Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Global Lung Cancer Coalition to identify patient challenges and improve support strategies in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim

SYDNEY & INGELHEIM, Germany - Monday, October 28th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

    ‘Lung Cancer: We’re Listening’, an innovative visual survey will gather real-world insights from those affected by lung cancer
    Collaboration announced at World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC), the world’s largest medical meeting dedicated to lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Global Lung Cancer Coalition (GLCC) announced today, at the 15th World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) in Sydney, Australia, a campaign, supported by Boehringer Ingelheim (BI), to increase the knowledge and understanding of real world challenges facing individuals and families battling lung cancer. ‘Lung Cancer: We’re Listening’ will gather much needed feedback from individuals touched by lung cancer – including patients, carers, family members, friends, healthcare professionals and work colleagues.

“By gathering insights and listening to real-life experiences from those directly affected by lung cancer, we can increase our knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by lung cancer patients,” said Dr Matthew Peters, chair of The Global Lung Cancer Coalition. “This knowledge can be used by the GLCC and shared with appropriate healthcare providers to effect change and improve patient-centric programmes, services and tools. This closely aligns with the GLCC’s commitment to improving outcomes for all lung cancer patients and placing lung cancer squarely on the global health agenda.”

Lung cancer is not only the most common cancer in the world, accounting for 1.6 million new cancer cases each year,1 but it is also the biggest cancer killer.2 Lung cancer is not just one disease; there are distinct subtypes and tailored approaches to treatment can improve patient outcomes. However, there is still a lack of understanding of the disease, and its impact on patients and those caring for them. A key driver of ‘Lung Cancer: We’re Listening’ is a global need to better understand the real world challenges of lung cancer patients. By learning more about their specific challenges with many topics, including relating to changes in roles and relationships, stigmatisation, and difficulty communicating with their healthcare team, the campaign will help to improve the support and information available to them.

‘Lung Cancer: We’re Listening’ adopts a unique approach to gathering patient feedback by minimizing the text-based feedback format and focusing on presenting the survey visually. A novel online tool, with a simple navigation, asks respondents to click on predefined graphics, symbols and elements within a web-based visual world to give their feedback on issues that are relevant to them. The visual elements represent challenges and issues of importance in the lives of lung cancer patients and their caregivers and families. The graphics and symbols they select will reveal their most pressing issues and concerns, mirroring over time the lung cancer patient’s real world agenda and experiences.

This approach is the first of its kind designed to ‘listen in’ on the real world of lung cancer patients, and bridge the gap between healthcare providers and their patients’ situations. Results will be shared with the lung cancer community and the insights shared with those involved in providing patient services to aid the development of new programmes, services and educational materials that better meet patients’ needs.

“We need to understand how patients feel, in order to better help them,” said Prof Klaus Dugi, Corporate Senior Vice President Medicine, Boehringer Ingelheim. "With patients at the centre of our commitment to oncology, together with the GLCC we can use ‘Lung Cancer: We’re Listening’ to inform programmes on a global scale and to develop more effective approaches to support the lung cancer community by improving patients’ lives beyond treatment.”

The ‘Lung Cancer: We’re Listening’ website will launch in mid-November to coincide with Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Notes to Editors

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/news/news_releases/press_releases/2013/28_october_2013_oncology.html

References

1 Ferlay J, ShinHR, Bray F, et al. Estimates of worldwide burden of cancer in 2008:GLOBOCAN 2008. Int J Cancer. 2010;127:2893-917. 2 Parkin DM, Bray F, Ferlay J, Pisani P. Global cancer statistics 2002. CA Cancer J Clin 2005;55:74-108.

Contacts
Boehringer Ingelheim
Corporate Communications
Media + PR:
Reinhard Malin
Phone: +49 6132 – 77 90815
Fax: +49 6132 – 77 6601
Email: press@boehringer-ingelheim.com



GLCC:
Dr. Matthew Peters
Chairman, Global Lung Cancer Coalition
Matthew.Peters@sswahs.nsw.gov.au







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IntervalZero Releases Service Pack 1 for RTX64 Real-Time Software; Provides First Full Access to 64-bit Memory Range in Microsoft Windows

RTX64 and RTX transform Microsoft Windows into a real-time operating system (RTOS)

WALTHAM, Mass. - Monday, October 28th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE) IntervalZero today released Service Pack 1 for RTX64 2013, the 64-bit version of its hard real-time software, which provides the first direct access to a larger range of memory through 64-bit addressing natively in Microsoft Windows.

