London - FremantleMedia announced the successful premiere of the new dating show Take Him Out Indonesia. The co-production between FremantleMedia Asia and leading Indonesian network Indosiar launched in the highly competitive Sunday prime-time slot of 7.30pm. With an audience peak of over 6 million and audience share of 36%, Take Him Out ranked as the number one show of the week in Indonesia across all channels. … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia’s Take Him Out debuts as Indonesia’s number one show
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Beyond Distribution at MIPCOM
Sydney - Beyond Distribution will be adding further programming from Big Coat Productions to their catalogue. Two new shows will be launched at MIPCOM; Love It or List It and Chef Worthy. Along with the previous acquisition of My Parents' House (52 x 30 + 1 x 60), this makes a total package of over 60 hours of programming from Big Coat Productions. Love It or List It (26 x 60 or 26 x 30min) finds out how far homeowners are willing to go for their dream home, while Chef Worthy (13 x 30min) gives … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution at MIPCOM
Huang Ping named Senior Vice President and General Manager, MTV China
Beijing/Shanghai/Singapore - MTV Networks China announced the appointment of Huang Ping to the newly created position of senior vice president and general manager, MTV China. Based in Shanghai, he will be responsible for the overall leadership of MTV China. Huang Ping will work closely with MTV Networks' Southeast Asia and Greater China managing director Indra Suharjono and China managing director Mei Yan to further develop MTV's position in the Chinese market. Reporting directly to Mei Yan, … [Read more...] about Huang Ping named Senior Vice President and General Manager, MTV China
ESPN STAR Sports appoints new VP for Human Resources
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) announced the appointment of Wendy Montgomery as its new vice president and head of human resources. Montgomery will be responsible for the strategic management and development of human resources at ESS. She will be based in Singapore and will report directly to Manu Sawhney, managing director, ESPN STAR Sports. Montgomery has spent almost two decades in the human resources profession, having held senior executive roles such as general manager for International … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports appoints new VP for Human Resources
Taiwan Broadband Communications launches DVR service
Taipei – Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) has taken the lead in digital TV services as the first operator in Taiwan to launch the Digital Video Recorder (DVR). In March this year, TBC launched a brand new digital TV platform boasting HDTV and a complete suite of digital features including the electronic program guide (EPG), video mosaic, in-built video games etc. In June, it strengthened the content offerings on this platform with the Taiwan premiere of AETN All Asia Networks’ 4 … [Read more...] about Taiwan Broadband Communications launches DVR service
News Corp. restructures broadcast businesses in Asia
Hong Kong – News Corp announced that it would restructure its Asian broadcast businesses into three units and reduce headcount at its regional headquarters in Hong Kong over the next year. In addition, Paul Aiello, CEO of Star, will step down at the end of the year, the company said. The business will be hived off into Star India, Star Greater China and a third operation covering the rest of Asia known as Fox International Channels, which will combine English-language channels such as Star … [Read more...] about News Corp. restructures broadcast businesses in Asia