Kuala Lumpur – For the fourth consecutive year, MTV World Stage will be hosted by Malaysia, as a collaboration between The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Viacom International Media Networks. MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012, which will feature crowd-pullers like Justin Bieber and Jay Park, will place Malaysia on the global map as a hub of Southeast Asian music festivals, and will increase brand presence among the younger generation in the country, said Chief … [Read more...] about Viacom set to host international music scene with MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012
Tradeshows
First edition of Mediahub Market lays the foundation of a new era in the media industry
Kuala Lumpur – Mediahub Market took place from May 29-30 in Bangkok, seeing the involvement of broadcasters and content producers/distributors from every continent. It was the first media trade fair to focus on the promotion of the emerging markets and was held in conjunction with the Asia Media Summit (AMS). Mediahub Market is organised by the Global Media Centre for Development (GMCD),with the industry aces meeting with new faces, expanding their network circle, exploring new business … [Read more...] about First edition of Mediahub Market lays the foundation of a new era in the media industry
Massive upsides to be expected for Asian satellite sector
Singapore - The annual CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum concluded June 18 on a strong note as delegates agreed that growth opportunities for the sector in Asia remained emphatically positive. Addressing nearly 250 delegates, speakers and media, Michel de Rosen, CEO & Board Member of Eutelsat, illustrated the potential of the satellite industry in Asia Pacific thanks to the region’s high population growth, incomplete terrestrial infrastructure and strong GDP prospects. M. de Rosen … [Read more...] about Massive upsides to be expected for Asian satellite sector
ESPN STAR Sports and ESPN International announce agreement for ICC Events and Champions League Twenty20 for the Caribbean through 2015
Singapore - ESPN International has entered into a cricket distribution agreement for the Caribbean with ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) for International Cricket Council (ICC) events and the Champions League Twenty20 through 2015. The announcement was made by Bernard Stewart, vice president, ESPN Caribbean and Maritime Media. The ICC agreement is a four-year deal from 2012 to 2015 and covers several ICC events, including the global showpiece of the cricket calendar, the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup in … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports and ESPN International announce agreement for ICC Events and Champions League Twenty20 for the Caribbean through 2015
Junkie Monastery wins Rockie Television Award in Canada
Singapore, Banff (Alberta) – Junkie Monastery – a documentary produced by The Moving Visuals Co. and AETN All Asia Networks was honoured with an international award at the Banff World Media Festival 2012. A winner in the “Best Lifestyle and Information Program” category, this award is the first-ever given to a Singaporean production at this competition. The hour-long documentary was commissioned for Bio channel, which is distributed across Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Hong … [Read more...] about Junkie Monastery wins Rockie Television Award in Canada
Four Promax/BDA Awards for Universal Networks Asia
Singapore - Universal Networks International has received four Promax/BDA Awards in recognition of its excellence in creative marketing and promotion at the ceremony held last Friday, 15 June in Los Angeles, California. The network was bagged the four awards for its leading female entertainment channel DIVA Universal’s TV series Prime Suspect, a brand campaign I Am A DIVA and for its trade campaign High Heeled Warriors. These on-and-off air promotional activities were rolled out in … [Read more...] about Four Promax/BDA Awards for Universal Networks Asia