Real-time applications running on 64-bit Windows with RTX64 can access 128GB of non-paged memory, depending on actual mapped physical RAM size. By comparison 32-bit Windows 7 has a non-paged memory limitation of 2GB. Overall, 64-bit Windows’ 512GB of physical memory dwarfs the 4GB physical memory limitation in 32-bit Windows.

“RTX64’s larger range of memory, which is visible and accessible concurrently from multiple cores in a symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) configuration, represents a first for the Windows RTOS world,” said IntervalZero CEO Jeffrey Hibbard. “The value of increased, directly accessible real-time memory within Windows, and the resulting superior performance distinguishes RTX64 from virtualization alternatives and 32-bit based RTOS solutions.”

Importantly, Windows with RTX64 will create new opportunities for developers worldwide that are designing sophisticated, intelligent systems in markets as diverse as industrial automation, digital audio and medical.

Hibbard said, “RTX64 can deliver functionality at price points previously unattainable in Windows environments. Vision systems, as an example, are in high demand in many industrial uses, but until now they have been extremely expensive to develop. With RTX64 on Windows they become much more feasible.

“Just as PLCs did 10 years ago, and EtherCAT did five years ago, RTX64 on Windows will drive competitive advantages. A good example is that real-time network standards become accessible – AVB, GigE Vision and Ravenna. For sure, medical markets, given bigger fields of view, will innovate; motion systems will see advances as well, through more degrees of freedom for small form factor assembly.”

Hibbard also noted that for simulation models requiring both large memory pools and real time, SMP-enabled RTX64 can execute those models on dedicated RTX cores, isolating real-time functions on separate cores while also eliminating the need for expensive dedicated hardware.

IntervalZero’s RTX64 and RTX transform Windows into a real-time operating system (RTOS) and RTX64 can scale from 1 to 63 cores for dedicated real-time processing.

For complex, connected embedded systems that seek to take advantage of Windows’ world-class HMI and that also require determinism and hard-real time, RTX64 and RTX provide an RTOS that is tightly integrated with Windows. Where Windows provides timers with a maximum resolution – smallest granularity – of 1000 μs (1 millisecond), RTX64/RTX lower this to 1 μs where supported by the hardware.

Notably, RTX64 and RTX extend the Windows operating system’s capabilities – without altering or modifying the Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) – to deliver determinism and hard real- time performance without relying on latency-inherent virtualization approaches or unnecessarily complicated inter-process communications schemes.

RTX64 is a key component of the IntervalZero RTOS Platform that comprises x86 and x64 multicore multiprocessors, Windows, and real-time Ethernet (e.g. EtherCAT or PROFINET) to outperform real-time hardware such as DSPs and radically reduce the development costs for systems that require determinism or hard real-time.

Highlights of the RTX64 SP1 release include:

    The addition of real-time kernel (RTK) support allowing Windows drivers to communicate with real-time applications. This functionality gives developers greater flexibility within their application design. Developers can choose to combine Windows processes (.EXE), Windows kernel drivers (.SYS), real-time processes (.RTSS) and real-time dynamic link libraries (.RTDLLs) to build applications that can take advantage of the full feature set of the Windows operating system.
    The addition of a control panel allows for configuration of the RTX64 subsystem. The control panel integrates seamlessly into the Windows control panel area, making RTX64 functionality searchable and configurable using standard Windows search capabilities.
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 build support is available. An application wizard is available to allow for quick real-time application creation with selectable common code templates using objects such as events or interrupts. IntervalZero has also verified that a subset of the Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 C Runtime library can be used within real-time applications, allowing developers to use standard C Runtime functionality within their Windows and real-time processes
    A real-time network driver – RtIGB – supporting the Intel® i210 Ethernet controllers is now available for use with the RT-TCP/IP stack. This driver expands the set of network adapters supported by default within RTX64.
    Support has been added for Windows 8 and Windows Embedded Standard 8.
    A new Latency View tool allows users to view and compare system timer response latencies on multiple cores at the same time. Users can also add loads to stress the system to determine if it can meet their application’s real-time needs.

