BBC Advertising, part of BBC Worldwide, the commercial arm of the BBC, has today announced the appointment of Katy Xu as Regional Director for Hong Kong & Greater China. Xu will be responsible for BBC Advertising’s business in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Phillipines and China, and starts with immediate effect. She will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Sunita Rajan, SVP Sales Asia. Xu joins BBC Advertising from Eurosport Asia Pacific Co. Ltd, where she was Regional Account … [Read more...] about Katy Xu appointed BBC Advertising’s Regional Director for Hong Kong & Greater China
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ESPN launches ESPNFC on multiple platforms
ESPN, Inc. has announced the full launch of its multi-platform, multi-language and multi-country global football brand, ESPNFC. Initially launched as a preview in April for Euro 2012, ESPNFC debuted ahead of the start of the Barclays Premier League and the start of other top European football leagues in the coming weeks. ESPNFC covers all major leagues and competitions worldwide, and extends to both TV and mobile as well. ESPNFC made its full debut online and on mobile and appears on TV for the … [Read more...] about ESPN launches ESPNFC on multiple platforms
Mark Thompson to become President and Chief Executive Officer of The New York Times Company
New York – The New York Times Company announced that BBC Director-General Mark Thompson will become its next President and CEO. He will also become a member of the company’s Board of Directors. Thompson, 55, will report to the Board of Directors and to Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., Chairman of the Times Company. He is relocating to New York and is expected to start his new role in November. Sulzberger said: “Our board concluded that Mark’s experience and his accomplishments at … [Read more...] about Mark Thompson to become President and Chief Executive Officer of The New York Times Company
Fashion One casts for London Correspondent
Hong Kong – International TV network Fashion One announced today they are looking to cast a London-based Fashion Correspondent for a reality TV competition set in the UK, in addition to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Benelux. The casting for the series kicks off on August 20, and will be shot throughout the UK capital in September. This six-episode series seeks to find the on-the-ground fashion savvy personality that will host all the fashion and lifestyle events in their hometown of London. The … [Read more...] about Fashion One casts for London Correspondent
Cartoon Network updates mobile app
Cartoon Network has launched Version 2.0 of the Cartoon Network app—available on Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad—which allows users to watch their favourite Cartoon Network shows and play games, all in the same easy-to-use app. In the iPad, users can even use the split screen mode to watch and play at the same time. The Version 2.0 will feature hit Cartoon Network shows including Adventure Time, Regular Show, Ben 10, The Amazing World of Gumball, Ninjago, The Looney Tunes … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network updates mobile app
Netflix offers “Just for Kids” on Xbox 360
Los Gatos, California – Netflix, Inc. has announced the availability of "Just for Kids" on Xbox 360, further expanding the availability of the section popular with kids and their parents. Netflix "Just for Kids" makes it easier for kids and families to browse and instantly watch a large selection of kid-friendly TV shows and movies. According to the company, since introducing the section in August 2011, members have watched more than two billion hours of kids' titles. Now kids can click … [Read more...] about Netflix offers “Just for Kids” on Xbox 360
