Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEE) reported its third quarter fiscal 2014 consolidated revenue of Rs 11,884 million. The consolidated operating profit (EBITDA) for the quarter stood at Rs 2,907 million, recording a growth of 11.3% over corresponding period of previous fiscal. PAT for the quarter was Rs 2,136 million. The EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 24.5% and the PAT margin was 18%. The Board of Directors, in its meeting on January 22, 2014, has taken on record the unaudited … [Read more...] about ZEE Revenues Grow By 26.6% Y/Y In Q3FY14
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CNN International appoints new Tokyo correspondent
A journalist with almost 15-years experience, Will Ripley will be responsible for covering major news stories from Japan. “Will is a tenacious, dedicated, courageous reporter – exactly what we look for at CNN,” Executive Vice President and Managing Director of CNN International Tony Maddox said. “We are thrilled to welcome him to the CNN family as we continue to strengthen our coverage in the Asia region.” Will Ripley Ripley has spent the last three years as … [Read more...] about CNN International appoints new Tokyo correspondent
FOX Sports Asia appoints new VP
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) has announced a new addition to the management team of its sports network, FOX Sports. Sam Leadsom took on the role of Vice President of Production based in Singapore with effect from January 22. Sam Leadson Leadsom is responsible for overseeing FOX Sports’ production of all sports content across Asia, including the live coverage of golf, motor-racing, tennis, football, mixed-martial arts and other sports, as well as their … [Read more...] about FOX Sports Asia appoints new VP
Gregory Ho joins Turner International Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – PR and TV professional Gregory Ho is joining Turner International Asia Pacific as Vice President of Communications & Marketing, Oliver Herrgesell, Senior Vice President of Communications for Turner Broadcasting System International, announced. Greg Ho In his new role, Ho will serve as Turner International’s chief communications and marketing executive in the Asia Pacific region, overseeing all marketing, corporate communications and public relations activities … [Read more...] about Gregory Ho joins Turner International Asia Pacific
BBC Worldwide India appoints new executive
Mumbai – BBC Worldwide India has appointed Akhauri Sinha as the COO of Content and Production. Based in Mumbai, Akhauri will report to Myleeta Aga, SVP and General Manager India and Content Head for Asia, and will oversee BBC Worldwide’s production business in the country. Akhauri will head the production of BBC Worldwide formats and local originally developed concepts in both fiction and non-fiction genres, for the Indian market. He is also tasked to formulate and … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide India appoints new executive
​CCTV censors rocker’s song choice
Beijing (Associated Press) — A legendary Chinese rocker has refused to perform at a state broadcaster's variety show after being denied permission to sing a song that became an unofficial anthem of the 1989 pro-democracy protests, his manager said. Cui Jian had proposed to sing his 1986 song "Nothing to My Name" at China Central Television's Jan​uary​ 30 gala show marking the Lunar New Year, but the event's censors told him he would have to choose another, his manager, You You … [Read more...] about ​CCTV censors rocker’s song choice