IntervalZero is a Microsoft Embedded Gold Partner and was recognized as a leading Windows Embedded Partner worldwide in 2012, 2011, 2010, and 2009. IntervalZero is a member of the Intel Embedded Alliance and RTX’s value in digital signal processing is featured on Intel’s web site.

Contacts

IntervalZero Inc.

Brian Carter, 508-277-7570

VP Strategic Communications

brian.carter@intervalzero.com

www.intervalzero.com

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central Opens for Passengers

ME Newswire

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, October 27th 2013

The new passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) opened its doors for business today following its official inauguration and the welcoming of the first commercial flight.

A large delegation of local dignitaries and aviation officials toured the facility following the unveiling of a commemorative display and welcomed the arrival of the first commercial flight, Wizz Air flight W6 2497 arriving from Budapest, Hungary. Also present were aircraft from Gulf Air and Jazeera Airlines both of which will commence operations at DWC soon.

“Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central will play a vital role in the future development of Dubai as a centre for trade, commerce, transport and logistics and tourism. I am impressed by the efficiency and convenience of this new terminal,” said HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai Airports. “The opening of this facility signals the historic beginning of a long-term plan to build the largest airport in the world to accommodate the tremendous passenger growth and contribute to the continued economic and social development of Dubai.”

The new passenger terminal offers full retail as well as food and beverage amenities. It is serviced by one A380 capable runway, 64 remote aircraft stands and has capacity for up to 7 million passengers per year.

Dubai Airports has thus far confirmed operations with three airlines. Wizz Air, which provides low-cost air transport across 30 countries with 16 bases across Europe, will provide non-stop services linking DWC to Central and Eastern Europe. Jazeera Airways will commence operations with two weekly flights starting October 31st, 2013.  Most recently, Gulf Air has announced its intention to start daily operations to Bahrain on December 8, 2013. Dubai Airports is in discussions with a number of other interested carriers.

“The location, convenience and compact nature of DWC are compelling attributes,” added Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports. “Airline and customer interest in this airport continues to grow and we hope to announce additional services in the near future.”

-Ends-

Notes to the editor:

Images and B-roll of the opening are available on our website, www.dubaiairport.com

Contacts

Dubai Airports

Julius Baumann, Corporate Communications Manager

+971-55-495-1954



Ali Zaigham, Manager Press Relations

+971-50-245-5681







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ADP Takes Part in the EFQM Forum

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Friday, October 25th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

In pursuance of its commitment to communicate with local and international partners in the various areas related to the development of police work, the Abu Dhabi Police took part in the annual European Foundation on Quality Management (EFQM) Forum, recently held in Austria’s capital Vienna.

This participation reflects the Abu Dhabi Police’s keenness to observe the best practices in the field of organizational excellence. It also comes in line with the police leadership’s instructions to acquaint the international community with the achievements of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, and share both its experience and cultural role in maintaining security and stability.

Major General Mohammed bin Al Awadhi Al Menhali, Director General of Human Resources, Head of the Quality and Excellence team, lauded the Forum as the most prominent event in the field of excellence on the European level. He also emphasized the importance of acquainting the more than 350 participants in this annual forum with the myriad achievements of Abu Dhabi Police.

Colonel Thani Butti Al Shamesi, Head of the Training Department at Abu Dhabi Police, indicated that this annual Forum is a platform for international institutions, bodies, departments and companies implementing the EFQM Excellence Model worldwide. The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ’s participation strengthens its presence on the international scene, and enables it to review the best practices introduced by participants and winners of the EFQM Excellence Award for 2013.

