:
SMF – a positioning strategy geared towards promoting the achievements of Singapore media companies and talents-boosts the local media community by nurturing and training local talent; conducting targeted marketing campaigns; facilitating partnerships and tie-ups; and initiating support schemes.
SMF also helps local companies and professionals take flight at international events and festivals around the globe by organising delegations and setting up dedicated Singapore Pavilions.
Encapsulated by its four key thrusts-Bold. Surprising. Optimistic. Supportive-SMF presents a unified front for Singapore companies in the international marketplace and projects a unique voice for the Singapore media community.
Apr 4 2011
Beyond TV – The Final Cut
We have been talking and sharing with you about Beyond TV.
What is a second screen?
How will it benefit you?
What exactly is Beyond TV?
All questions will be answered.
Watch the video and get ready to be blown away!
