London - Belinda Menendez, President, International Television Distribution and Universal Networks International, announced that Satpal Brainch has been appointed Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Universal Networks International, effective May 8 Reporting to Menendez, Brainch will be responsible for the overall business strategy of Universal Networks International, with oversight of affiliate sales, ad sales, programming and strategic operations across … [Read more...] about Satpal Brainch appointed EVP and MD, Universal Networks International
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Asia Ireton appointed General Manager of History Japan
New York/Tokyo - Asia Ireton has been appointed General Manager for The History Channel Japan Corp., a joint venture between A+E Networks and Super-Network, Inc. The announcement was made by Alan Hodges, Managing Director, Asia Pacific for A+E Networks and Shoji Iwamoto, President, Super Network/Representative Director, The History Channel Japan Corp. Based in Tokyo, Ireton is responsible for all channel operations including programming, production, marketing, affiliate … [Read more...] about Asia Ireton appointed General Manager of History Japan
SingTel to appeal against MDA’s latest direction to cross-carry BPL
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has issued a direction ordering SingTel's mio TV to cross-carry all live matches from the upcoming three seasons of the Barclays Premier League (BPL) with rival operator StarHub, starting from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016. SingNet Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of SingTel, has since informed the Minister for Communications and Information of its intention to appeal against the Direction issued by the MDA. The Minister for Communications and … [Read more...] about SingTel to appeal against MDA’s latest direction to cross-carry BPL
Syfy launches first mobile game with “Lost Girl: The Game”
New York – Syfy Ventures has launched Lost Girl: The Game, a free mobile gaming app available for download on iOS and Android devices. The all-new game offers fans of the supernatural drama Lost Girl, an interactive, mission-based experience inspired by the original Syfy series. The game launched together with the Season 3 finale of the series on April 22. Featuring an original storyline, written by the series’ writers, the game – developed by Complex Games, invites fans to … [Read more...] about Syfy launches first mobile game with “Lost Girl: The Game”
CNBC premieres “Entrepreneur Asia” Special
Singapore - CNBC premiered the eight-part interview series Entrepreneur Asia on April 22. The special segment, sponsored by Bank of Singapore, airs on CNBC’s Squawk Box Asia and Cash Flow programmes every Monday. Over eight weeks, CNBC will profile eight successful entrepreneurs who have contributed to and shaped Asia’s economy. Interviewees will discuss their winning idea, their strategy, lessons learnt, and the challenges they faced as they built and grew their businesses. It's … [Read more...] about CNBC premieres “Entrepreneur Asia” Special
Life Inspired launches on Thailand’s TrueVisions
APOS 2013, Bali – LI TV HOLDINGS has announced a new 3-year carriage agreement with TrueVisions, Thailand’s leading cable satellite television operator. Life Inspired is now available on TrueVisions channel 81 under the Platinum, Super Entertainment and Gold Lite package. Life Inspired launched both its high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) channel offerings on TrueVisions' platform starting this month. Thailand joins the lifestyle channel's growing regional stable of … [Read more...] about Life Inspired launches on Thailand’s TrueVisions