Al Shamesi lauded the sponsorship role of the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters as a Gold Sponsor. As part of this sponsorship, it dedicated a full page in English for the event, to highlight the Abu Dhabi Police excellence in all areas of work to worldwide participants. It also showcases the Abu Dhabi Police’s achievements as the leading entity implementing the EFQM Excellence Model in its operations.

The Abu Dhabi Police delegation to the Conference included Colonel Thani Butti Al Shamsi, Head of the Training Department; Lt. Colonel Mohammed Ali Al Muhairi, Head of the Employees Performance Appraisal Department; and Major Khalfan Al Mansouri from the Education Department. The delegation also included Major Rashid Al Dosari, Chief of Organizational Excellence Secretariat at the Strategy and Performance Development Department; Captain Taghrid Al Sayyed;   Captain Samira Al Otaibi; and a number of individuals working in the field of excellence.

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Contacts

The UAE Minister of Interior's General Secretariat, Tactical Affairs and Security Media Department

Abu Dhabi Police GHQ - Security Media

Chris Cron +971-(0)-50-987-1317

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ZTE and China Telecom Set World Record in Real-Time Terabit Optical Transmission

Real-time data transmission completed over 3,200 kilometers; strengthens ZTE’s global leadership in terabit optical network systems

SHENZHEN, China - Monday, October 28th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, is pleased to announce that the company set a world record in real-time terabit optical transmission in collaboration with China Telecom Corporation Ltd. Beijing Research Institute.

Deploying a terabit Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) real-time transmission system based on ZTE’s ZXONE 8700 platform, ZTE and China Telecom completed real-time data transmission over a distance of 3,200 kilometers on G.652 optical fiber without Raman amplification that was error-free for 24 hours, achieving a world record. The real-time nature of the successful test by ZTE and China Telecom marked a major advance from past experiments that were based on offline systems.

ZTE and China Telecom built the fastest and longest-distance real-time optical transport system by using advanced Nyquist WDM Terabit PM-QPSK optical modulation and optical coherent detection technologies, in addition to ultra-high-speed signal processing and soft-decision forward error correction algorithms, achieving spectral efficiency of 4bit/Hz/s.

The latest advance by ZTE further strengthened the company’s global leadership in terabit optical transport systems. As demand for bandwidth explodes globally, research into data transport systems capable of support data transmission of over 100 Gigabit per second is becoming a priority for operators and technology vendors globally. Long-haul transmission capability and spectral efficiency are two of the biggest hurdles that must be overcome to drive the successful deployment of Beyond 100G systems. ZTE’s industry leadership in long-haul and high-speed optical transport systems will help operators sustainably increase the bandwidth of their networks, and reduce the total cost of ownership.

In 2012, ZTE and Deutsche Telekom successfully completed 100G/400G/1T long-haul transmission over 2,450 kilometers, setting a record in long-distance multi-rate mixed transmission. ZTE has successfully deployed more than 50 100G trial and commercial networks globally.

ZTE posted record revenue in optical network products in the second-quarter of 2013, achieving the industry’s fastest growth rate in the preceding 12-month period, according to data from research company Ovum. ZTE was the world’s No. 2 vendor in optical network products, scoring a higher ranking than vendors including Alcatel Lucent. ZTE also ranked second in market share in the optical transport network product segment.

About ZTE

ZTE is a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions with the most comprehensive product range covering virtually every telecommunications sector, including wireless, access & bearer, VAS, terminals and professional services. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services to over 500 operators in more than 160 countries, helping them to meet the changing needs of their customers while growing revenue. ZTE commits 10 per cent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in several international bodies devoted to developing telecommunications industry standards. ZTE is committed to corporate social responsibility and is a member of the UN Global Compact. The company is China’s only listed telecom manufacturer that is publicly traded on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ). For more information, please visit www.zte.com.cn.

