London and Hong Kong - The Weather Company International Inc. announced that it has appointed Nick Morgan as its Director of Sales for the Asia Pacific region, demonstrating the company’s continued expansion internationally. Morgan will report to Chip Mobley, Vice President, International Business Division.With over 20 years' media experience in Asia, Nick Morgan has held senior positions with Dow Jones, the Associated Press and CNN, while more recently focusing on developing weather … [Read more...] about The Weather Company appoints Director of Sales, Asia Pacific
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Hong Kong gov’t awards FTA licences to i-Cable and PCCW, excludes HKTV
Two new FTA television licences were awarded to i-Cable's Fantastic TV and PCCW's HK Television Entertainment Company. TheSouth China Morning Post reported that the stations are expected to start two new channels in a year after securing their licences. The report added that a consultant's report had shown HKTV, previously known as City Telecom, to be the weakest applicant, and that the licences were approved with no political considerations, but that this decision is against the … [Read more...] about Hong Kong gov’t awards FTA licences to i-Cable and PCCW, excludes HKTV
MIPCOM 2013 wrap
Cannes – DreamWorks Animation CEO and MIPCOM 2013 Personality of the Year Jeffrey Katzenberg insisted that mobile and digital will prove to be an asset rather than a threat to traditional television and there was plenty of online activity during MIPCOM. Digital announcements include FremantleMedia's multi-year agreement with Youku's VOD channels, and Disney Media Distribution's agreement with Tudou for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. This year's MIPCOM alsoconfirmed that the … [Read more...] about MIPCOM 2013 wrap
FIGHT SPORTS announces new MD for Asia Pacific
FIGHT SPORTS Network has announced that Adam Zecha, formerly Executive Vice President and Head of Sales at ESPN Star Sports/ Fox Int’l Channels Southeast Asia, has joined the company as Managing Director, Asia Pacific. Zecha will bring almost two decades of channel/ content distribution experience to the organisation, having spent more than 15 years at ESPN, and will lead FIGHT SPORTS as it continues its commercial expansion throughout the region. During … [Read more...] about FIGHT SPORTS announces new MD for Asia Pacific
41st International Emmy nominees announced
Cannes – Nominations for the 41st International Emmy Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at a Press Conference at MIPCOM. There are 36 nominees in 9 categories. Nominations span 19 countries: Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden, New Zealand, the Philippines, the United Kingdom and Uruguay. "Every year, the global television … [Read more...] about 41st International Emmy nominees announced
MIPCOM: Discovery Enterprises to represent New World Distribution docs
Cannes, France – Discovery Enterprises International (DEI) will represent seven documentary films from New World Distribution’s (NWD) programming catalogue at MIPCOM. Under the terms of the deal - first announced in July 2013 - DEI has the worldwide rights to distribute first window options to international broadcasters. “Discovery Enterprises International is pleased to be working with New World Distribution to expand our growing catalogue of feature length programmes. These … [Read more...] about MIPCOM: Discovery Enterprises to represent New World Distribution docs