ViacomCBS Networks has appointed Pierre Cheung to an expanded role as Senior Vice President & General Manager of Asia with a brief to better align the company’s operations between these markets and target new commercial opportunities as a result. This follows the company’s organizational restructure which was announced recently. Cheung reports into Raffaele Annecchino, President, ViacomCBS Networks Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia. Cheung joined ViacomCBS in 2015 as Senior Vice … [Read more...] about ViacomCBS Networks appoints new General Manager of New Asia organization/structure
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BBC Studios Asia Pacific appoints new territory distribution leads
Ryan Shiotani, SVP & General Manager for BBC Studios South & South East Asia, today (6 February) announced that Cheryl Png has been promoted to VP, Distribution, South East Asia and Stanley Fernandes has been promoted to VP, Distribution, South Asia. This will see both Cheryl and Stanley working across Affiliate Sales, Digital Sales and Content Sales, in a more integrated and geographically-focused approach to our distribution business in these territories. Previously … [Read more...] about BBC Studios Asia Pacific appoints new territory distribution leads
K7 Media strengthens Asia Pacific team
Global media consultancy, K7 Media, has bolstered its Asia Pacific offering with specialist media consultant, Victoria de Kerdrel joining the team at the start of 2020. Singapore-based de Kerdrel is permanently located in the region. As K7’s Asia Pacific Consultant, she will be responsible for growing the business’s client base in the territory and offer additional client resource. A highly regarded industry professional, de Kerdrel has enjoyed an extensive career working across several … [Read more...] about K7 Media strengthens Asia Pacific team
12 Yard appoints new Managing and Creative Director
12 Yard, part of ITV Studios, has announced that Michael Mannes has been appointed Managing Director, while Liz Gaskell is to take up the role of Creative Director, forming a new management team at the label following the departure of Andy Culpin to 110% Content. Together they have over 25 years of experience at 12 Yard, Mannes having joined in 2005, while Gaskell has spent 13 years there during two separate stints. They will lead the label – which has offices in London and Glasgow … [Read more...] about 12 Yard appoints new Managing and Creative Director
Joy Toy, Skybrands and Spreadshirt sign 100% Wolf license agreements
Studio 100 Media presents new licensees for the spanking brand new 100% Wolf just in time for the International Toy Fair. Joy Toy will present a collection of plush figures (25 cm and 30 cm) of the animal characters at the Nuremberg Toy Fair (Joy Toy, Hall 4 A-80). The product range also includes lamps and lights from torches to night lights as well as ceramic products. SkyBrands will create various textile products such as bed linen, pillows and sleeping bags as well as clothing for children … [Read more...] about Joy Toy, Skybrands and Spreadshirt sign 100% Wolf license agreements
ITV Studios appoints new Managing Director International Studios
ITV Studios announced the appointment of Lisa Perrin, as the new Managing Director of its International production business. Lisa joins the company from Endemol Shine Group (ESG) where she held the position of CEO Creative Networks. Reporting directly to Julian Bellamy, Managing Director ITV Studios, Lisa will be part of the senior management team, overseeing the day to day running of ITV Studios’ leading production labels outside the UK and US, developing business strategy and … [Read more...] about ITV Studios appoints new Managing Director International Studios