Jakarta – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific expanded its channel footprint in Indonesia today with the debut of Cartoon Network HD on national cable platform, First Media. The launch of Cartoon Network HD is part of a regional rollout plan that kicked off in the Philippines in January. The new channel complements Turner’s existing portfolio of news and entertainment channels currently available in Indonesia including CNN, Cartoon Network, Turner Classic Movies, truTV and … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network HD debuts in Indonesia
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Mobile the media of choice in Thailand
Bangkok – InMobi, the independent mobile advertising network, has revealed the results of its media consumption research for Thailand. The ad network reported that for mobile web users in Thailand, mobile has surpassed TV and traditional online in terms of time spent. Some of the key research findings revealed that on average mobile web users in Thailand consume 6.6 hours of media daily, 44 percent of Thailand’s mobile web users say the mobile device is their preferred method of … [Read more...] about Mobile the media of choice in Thailand
TRACE enters Malaysia
Hong Kong – TRACE continues to expand across Asia. TRACE Sports HD and TRACE Urban HD content will now be available in Malaysia via Maxis Communications’ IPTV service. Leading up to the 2012 London Olympic Games, TRACE viewers can learn about champions who will be participating in the games in an exclusive programme Going to London. With more than 12 million subscribers, Maxis is one of Malaysia’s largest telecommunications entities. TRACE channels are already available on Hong … [Read more...] about TRACE enters Malaysia
Eurosport to air US Open in Asia
Hong Kong – Eurosport has secured the rights to broadcast the US Open Tennis Grand Slam throughout 17 Asian markets LIVE and in HD from 2013 through to 2016. The agreement, brokered through the agency of IMG Media, sees the US Grand Slam on Eurosport for the next four years broadcast in the 17 Asian markets where Eurosport is currently available. Eurosport will have the exclusive rights into Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, North … [Read more...] about Eurosport to air US Open in Asia
NGC presents second Malaysian Journey special
Asia Pacific – National Geographic Channel (NGC), FOX International Channels’ (FIC) flagship channel in the factual genre, has again been selected as a major platform to help Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) promote Malaysia as a top travel destination in Asia. Five years after the first installment of the eco-travel documentary Malaysian Journey aired on National Geographic Channel, MTPB has signed up for a second installment, which will focus on the country’s beautiful … [Read more...] about NGC presents second Malaysian Journey special
Asia launches call for Top Models
Singapore – Asia’s Next Top Model has begun its casting call. The show’s producers also announced that former international model and TV presenter Nadya Hutagalung, will be the host of the show. Females, aged 18 – 27 years old of Asian descent, currently residing in Asia, and speak and understand English, will be eligible to sign up. Application can be done via mail or online (www.AsiasNextTopModel.tv). Closing date is 7 May 2012 (Singapore time). David Searl, Managing … [Read more...] about Asia launches call for Top Models
