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BroadcastAsia 2007 to focus on IPTV
Mumbai: BroadcastAsia returns to Singapore this June in a series of conferences – namely Broadcast Asia International, RadioAsia and New Media. The digital multimedia and entertainment technology event aims to bring the industry together in a discussion of the latest developments in digital technology, radio and new media. |
Key industry organisations who would be presenting a session include, ABU, IABM, WorldDMB, Canadian Film and Television Production Association (CFTPA). The RadioAsia conference is themed ‘The Future of Radio in the Age of Convergence‘ and will explore the evolution of radio. The sessions will debate and identify radio‘s position within the current media landscape of multiple platform deliveries. It will also discuss how radio can adapt to cater to the fast-changing audience‘s profile and needs. |
Jointly organized by Singapore Media Academy (a MediaCorp company) and Singapore Exhibition Services, the New Media Conference on 22 June will focus on challenges and social implications of User Generated Content (UGC) on new media consumption. It will discuss solutions to existing threats and harnessing UGC to its maximum potential. A case study of successful UGC business model, citizen journalism & Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of UGC will be made used for the purpose. |
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With 57 per cent single new users, Ashley Madison rebrands as discreet dating platform
Platform says majority of new members now identify as single
INDIA: Ashley Madison is shedding the “married-dating” label that defined it for two decades, repositioning itself as a platform for discreet dating in what it calls the post-social media age.
The rebrand, unveiled in India on 27 February, 2026, marks a structural shift in business model and identity. Once synonymous with married dating, the company now describes itself as the “premier destination for discreet dating” under a new tagline: Where Desire Meets Discretion.
The pivot is data-driven. Internal figures show that 57 per cent of global sign-ups between 1 January and 31 December, 2025 identified as single: a notable departure from the platform’s married core. The company argues that its community has already evolved beyond its original positioning.
“In an age where our lives have been constantly put on public display, privacy has become the new luxury,” said Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable. He framed the platform’s offering as “ethical discretion” for singles, separated, divorced and non-monogamous users seeking private connections.
The shift also taps into wider digital fatigue. A global survey conducted by YouGov for Ashley Madison, covering 13,071 adults across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US, found mounting discomfort with hyper-public online lives.
Among dating app users, 30 per cent cited constant swiping and messaging as a source of fatigue, while 24 per cent pointed to pressure to curate public-facing profiles and early personal disclosure. Some 27 per cent said fears of screenshots or information being shared contributed to exhaustion; an equal share cited unwanted attention.
The retreat from oversharing appears broader. According to the survey, 46 per cent of adults actively try to keep most aspects of their life private online. Only 8 per cent feel comfortable sharing most aspects publicly, while 35 per cent say they are becoming more selective about what they disclose.
Ashley Madison is betting that this cultural recalibration towards controlled visibility can be monetised. By doubling down on privacy infrastructure and reframing itself around discretion rather than infidelity, the company is attempting to convert reputational baggage into a premium proposition.
