Seoul/Hong Kong – Games developer Electronic Arts is set to acquire the assets of Hands-On Mobile Korea, the Korean mobile developer and publisher responsible for mobile role-playing game Heroes Lore. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, and EA does not expect the deal to impact the company’s fiscal year 2009 financial guidance. Upon completion of the transaction, the Hands-On Mobile Korea team will become EA Mobile Korea and will take on a strategic role in the EA … [Read more...] about EA gets Hands-On with mobile in Korea
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Asia tunes to Music Matters
Hong Kong – Principle Management CEO and manager of rock band U2, Paul McGuinness heads a lineup of senior music industry executives scheduled to speak at the third annual Music Matters forum to be held from June 3-5, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Hong Kong. Concert promoter Harvey Goldsmith; Nettwerk Music Group CEO and manager of artiste Avril Lavigne, Terry McBride; rock music group Linkin Park manager Rob McDermott and music-based game ‘Guitar Hero’ creator Charles Huang … [Read more...] about Asia tunes to Music Matters
Rosanne Lo named director of marketing, AAAN
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN), the JV of A&E Television Networks and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Ltd has named Rosanne Lo as director of marketing. Based in AAAN’s regional office in Singapore and reporting to Louis Boswell, general manager, AAAN, Lo heads the Southeast Asia marketing team and is responsible for driving brand development and integrated marketing campaigns for The History Channel, Crime & Investigation Network and The Biography Channel. She will … [Read more...] about Rosanne Lo named director of marketing, AAAN
Lim Yew Nee joins CNBC Asia Pacific as director ad sales & operations, SEA
Singapore – Lim Yew Nee has joined CNBC Asia Pacific as director advertising sales and operations, South East Asia. Reporting to Toby Hayward, senior vice president, advertising sales, CNBC Asia Pacific, Lim is based in Singapore to oversee CNBC’s advertising sales in South East Asia and sales solutions and operations for Asia Pacific. He is also developing strategies to provide customized integrated solution for different marketing requirements including programme sponsorships, on … [Read more...] about Lim Yew Nee joins CNBC Asia Pacific as director ad sales & operations, SEA
McGregor assumes marketing director role at Australia Network
Sydney – Amanda McGregor has been appointed as director of marketing for Australia Network, Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s international TV service for Asia, the Pacific and the Indian sub-continent. Based in Sydney, McGregor is responsible for developing and championing marketing strategy and execution of campaigns across various divisions including product development, future media and technology. She reports to Bruce Dover, chief executive of Australia Network. Prior to … [Read more...] about McGregor assumes marketing director role at Australia Network
Media Prima appoints Dato’ Gumuri Hussain as audit committee chairman
Kuala Lumpur – Media Prima Berhad (MPB) has appointed Dato’ Gumuri Hussain as the audit committee chairman and independent non-executive director on the board. He currently chairs SME Bank and Rangkaian Hotel Seri Malaysia Sdn Bhd, sits on the board of Kurnia Setia Bhd and Metrod (M) Bhd, and is a member of the Securities Commission. Dato’ Gumuri Hussain was previously CEO and managing director of Penerbangan Malaysia Bhd from 2002 to 2004. Meanwhile, Abdul Rahman Ahmad, group … [Read more...] about Media Prima appoints Dato’ Gumuri Hussain as audit committee chairman