PharmaVentures Launches Internet-Based Television Show for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Sectors

Strategic Insights -

PharmaVentures, a leading results-driven organization assisting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, has launched a brand new internet-based television show: PharmaVentures Business Review. This monthly series provides viewers with insightful analysis and debate covering major transactions and industry trends, offering exclusive access to topical interviews with senior executives and experts. The show is accessible via the PharmaVentures' website in various media formats and is one of the fastest-growing media channels available.

Key Takeaways:

  • The show is hosted by Dr. Fintan Walton, CEO of PharmaVentures, and features interviews with key players in the financing of Australian biotech companies.
  • The first edition of Business Review features a round-table discussion focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, involving experts such as Glyn Edwards, CEO of Antisoma, and Charles Macfarlane, Executive Director Worldwide Alliances, Licensing and Acquisitions at Procter and Gamble.
  • The show is available on the PharmaVentures website, providing corporate sponsorship and advertising opportunities to companies wishing to promote their brand through this unique format.
  • According to Accustream iMedia Research, video streams viewed rose by 50.2% in 2005 and are forecast to grow by a further 32% this year, highlighting the growing importance of internet-based media.
  • The show builds on PharmaVentures' suite of intelligence products available through the PharmaDeals brand and is part of the next generation of strategic intelligence products.
  • The show is expected to provide a valuable service to the industry, enabling companies to reap the benefits of high-profile exposure.

Statistics:

  • Video streams viewed rose by 50.2% in 2005 (Accustream iMedia Research).
  • Video streams are forecast to grow by a further 32% in 2006 (Accustream iMedia Research).
  • The show will be broadcast monthly via the PharmaVentures website.
  • The show will feature interviews with senior executives and experts, including views from the corporate finance sector.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire, "PharmaVentures Announces Launch of New Internet-Based Television Show".
  • Accustream iMedia Research, "Video Streams Rise by 50.2% in 2005".
  • PharmaVentures website, http://www.pharmaventures.com