Hong Kong – TVB is launching a news app in the third quarter this year to increase its mobile presence and mobile ad revenue. The company, which reported an interim profit of HK$850 million for the first half of 2012, recently began monetising its myTV mobile platform through in-stream video ads. According to the company, ad revenue grew by 54% for the first half of 2012 compared to the same period last year. This increase is largely attributed to in-stream video ads, wallpaper ads and … [Read more...] about TVB continues mobile expansion
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Novavision changes name
Paris – Novavision, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, is changing its name from January 1, 2013, to Novovision. To underline the change, Novavision will display its logo with the “a” crossed out and superimposed with an “O” at the upcoming MIPCOM market. The change will come into effect permanently from January 1. François-Xavier Poirier, President of Novavision, said: “We took this decision to avoid any possible … [Read more...] about Novavision changes name
Novavision appoints new sales executive
Paris – Novavision has announced the appointment of Allison Glasgow-Lafontaine as Sales Executive. She joins the company after the departure of Nathalie Nennig, Sales Director. Glasgow-Lafontaine will take over some of Nennig’s responsibilities and territories such as Europe, North America and the Middle East. She will report to the new COO, Philippe Deleplace. Born in the U.S., Glasgow-Lafontaine has been living in Paris for over 20 years. She has worked for DISCOP as Head of Sales … [Read more...] about Novavision appoints new sales executive
ChinaVision Media posts strong turnover for 1H2012
Hong Kong – ChinaVision Media Group Limited (ChinaVision) has announced its interim results for the six-month period ending June 30, 2012. Turnover amounted to HK$523,163,000 in the first half of 2012, mainly attributable to promising income and profit contribution from the television drama business and satisfactory growth in mobile TV business. In comparison, turnover for the same period in 2011 was HK$97,012,000. Another factor for the growth is the greater synergy among all … [Read more...] about ChinaVision Media posts strong turnover for 1H2012
Last Resort surfaces on AXN Asia
Hong Kong – ABC’s Last Resort is premiering on AXN Asia in October, the same week as the U.S. telecast. Filmed in Hawaii, viewers are thrust right into the world of the U.S.S. Colorado, the most powerful nuclear submarine ever built. The series stars the Emmy-winning Andre Braugher (Men of a Certain Age), Scott Speedman (Underworld), Daisy Betts (Persons Unknown) and Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgement Day). As the captain, Braugher’s Marcus Chaplin cuts a commanding … [Read more...] about Last Resort surfaces on AXN Asia
Nickelodeon launches programming block for mothers
New York – Nickelodeon is launching NickMom, the new primetime, ad-supported TV block, on October 1 in the U.S., along with a new website at www.NickMom.com. The TV comedy block will feature a mix of original long- and short-form programming, including talk shows, stand-up and sketch comedy, docu-series and more. Additionally, NickMom has greenlit 13 episodes of a new docu-comedy TV series, My 63 Moms, which will be added to the block's rotation in the first quarter of 2013. The four-hour … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon launches programming block for mothers