Media Panel
"The State of the Media Industry in the GCC: Digital Media Propensity, New Platforms, New Opportunities"
The changes that impacted the media industry globally and regionally--including the economic downturn, online development, new mobile access devices and new media zones--drive the industry to a new edge. This panel will examine (1) the state of the media industry in the GCC; (2) the emergence of the Internet as a viable platform for news consumption and how it affects traditional media channels in the region; (3) challenges faced by the GCC television industry, including low advertising revenues and the low penetration of pay TV; and (4) exploring the fastest growing media sectors as new platforms for media consumption in the region.
Venue: Lecture Hall A
Date & Time: Monday 12th March, 2012 -- 15:45 - 16:45
Malcolm WallChief Executive Officer Abu Dhabi Media Corporation |
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As Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Media, Malcolm Wall leads one of the largest multi-platform media organizations in the Middle East. He joined the company in September 2011, and oversees Abu Dhabi Media’s 20+ market-leading brands across the broadcast, .. read more |
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