FME has completed a huge number of sales throughout Asia across a range of genres from both FremantleMedia production teams and third party producers around the world. The deals were brokered by Haryaty Rahman, FME's Director of Sales for Asia, who was appointed nine months ago to maximise sales of the global catalogue in key Asian regions. Filipino broadcasters were especially keen on FME titles acquiring more than 500 hours of programming. Solar Entertainment Group bought 100 hours of The … [Read more...] about Fremantle Media Enterprises sells close to 2,000hrs of programming in Asia
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MediaCorp to relocate to Mediapolis@one-north
MediaCorp, Singapore's national broadcaster and leading media company will be moving from its present Caldecott Hill premises to Mediapolis, Singapore's first digital media hub located at one-north. MediaCorp had, in 2006, announced its move to a site in Bukit Batok but the plan was shelved due to high construction costs and the onset of the economic crisis. In light of the global economic recovery and advent of new options, the move to a new campus regained traction. MediaCorp will be a major … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to relocate to Mediapolis@one-north
New Zealand viewers set for BBC Knowledge
BBC Worldwide will re-launch New Zealand’s Documentary Channel as BBC Knowledge next year, in a major step forward in the development of its global branded channels business. BBC Knowledge will join BBC Worldwide’s other channels on the SKY platform – BBC World News and UKTV – to create a bespoke factual content offering geared towards the needs of New Zealand audiences. “Creating a tailored factual offering specifically for New Zealand tastes and preferences is at … [Read more...] about New Zealand viewers set for BBC Knowledge
Caldecott Hill no more for MediaCorp
Singapore's national broadcaster and leading media company will be moving from its present Caldecott Hill premises to Mediapolis, Singapore's first digital media hub located at one-north in Buona Vista. MediaCorp had, in 2006, announced its move to a site in Bukit Batok but the plan was shelved due to high construction costs and the onset of the economic crisis. In light of the global economic recovery and advent of new options, the move to a new campus regained traction. MediaCorp will be a … [Read more...] about Caldecott Hill no more for MediaCorp
Mindshare’s Guy Hughes-Wilson joins BBC Advertising as Regional Sales Director
Singapore - Guy Hughes-Wilson, international business director at Mindshare, is to join BBC Advertising as regional sales director, Western Europe. The role will see Hughes-Wilson managing BBC Advertising's London team, with a remit including BBC World News and BBC.com, working with clients across the UK, Germany, Switzerland and the Nordic countries. He will work closely with the BBC's editorial, marketing, customer solutions, research and operations teams on a range of commercial partnerships … [Read more...] about Mindshare’s Guy Hughes-Wilson joins BBC Advertising as Regional Sales Director
The Dr. Oz Show broadens Asia Pacific reach
Hong Kong - Sony Pictures Television's (SPT) magazine talk show, The Dr. Oz Show, continues to gain worldwide momentum with sales of the popular daytime talk show in seven countries in Asia Pacific. The announcement was made by Angel Orengo, senior vice president, distribution, SPT. Following the recent success of the locally adapted version of The Dr. Oz Show on Zhejiang Satellite TV in China, the program will make its FTV debut on Seven Network in Australia in early 2011 and is currently … [Read more...] about The Dr. Oz Show broadens Asia Pacific reach