Singapore – MediaCorp is putting into effect a few key management and structural changes from today. This streamlining is to better align itself to changing business needs and affects mainly the company's media operations. The network programming and promotions of Channels 5, 8, U, okto, Suria and Vasantham will now come under Lim Suat Jien in her new role as Managing Director, Television. She will be assisted by Khiew Voon Kwang, Deputy Managing … [Read more...] about Key changes at MediaCorp
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Alistair Jennings joins SPT Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Alistair Jennings has been named executive director, distribution, Asia Pacific for Sony Pictures Television (SPT). In this role, he will oversee sales of SPT’s catalog of television series and feature films across Southeast Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Jennings will manage the local team responsible for the licensing of SPT’s content catalogue to broadcast and new media clients in Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Alistair Jennings joins SPT Asia Pacific
Southern Star’s new CEO is Faithfull
Sydney – Endemol-owned Southern Star has appointed Janeen Faithfull as CEO. She is currently Head of Content & Rights Management at Seven, responsible for the exploitation of IP across all platforms, domestically and internationally. Faithfull is a leading executive with 28 years international experience in television industry including 15 years at Australia’s Seven Network. Her role at Seven also includes the commercial responsibilities of her former position as Head of … [Read more...] about Southern Star’s new CEO is Faithfull
Super Sunday speakers
The Super Sunday MIPTV 2012 programme of conferences is focusing on connected devices and connected audiences. Speakers from leading international digital companies will share their knowledge and perspectives on the global digital ecosystem. Anthony Bay, Vice President, Amazon.com, will give insight of Amazon's digital media strategies; Peter Vesterbacka, Chief Marketing Officer, Rovio, will share the marketing and brand strategies of the company responsible for Angry Birds; and Jean-Briac … [Read more...] about Super Sunday speakers
All’s Sweet in Southeast Asia
New Zealand production company The Sweet Shop has extended its services into Bangkok, Thailand, appointing Claire Davidson to lead the company in the South East Asian markets, which include India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore. Most recently, Davidson was Executive Producer at Sudest Productions in Vietnam. Davidson began her career at MTV before moving to television commercials. At McCann Worldgroup, she led the in-agency production company One Six Six, creating … [Read more...] about All’s Sweet in Southeast Asia
Turner takes new Creative Direction
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. has appointed Glenn Bartlett as Creative Director, to lead the company’s on-air and off-air creative direction. Based in Hong Kong and reporting to Lucien Harrington, Vice President of Branding and Communications, Bartlett is responsible for managing the creative strategy for Turner’s entertainment portfolio including Cartoon Network, POGO and Boomerang, while supporting the development of key kids’ franchises such … [Read more...] about Turner takes new Creative Direction