Contacts

ZTE Corporation

Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207

ma.gaili@zte.com.cn



ZTE Corporation

Margrete Ma, +86 755 26775207

ma.gaili@zte.com.cn



Edelman PR

Mark Lee, +852 2837 4756

mark.lee@edelman.com



Edelman PR

Mark Lee, +852 2837 4756

mark.lee@edelman.com

Andres Vejarano, +852 2837 4735

andres.vejarano@edelman.com



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Coca-Cola Continues Strong Investment in China with Opening of 43rd Production Facility

New Bottling Plant in Hebei Part of Planned US$4 Billion Investment in China Over Three Years

ME NewsWire / Business Wire

SHIJIAZHUANG, HEBEI, China - Saturday, October 26th 2013

Muhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca-Cola Company, today inaugurated Coca-Cola China’s 43rd plant in China and its first in Shijiazhuang, Hebei. The new plant represents a US$106 million (RMB 650 million) investment and is part of a greater three-year, US$4 billion current investment plan for 2012-2014 that underscores Coca-Cola’s continued confidence in and commitment to China.

“Coca-Cola’s investment in China is strategically important in achieving our 2020 Vision goals, and largely possible due to our partnerships with COFCO and our other bottling partners,” said Kent. “This new plant in Shijiazhuang will help Coca-Cola create a lasting positive impact in the community and contribute to a sustainable future for the people of Hebei.”

The 170,000-square-meter (42 acres) plant begins bottling with both sparkling and still beverage lines producing Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, and Minute Maid. Three additional lines will be installed over the next few years. With a population of more than 72 million and a per capita GDP of US$5,259, Hebei province has become one of the country’s most important growth markets.

The capital investment provides 2,000 jobs and generates 20,000 indirect job opportunities in the local community. The new Hebei plant implements Coca-Cola’s stringent conservation and source water protection plans and efficiently manages water use by reusing treated wastewater and replenishing water used back to the community. These efforts are part of the Company’s commitment to accelerate business growth in a responsible and sustainable manner.

“Coca-Cola’s bottling business is of strategic importance to the COFCO Group as it provides consumers with a full range of beverage choices,” said Zhang Jixiang, President and Chief Operation Officer of COFCO Coca-Cola. “Today’s inauguration of this world-class plant is a major milestone. Upon completion, it will become the largest of our 12 Coca-Cola bottling plants in China.”

With bottling plants in all five provinces of North China, this latest addition underpins Coca-Cola’s ability to deliver a robust portfolio of products that meet the increasingly diversified needs of consumers in China’s fast-growing beverage market. Hebei has generated more than 2.4 billion servings annually and delivered double-digit cumulative average annual growth since 2008.

About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world's most valuable and recognizable brands, our Company's portfolio features 16 billion-dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of more than 1.8 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journey at www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo, visit our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com or find us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/the-coca-cola-company.

About Coca-Cola China

Coca-Cola is one of the most well-known international brands in China, with a leading position in the soft drinks market. Since re-entering China in 1979, Coca-Cola has invested more than US$5 billion in the local market, including US$ 3 billion investments from 2009 to 2011. Coca-Cola has established a total of 43 plants in China. The Coca-Cola system employs more than 50,000 people, virtually 99 percent of whom are local hires. Coca-Cola and its bottlers have always been active corporate citizens in China, promoting sustainable environmental projects and development of local communities through education and cooperative public-private endeavors with a total contribution of over RMB 200 million in China. Coca-Cola is also the only corporation that has sponsored Special Olympics, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, EXPO and Universiade in China. For more information about our company, please visit our Website at www.coca-cola.com.cn or follow our corporate micro-blog at weibo.com/cokechina.

Contacts

The Coca-Cola Company

China:

Yanhong Zhao, +86.138.0292.6910



Atlanta:

Petro Kacur, +01 404.676.2683







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Sunday, October 27, 2013

Media and entertainment business forecast to outperform major stock market indices in 2013, according to new EY report

LOS ANGELES - Saturday, October 26th 2013 [ME NewsWire]

    Cable operators expected to be most profitable media and entertainment sector with 41% profit margin
    Interactive media sector boasts highest EBITDA dollar growth rate of 22%
    Film and television sector lowers production costs by releasing less product, sees increasing revenue from digital streaming platforms, resulting in 11% annual compound growth

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- For the first time in five years, the media and entertainment industry is expected to outperform the major stock market indices in 2013, according to Spotlight on Profitable Growth: Media and Entertainment, Vol. VI, a new report just released by EY. Overall revenue and EBITDA dollars have continued to climb steadily for media and entertainment companies while many other industries are continuing to struggle through a difficult economic period.

