The New Frontier in Content Commerce: Platform-Driven TV Gala Shows

 /  Technology  / 
In recent years, China’s big e-commerce players have partnered with major satellite networks to produce gala shows that promote major sales events such as Singles’ Day and the 618 Shopping Festival, and now, we are seeing more of these splashy programs being developed to heighten the buzz around competing platforms and boost sales through entertainment content.  Read More

Mango TV Shines on Unconventional Reality Show

 /  Celebrity  / 
Mango TV, the online video platform affiliated with Hunan Broadcasting System, launched the reality talent show whose Chinese name translates to “Sisters Who Brave Winds and Waves.” The first episode has received 400 million views so far and sparked a rally for shares of Mango Excellent Media Co. Ltd., operator of Mango TV. Read More

Headlines from China: Which TV Channel Will Win the Competition in the Second Half of 2020?

 /  Headlines From China  / 
The TV industry has raced into the second half of the game for 2020. Major TV channels such as Hunan TV and Zhejiang TV have recently held their investment fairs and released their TV series lineups for the next six months. Read More

Headlines from China: The Leading TV Production Company Daylight Entertainment’s Hard-earned Breakthrough

 /  Headlines From China  / 
China’s TV production powerhouse Daylight Entertainment has made great breakthrough in web series recently with the successful premiers of “If There’s No Tomorrow” and “Serenade of Peaceful Joy”. Read More

CBI News Wrap: Cosmetics-Animation Collaboration, October Brand Presence on TV

 /  CBI  / 
Chinese beauty brand Meiking had another Singles’ Day success this year through a collaboration with the animated fantasy series “Mo Dao Zu Shi." Read More

CBI News Wrap: TV and Video Investment Season, Self-Discipline Pledge

 /  CBI  / 
It’s investment season for Chinese TV and video industry. Over the past week or so, the major satellite networks and streaming services have been busy presenting their strategic plans and 2020 content offerings to advertisers and media.  Read More

Ten Korean Reality TV Shows that Got a Chinese Remake

 /  TV  / 
South Korean reality series featuring actor and ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ stars Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Simon Pegg is only one of many to have been adapted for Chinese viewers. Read More

Chinese TV Can’t Air Eurovision After Cutting Gay-Themed Act

 /  News  / 
LGBTI-related content in China’s media has decreased in recent years, experts say. Read More

Hit Mobile Game ‘Honour of Kings’ Inspires Celebrity TV Show

 /  News  / 
Thanks to the game’s extensive fan base and an A-list cast featuring actresses Angelababy and Lin Chi-ling, the new TV show “Kings Attack” has already gained 220 million views — though some unimpressed online commenters have called it “IQ-lowering” programming. Read More

Headlines from China: Alibaba’s Youku Announces 58 TV Drama Series

 /  Headlines From China  / 
Youku, one of China's top online video and streaming service platforms, recently announced 58 upcoming TV Drama Series. Read More

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