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WAN-IFRA Launches 2016 Edition of Asian Digital Media Awards and Conference

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is launching the 7th edition of its Asian Digital Media Awards, the most prestigious digital competition for publishers in Asia. The Awards will be presented at WAN-IFRA's Digital Media Asia conference on 9 November in Singapore.
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SINGAPORE, May 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Asian Digital Media Awards 2016, jointly presented by WAN-IFRA and Google, recognise publishers who have adopted digital media and mobile strategies as part of their product offering to meet the major changes in how people consume news and information.

Started in 2010, the Asian Digital Media Awards are the leading recognition in Asia of outstanding work in the fields of online video, data visualisation, digital advertising campaigns, mobile services, websites, tablet publishing, new products, and reader engagement.

In previous years, companies such as the South China Morning Post, Thomson Reuters, Singapore Press Holdings and Apple Daily have clinched some of the top awards, some of them subsequently gaining global recognition at WAN-IFRA's World Digital Awards.

In an industry undergoing constant transformation, the Asian Digital Media Awards are a unique tool for publishers to motivate their digital teams and benchmark their achievements!

Entries can be submitted until 24 June 2016. More information is available at www.wan-ifra.org/adma.

Digital Media Asia Conference

The winners of the 7th Asian Digital Media Awards will be presented at Digital Media Asia (DMA) in Singapore on 9 November. Launched in 2009, DMA has evolved into the largest digital media event dedicated to the publishing industry in Asia. The event offers three focussed days of conference and master classes and a tech expo.

Media experts and executives from Asia and all over the world will discuss the issues that are currently reshaping the digital media business.

Top 5 digital priorities

Speakers from innovative media start-ups and leading media organisations such as The Economist and The Times of London will share case studies and best practices on five main topics:

  • Putting audience attention data into action
  • Beyond distributed content
  • Direct responses to ad blocking
  • The end of display advertising 1.0
  • Riding the live video and VR wave

A detailed conference programme is available at http://dma.wan-ifra.org.

Master Classes

On 8 Nove­mber, DMA will offer in-depth sessions on boosting digital revenues and creating innovative digital products, led by recognised international experts with a deep understanding of the specific nature and challenges of Asian markets.

DMA will also include organised visits and exclusive meetings at the APAC headquarters of leading digital pure players.

Digital Media Asia Expo

DMA will finally also offer an exhibition of digital services and technology. From Data Management Platforms (DMP), to Content Management Systems (CMS) and from programmatic advertising solutions to the latest analytics tools, DMA Expo will help participants to catch up with the latest developments in news publishing technology. Table-top displays, vendors of services and equipment will highlight their innovative offerings to the decision makers in the digital media space.

Event Venue & Hotel

The Orchard Hotel, 442 Orchard Road -- in the heart of Singapore's premier shopping and entertainment district -- is the venue and official hotel for DMA 2016. Digital Media Asia delegates and exhibitors/sponsors will enjoy a special rate.

Logo - http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20150319/8521501726

Source: WAN-IFRA
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