Manila - GMA Network, Inc., has joined other companies in upgrading profit targets following better-than-expected economic conditions in the second quarter, according to local news reports. GMA Network now expects to exceed its P2.8-billion net income target for the year, amid an uptick in advertising ahead of the presidential election campaign and higher overseas cable and direct-to-home subscriptions, chairman Felipe L. Gozon said. Profits of GMA Network grew by 20% to P1.36 billion from … [Read more...] about Philippines: political ads to push up TV network’s profits
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TV5MONDE launches online in New Zealand
Hong Kong - French-speaking generalist network TV5MONDE has launched on New Zealand's newest WebTV platform, Ziln. Access to TV5MONDE Pacific will be limited to NZ users only. "We've been following the progress of Ziln for almost two years, and we're glad that their launch coincides with the next phase of our development in the Pacific region," comments Alexandre Muller, managing director Asia. In addition, TV5MONDE has launched a new feed targeting Australasia on September 5. The NZ broadband … [Read more...] about TV5MONDE launches online in New Zealand
Ten Sports, NBCUDS to launch www.tensports.com
Ten Sports and NBC Universal Digital Solutions (NBCUDS), a wholly owned digital subsidiary of NBC Universal, have entered into an agreement to develop and launch www.tensports.com, a free, cricket-focused multiplatform sports portal targeting the region's fast growing digital audience. The site will debut with live webcast coverage of the much anticipated Compaq Cup, the tri-angular cricket series between India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka starting on 8 September 2009. The portal will feature live … [Read more...] about Ten Sports, NBCUDS to launch www.tensports.com
Asian Food Channel partners with Hong Kong Tourism Board
Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has partnered with Asian Food Channel (AFC), in promotion of the ‘Hong Kong Food & Wine Year'. The partnership involves an online, on-the-ground, and on-screen campaign across Singapore, Philippines, and Malaysia, taking place August to October 2009. AFC and HKTB will be hosting a variety of Hong Kong celebrities and AFC faces, who will demonstrate the diversity of Hong Kong cuisine, reveal their favourite eating haunts, and explain more about the breadth of … [Read more...] about Asian Food Channel partners with Hong Kong Tourism Board
Beyond Distribution at MIPCOM
Sydney - Beyond Distribution has again paired up with Greenstone Pictures to bring a further 60 plus hours of programming to MIPCOM. Motorway Patrol (88 x 30min) and Serious Crash Unit (29 x 30 + 1 x 60 min) are two new series to the international market. Crash Investigation Unit also appears for a second series with another ten half hour episodes. Motorway Patrol follows police officers who are confronted with daily chaos and bizarre situations whilst monitoring busy motorways. Serious Crash … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution at MIPCOM
Media Prima Berhad appoints Dato Amrin Awaluddin as Group MD
Petaling Jaya - Media Prima Berhad (MPB) has announced the appointment of Dato Amrin Awaluddin as the new Group Managing Director of MPB effective 1 September 2009. Dato Amrin, who is currently MPB's Group Chief Operating Officer (COO), replaces outgoing Group Managing Director/CEO, Abdul Rahman Ahmad, who in May 2009 announced his departure from MPB after eight years of service upon the expiry of his contract on 31 August 2009. Dato Amrin will also be assuming all positions at the Group and … [Read more...] about Media Prima Berhad appoints Dato Amrin Awaluddin as Group MD