BBC Director-General Mark Thompson has released an internal memo that he will be stepping down from his role after the London Olympics, although no exact date has yet been set. He said in the statement to staff, “I’ve always been on the side of change because I believe that, in the middle of a media revolution, change is the only way of safeguarding what is so precious about the BBC. But change always brings disruption and uncertainty in its wake – and I do want to say a … [Read more...] about Mark Thompson to exit BBC
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One enters Indonesia
Singapore – Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, has launched its first Asian general entertainment network One, in Indonesia on the Pay-TV platform Indovision. This new carriage deal sees the channel join AXN, AXN Beyond, Sony Entertainment Television and Animax on Indovision to form a bouquet of five SPT Networks, Asia channels. As the exclusive destination of programmes produced by Seoul-based content supplier and broadcaster SBS, One is powered by prime and current South Korean … [Read more...] about One enters Indonesia
The Slap premieres in Singapore
Singapore – The Slap, a new award-winning mini-series, will premiere exclusively on Sundance Channel on Singtel's mio TV from 12 April. Based on the best-selling novel by Christos Tsiolkas, the eight-part one-hour drama traces the shattering repercussions of a single event upon a group of family and friends. It is a searing and controversial portrait of middle-class life and the mores and morality that shape modern, multicultural Australia. The premiere of The Slap on Sundance Channel … [Read more...] about The Slap premieres in Singapore
Going multi-platform at APICTS
Singapore – A cross-platform 360-degree approach is increasingly the key to effective marketing for today’s companies. On the first day of the Asia Pacific ICT Summit (APICTS) 2012, Nic Hall, Head of Practice Areas, TNS Singapore, shared such insights on the best digital strategies to engage consumers during the session, “Everyone’s Human: The Truth About Online Consumers”. Hall said that utilizing both traditional and new media platforms creates synergy, allowing … [Read more...] about Going multi-platform at APICTS
Rory Callaghan emerges at Shine Australia
Shine Australia has appointed Rory Callaghan to the newly created role of Executive Director. Callaghan, who previously held the title of Chief Executive Officer at Southern Star, will commence his position later this year. Reporting to President Shine Network & CEO Shine Australia - Mark Fennessy and Managing Director – Matt Campbell, he will be responsible for the growing catalogue of all Shine Group formats in Australia and New Zealand, in addition to those of Zodiak and Talpa where … [Read more...] about Rory Callaghan emerges at Shine Australia
Outdoor HD launches on Cignal
Singapore – Multi Channels Asia announced that Outdoor Channel has launched in HD on the Cignal DTH platform in the Philippines. Outdoor Channel HD will be part of Cignal's postpaid package plans from P590 and up. This latest carriage deal brings the total number of operators that have launched Outdoor Channel in the Philippines to 50, making it the fastest growing channel in the market. The multi-year agreement with Cignal was negotiated by Cable Boss, the exclusive distributor of Outdoor … [Read more...] about Outdoor HD launches on Cignal
