London - FremantleMedia announced the appointment of Saurindra Kumar Barua(Raj) as managing director, FremantleMedia India. Raj will be based in Mumbai and report to Patrick Schult, FremantleMedia Asia's CEO, who is based in Singapore. In his new position, Raj will build a new team and will work closely with various divisions within the FremantleMedia group to leverage its relationships and its content to establish a production operation to service the Indian market. Before joining … [Read more...] about New MD for FremantleMedia India
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Chris Keely named Vice President, Distribution, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
Singapore - MTV Networks International announced that Chris Keely has been appointed to the position of vice president of distribution, Southeast Asia and Greater China. Keely will assume this Singapore-based role effective 1 September and report directly to Indra Suharjono, executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China. As vice president of distribution, Keely will be responsible for seeking new distribution opportunities for MTV Networks' assets … [Read more...] about Chris Keely named Vice President, Distribution, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China
ESPN STAR Sports appoints new Senior Director for Affiliate and Multimedia Sales
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced the appointment of Nic van Zwanenberg to the role of senior director, affiliate and multimedia sales. He joins the team headed up by Adam Zecha, executive VP, affiliate & multimedia sales. In his new role, Nic will be responsible for managing and implementing sales strategies in the territories of Hong Kong, Korea, Macau, Mongolia, the Philippines and Pakistan as well as strengthening ESS' relationships with platform operators in the region. Prior to … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports appoints new Senior Director for Affiliate and Multimedia Sales
NBC Universal Global Networks expands distribution in Asia
Singapore - NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific announced a series of new initiatives for its portfolio of channels in the region. The announcements were made by Raymund Miranda, managing director NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific. Mongolia and Indonesia becomes the sixth and seventh markets in the Asia Pacific region to broadcast the full suite of Global Networks channel. SCI FI and KidsCo (a joint venture with Cookie Jar Group and Corus Entertainment Inc) join Hallmark and … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks expands distribution in Asia
STAR and HP unravel new space for creative expression
Singapore/Hong Kong - STAR and HP announced the launch of HP SPACE, an original pan-Asian reality television series that celebrates the spirit of creative innovation in Asia and encourages aspiring talents to discover their potential through the use of technology. Each week, the contestants will be challenged with a new creative task ranging from multi-media and visual art, to product design, music, fashion and publishing. They will be provided with the latest product innovations from HP to … [Read more...] about STAR and HP unravel new space for creative expression
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific launches three new channels in India
New Delhi - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific is launching three new 24-hour channels in India - Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo and Discovery HD. The company plans to launch Discovery Science and Discovery Turbo on both analog and digital platforms, while Discovery HD, offered in 1080i along with 5.1 surround sound, will be launched on the digital platform. All three channels will be available in English. The network launches increase the breadth of Discovery’s television offering in … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific launches three new channels in India