The region’s media industry was saddened and shocked to hear that Media Partners Asia’s Derek Francis and his partner Analiza Presto were tragically killed in a car accident in the UK. Recently promoted to analyst, and deputy editor of Asia Media Journal, Derek had been with MPA since 2008. Website http://rememberingderek.org has been set up to celebrate his life, and also contains details of the memorial service in Hong Kong. The Television Asia Plus team would like to extend its sympathy and condolences to Derek’s family, friends and colleagues.