BCM is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, coming a long way from a humble beginning with the support of 229 companies from 18 nations just then. The Korean content market is on top of its game today. Under the direction of Koo Jong Sang, the organisation is focused on becoming a major regional player in the content market arena through collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Metropolitan City of Busan, together with the industry to secure the content market as well as … [Read more...] about 10 years and counting- Koo Jong Sang
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Adknowledge Asia appoints CEO
Singapore- Adknowledge Asia has appointed Matt Sutton as its first CEO in the region. Matt will be responsible for driving the next wave of expansion for their proprietary social and video platform AdParlor. The plans include doubling headcount through growth in existing markets (Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, India, Philippines and Taiwan) as well as entering new markets. Matt takes over a platform in a market leading position to enable advertisers to … [Read more...] about Adknowledge Asia appoints CEO
Time for Reinvention- APOS’s Vivek Couto
Asia’s media and entertainment business will convene in Bali, Indonesia for the 6th edition of Asia-Pacific Video Operators summit this April, with several key topics up for discussion. The pinnacle comes well appropriate as the shift in the industry is being felt well beyond what’s on screen. On top of that, 2016 thus has seen an unprecedented level of shakeups at the top management levels of the pan-regional groups and, many new kids in the block. Vivek Couto, Co-Founder and Executive Director … [Read more...] about Time for Reinvention- APOS’s Vivek Couto
Discovery appoints VP
Singapore– Discovery Communications has named Jonathan Mills as Vice President, Corporate Development. Reporting to Michael Lang, Mills will work closely with Arthur Bastings, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, and his leadership team to lead the development and execution of Discovery’s non-organic growth and partnership goals across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Mills’ remit includes managing the execution of mergers, acquisitions, joint … [Read more...] about Discovery appoints VP
Suitcase appoints financial controller
Ipswich, UK- Suitcase TV has appointed of a new financial controller, Fiona Watt. She has worked for more than a decade in audit and assurance, most recently at KPMG, comes to Suitcase TV with a wealth of experience and knowledge. She will be fully responsible for the company’s financial activities and new accounts procedures as it continues to grow. Experienced in evaluating companies of varying sizes across a range of different industries, Watt will use her expertise to analyse … [Read more...] about Suitcase appoints financial controller
Xilam appoints EVP
Xilam have appointed Marie-Laure Marchand to the role of Executive Vice President for Global Consumer products. In her new position Ms Marchand will help the company develop and implement Global Consumer Products’ strategies that benefit Brand Building and revenue growth. She will report directly to Marc du Pontavice, founder and President of Xilam. Prior to joining the company, she was in charge of Global Licensing Acquisitions for Brand Loyalty, a company specialized in promotion … [Read more...] about Xilam appoints EVP