Bangkok – Amazon Falls Company Limited, the developer of Cartoon Network Amazone, the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, has announced the appointment of former Turner Broadcasting executive Jennifer Doig as Chief Marketing Officer. Doig will lead the marketing and communications strategies for Cartoon Network Amazone, set to open in late-2013 in Bang Saray, Thailand. Featuring 10 dynamic entertainment zones, Cartoon Network Amazone is designed to animate the guest … [Read more...] about Amazon Falls appoints Jennifer Doig as Chief Marketing Officer of Cartoon Network Amazone
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TV ASIA Plus WEB-Exclusive: Interview with King of Cheats director Alex Holmes
Director Alex Holmes Q: King of Cheats (the title) has a somewhat antagonistic tone to it. Why this title? A: The first thing is that this is a working title, but I think the idea behind King of Cheats is that Lance rode in an era when doping and taking performance enhancing drugs in cycling was very widespread. But no one did it to quite the same degree or with quite the same success that he did. In a way there’s something also celebratory about King of Cheats – he did it … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-Exclusive: Interview with King of Cheats director Alex Holmes
Tom Keaveny promoted at Discovery Networks International
Tom Keaveny, President and Managing Director for Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, will be moving to the newly created role of President of International Affiliate Sales for Discovery Networks International (DNI), based in London. He will assume his new role on September 1, 2013. Keaveny’s new position will see him head up the company’s global affiliate sales strategy, as well as take on the role of Chief Executive Officer of Discovery’s Joint Sales Organisation, which manages … [Read more...] about Tom Keaveny promoted at Discovery Networks International
DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
California, U.S. – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire AwesomenessTV, one of the most subscribed-to teen networks on YouTube. This deal recognises the growing value of digital content creation and consumption. With this deal, DreamWorks Animation will acquire a next-generation media company, which though its Multi-Channel Network on YouTube has already signed up over 55,000 channels, aggregating over 14 million subscribers and 800 million video … [Read more...] about DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
Phoenix New Media announces departure of CFO
Beijing – Phoenix New Media Limited (ifeng), a new media company in China, announced that Lily Qianli LIU has tendered her resignation as Chief Financial Officer. Ya LI, the company's Chief Operating Officer and previous CFO, will serve as interim CFO while the Company undertakes a search for Liu's replacement. Liu will leave at the end of July 2013, but will continue to consult for the company during the search for her replacement, helping to ensure a smooth transition. "I would like to … [Read more...] about Phoenix New Media announces departure of CFO
Eyeworks New Zealand appoints new management
Eyeworks New Zealand, an independent TV and Film production company in New Zealand, has announced its newly appointed management following the departure of former CEO Julie Christie from the company last year. Ashley Coupland has been appointed as the new MD of Eyeworks New Zealand. Meanwhile, Greg Heathcote will be returning to Eyeworks New Zealand and will work alongside Coupland as the Co-MD. Before joining Eyeworks, Coupland worked as General Manager at Cream TV and as a freelance executive … [Read more...] about Eyeworks New Zealand appoints new management