New York - The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of the 41st International Emmy® Awards at a Gala event attended by over 1000 international television professionals and hosted by John Oliver at the New York Hilton. 2 Special Awards and 10 Emmy statues were presented by the International Academy during the evening. Winners span 6 countries: Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, South Korea and the United Kingdom. Brazil film and television … [Read more...] about 2013 International Emmy Award winners announced
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Star World to debut “Asia’s Next Top Model” S2
Malaysia - FOX International Channels (FIC) Asia will premiere the second season of the model reality series Asia’s Next Top Model (AsNTM S2) on Star World. With a multi-million dollar budget, AsNTM S2 has attracted both local and prominent international partners, including returning prize sponsors Subaru and TRESemmé, as well as new partners, YTL Hotels, Malaysia Airlines, Pond’s, and supported by Tourism … [Read more...] about Star World to debut “Asia’s Next Top Model” S2
Susan Li joins CNBC’s on-air team in Asia Pacific
Singapore – CNBC International has announced that Susan Li is joining its global roster of anchors and reporters. Li’s new assignment will include coverage during CNBC’s core business day programming in Asia Pacific. She will debut on the network shortly after the new year. Li has been based in Hong Kong with Bloomberg Television for the past several years, becoming the network’s main anchor in Asia as host of First Up with Susan … [Read more...] about Susan Li joins CNBC’s on-air team in Asia Pacific
Foxtel boss calls for more competition in sports rights bidding
According to the Herald Sun, Foxtel's chief Richard Freudenstein said anti-siphoning regulations, which ensure key sporting events are broadcast on free-to-air TV, have hurt competition in the industry. The anti-siphoning law in Australia sets out a list of events that should be available free to the general public, including the Olympics, the Australian Open tennis, NRL and AFL games and cricket test matches played in Australia. The report adds that Freudenstein said … [Read more...] about Foxtel boss calls for more competition in sports rights bidding
ABU gets new Director of Programming
Tatsuhiro Beniko has 25 years of experience in making science and natural history programmes, including news and educational programmes for both TV and radio with NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation). In the letter, Beniko expressed his sincere appreciation at being given the opportunity to work for ABU members. He mentioned that it is an honour to be able to work with the team on developing and improving broadcasting in Asia Pacific. Beniko said that he is committed to making … [Read more...] about ABU gets new Director of Programming
ESPN appoints Madeline Tan to head APAC sales effort
Madeline Tan has joined ESPN as the Director of Advertising Sales and Sponsorship, ESPN Asia/Pacific. Tan brings 20 years of media industry experience to the role, where she will be responsible for leading all day-to-day management of multi-platform advertising and sponsorship sales across ESPN’s brands in Asia Pacific as well as strategic guidance for the continued development of advertising in support of the sports media company’s business growth in the region. Madeline Tan Tan … [Read more...] about ESPN appoints Madeline Tan to head APAC sales effort