BEC World upbeat on 2021 prospects

SET-listed BEC World, the operator of Channel 3, is upbeat about its operating results next year, helped by content development that serves various platforms, as well as online and social media expansion.

Surin Krittayaphongphun, president for TV business, said Channel 3’s business bottomed out in the second quarter and positive operating results emerged in the third quarter.

The company expects Channel 3’s revenue will return to double-digit growth next year with better profit, said Mr Surin.

“To achieve its goal, we are focusing our expansion on three areas next year,” said Mr Surin.

“We are going to ramp up our content development to serve various platforms and expand our online and new media channel. In addition, we will also expand our business via Channel 3 Plus applications and sell content abroad.”

He said TV will contribute 75% of revenue for the group,…