The report provides a performance comparison of the overall media and entertainment business to major stock market indices as well as a ranking of 10 media and entertainment industry sectors on both their profitability and profitability growth rate.

In 2013, it is estimated that the media and entertainment industry will outperform the major cross-industry stock market indices (figure 1). The 10 sectors of the media and entertainment industry measured by EY are expected to have a 2013 estimated profit margin of 26% followed by the S&P 500 Index, 24%; FTSE 100 Index, 23%; CAC 40 Index, 18%; DAX 30 Index, 16%; and the Nikkei Index, 12%.

“Media and entertainment companies are maintaining and growing their businesses primarily by growing their digital revenues and scaling back overhead associated with traditional media,” said John Nendick, Global Media and Entertainment Leader at EY. “In emerging markets, increases in advertising, as well as rising incomes and media consumption, have also helped drive revenue and fuel long-term growth as consumers in mature markets continue to migrate toward digital.”

When looking at overall profitability of 10 media and entertainment sectors during the five years covered by the report, 2009-2013e, (figure 2), cable operators have the highest average profitability at 41%, followed by cable networks, 37%, interactive media, 35%; satellite television, 26%; electronic games, 25%; conglomerates, 23%; content and information services, 19%; television broadcast, 17%; film and television production, 10%; and music, 10%.

For estimated profitability in 2013, media and entertainment sector rankings shifted from the five-year average with cable operators placing first at 41%; cable networks, 38%; interactive media, 33%; electronic games, 26%; satellite television, 25%; conglomerates, 25%; television broadcast, 19%; content and information services, 19%; film and television production, 12%; and music, 10%.

A review of the 2009-2013e compound annual growth rate (figure 2) shows that in terms of EBITDA dollars, interactive media is the fastest growing media and entertainment sector at 22%, followed by electronic games, 14%; film and television production, 11%; cable networks, 10%; conglomerates, 9%; TV broadcast, 9%; satellite television, 8%; cable operators, 6%; content and information services, 2%; and music, 1%.

The report also provides specific insight into each of the 10 media and entertainment sectors, identifying opportunities, challenges and outlook for future growth. Highlights include:

    Interactive media companies are seeing strong growth from an increase in online advertising.
    EBITDA dollars for electronic gaming companies are increasing due to rising consumption on social and casual gaming platforms.
    Despite rising programming costs, satellite television companies show steady growth from cost controls and increasing revenue.
    Advertisers still value the ability of television broadcast to reach large audiences despite the rise of competing platforms.
    In 2012, global music revenues increased for the first time since 1999 due to the growth of licensed digital music services and paid digital downloads.
    Newspaper and magazine companies continue to face challenging times from declining advertising and subscription revenues. However, business information services companies are reporting stable revenues and margins.

About EY’s Global Media & Entertainment Center

In an industry synonymous with creativity and innovation, the bar for business excellence is set high. You need to embrace new technology, develop new distribution models and satisfy the demands of a voracious and outspoken consumer. At the same time it’s important to manage costs, exceed stakeholder expectations and comply with new regulations. There’s always another challenge just around the corner. EY’s Global Media & Entertainment Center can help. We bring together a high-performance, worldwide team of media and entertainment professionals with deep technical experience in providing assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services to the industry’s leaders. Our network of professionals collaborate and share knowledge around the world, to provide exceptional client service and leverage our leading market share position to provide you with actionable information, quickly and reliably.

About EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

EY refers to the global organization and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients. For more information about our organization, please visit ey.com.

This news release has been issued by EYGM Limited, a member of the global EY organization that also does not provide any services to clients.

Contacts

EY Global Media Relations

Bijal Tanna

+44-20-7951-8837

btanna@uk.ey.com



The Honig Company, LLC

Steve Honig

818-986-4300

press@honigcompany.com