CNN has appointed Ann Chu as Director – Partner Solutions Group, CNN Advertising Sales Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong and reporting to William Hsu, Vice President, CNN Advertising Sales Asia Pacific, Chu will be responsible for generating and managing sponsorship opportunities and projects across the region. Chu began her career at CNN writing and producing for award-winning programmes including CNN Today and BizAsia. She was most recently the Executive Director of CNN Broadcast Sales … [Read more...] about Ann Chu joins CNN advertising sales team in Asia
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TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: SCM – The “Emperor” Arrives
Cora Yim The similarity to FOX Movies Premium (FMP) is uncanny. Take a linear channel, blend blockbusters with live concerts, documentaries, and original productions; toss in a non-linear companion (player); add a HD channel; craft a new name (the preferred abbreviation SCM) and recreate an on-air look, and you have a delectable TV “dish” fit for an “emperor” – welcome to the new-and-improved SCM ala FMP. Yim explains that the channel was due for an upgrade and … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB EXCLUSIVE: SCM – The “Emperor” Arrives
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Mark Coleman as General Manager, Retail and Licensing
Singapore - The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia has announced the appointment of Mark Coleman as General Manager, Retail and Licensing, reporting to Robert Gilby, Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. Coleman will be tapping into the significant growth in modern retail across the region. He will lead the integrated Retail and Licensing organisation, overseeing all retail and licensing relationships including the publishing business. He will also drive growth across all … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints Mark Coleman as General Manager, Retail and Licensing
Turner Broadcasting’s Stuart Snyder to keynote at MIPJunior’s 20th edition
Paris – MIPJunior, the world’s showcase for kids programming which is organised by Reed MIDEM, has announced a keynote address by Stuart Snyder, President & COO of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.'s Animation, Young Adults & Kids Media division, at the opening of MIPCOM in Cannes from October 8 – 11. Laurine Garaude, Director of the Television Division of Reed MIDEM commented: “Our new Digital Kids programme, alongside the Co-production Exchange and the Licensing … [Read more...] about Turner Broadcasting’s Stuart Snyder to keynote at MIPJunior’s 20th edition
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints television and digital media leadership team
Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia has announced the appointment of the senior management team that will be reporting to Robert Gilby, Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. In November 2011, Disney announced the creation of an integrated Disney Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) organisation to harness the market opportunity of this dynamic region. Mr Gilby commented then that they were focused on accelerating the growth of the Disney brand, delivering a rich … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints television and digital media leadership team
Massive upsides to be expected for Asian satellite sector
Singapore - The annual CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum concluded June 18 on a strong note as delegates agreed that growth opportunities for the sector in Asia remained emphatically positive. Addressing nearly 250 delegates, speakers and media, Michel de Rosen, CEO & Board Member of Eutelsat, illustrated the potential of the satellite industry in Asia Pacific thanks to the region’s high population growth, incomplete terrestrial infrastructure and strong GDP prospects. M. de Rosen … [Read more...] about Massive upsides to be expected for Asian satellite sector
