IPTV (Broadband TV) is picking up in popularity in Singapore. With a high broadband penetration (57.4%* households), Singapore is attracting many IPTV operators.
*IDA Singapore

Currently there are 4 players in the market >>
1. i.View by Starhub
2. mobtv by MediaCorp
3. I:)EAS V-O-D by Singnet
4. m2btv by M2B

In addition to these 4 players, 2 new incoming players had recently obtained licences from MDA >>
1. Reeltime media (to be launched by Christmas)
2. OBSTV Asia (trial testing)

As broadband speed increases and the trend that PCs / laptops are increasingly integrated as leisure tools, IPTV is poised to grow. IPTV has the potential to develop greater interactivity than TV and proposes exciting advertising opportunities.

Catcha Media Group's OK Magazine (Singapore Edition) will cease at its September edition. The title lasted for 9 issues and ran at a loss. Few advertisers supported the magazine and did not wished to be associated with it as it projected an image as a 'celebrity gossip' publication.

The magazine market in Singapore is highly saturated and new titles often do not last beyond a year. Foreign magazines are also widely available. Catcha's 'Four Four Two' also ceased its run in Singapore early 2nd quarter this year. A new magazine 'Arena' (male fashion/lifestyle magazine) will be launched in Nov, the magazine will likely to be more popular with advertisers but will need to see if it can capture enough readers to keep it alive.