London – The BBC is launching an international search for the new role of Chief Business Correspondent to be based in East Asia, as part of a major drive to expand the breadth and depth of its international business coverage. Richard Porter, Director of News Content, BBC World News, tells TV ASIA Plus that the incoming correspondent has to be a credible journalist with a good track record of business reporting and one who is also capable of presenting on broadcast TV. While their prime … [Read more...] about BBC searches for Chief Business Correspondent
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Key changes at MediaCorp
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
Structural developments
MediaCorp has appointed international engineering consultancy Web Structures to work on its new state-of-the-art broadcasting campus in Singapore. MediaCorp’s Mediapolis development includes two large studios, post production facilities, news gathering and broadcasting facilities, a 1,600-seater theatre and office space designed to provide maximum interaction between staff and encourage creativity. The 800,000 sq ft campus will play a central role in the Mediapolis media hub in Buona … [Read more...] about Structural developments
Nick Jr. enters Thailand
Singapore/Bangkok – Viacom International Media Networks Asia today announced that Nick Jr. recently launched in Thailand through media services company GMM Grammy. The channel, which is aimed at preschoolers and parents, has been available via GMM Grammy’s new 1-Sky broadcasting platform since February 20. The platform itself launched in November last year. Nick Jr. is the first children’s channel to debut on 1-Sky. Its launch in Thailand marks the latest expansion of Nick Jr. … [Read more...] about Nick Jr. enters Thailand
BBC strikes deal with Hulu Japan
BBC Worldwide has become the first British distributor to license content to Hulu in Japan. The multiple year agreement will initially see around 600 hours of BBC Worldwide programming made available on the multi-device platform from February 17. The deal represents the largest volume of BBC Worldwide content on any platform in Japan, with titles licensed across drama, comedy, music, lifestyle and natural history including Doctor Who, Little Britain, Walking with Dinosaurs and Top Gear. … [Read more...] about BBC strikes deal with Hulu Japan
Quick march for TVB
Hong Kong’s Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), has partnered QuickPlay Media for premium IP video distribution to power its myTV mobile TV service. Launched in November last year, the advertising-supported service, is using QuickPlay Media’s managed solutions including integrated live TV and VOD to stream approximately 70 TV programmes and 1,200 episodes to subscribers with Apple iPad, iPhone and Android devices. “Asia is one of the fastest-growing markets for the consumption … [Read more...] about Quick march for TVB