Beijing - China's government announced it is replacing the head of China Central Television (CCTV), three months after a fire destroyed part of CCTV's new headquarters in Beijing. In a brief report, state-run Xinhua news agency said 61-year-old Zhao Huayong is being replaced because he had reached retirement age. It said Zhao is being succeeded by top propaganda official Jiao Li, vice minister of the publicity department of the Communist Party's Central Committee. Jiao was previously propaganda … [Read more...] about China government replaces Head of CCTV
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MTV Networks International appoints MD, MTV Networks China & Chief Representative of Viacom Asia in China
Beijing/Singapore - MTV Networks International has appointed Mei Yan to the position of managing director, MTV Networks China and chief representative of Viacom Asia Inc in China. Based in Beijing, Mei will report to Indra Suharjono, executive vice president and managing director, MTV Networks Southeast Asia and Greater China. Mei will be responsible for overseeing operations of MTV Networks' business in China including the 24-hour MTV China in Guangdong, Nickelodeon and all of its brand … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International appoints MD, MTV Networks China & Chief Representative of Viacom Asia in China
PacMan packs a ratings punch – TNS
Manila - Unsurprisingly, Manny Pacquiao's two round defeat of Briton Ricky Hatton on 3 May 2009 was the most-watched TV programme among national households in the Philippines according to Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS). GMA-7's delayed telecast of the IBO light-welterweight world title boxing match captured 41.9 percent of viewers to lead the ratings race. Rival network ABS-CBN counter-programmed with the Philippine TV premiere of Shake, Rattle & Roll 9 and One More Chance - which rated second and … [Read more...] about PacMan packs a ratings punch – TNS
Nielsen Online, TVB.com partnership in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Nielsen Online has been selected by tvb.com as the broadcaster's partner for in-depth tracking and analysis of more than a hundred tvb.com channels. With this partnership, Nielsen will focus its web analytics and research efforts on TVB's internet site to define the changing attitudes and behavior of their online audience. As of March 2009, tvb.com had recorded 3.3 millions unique visitors to its site as well as 68 million page impressions, an increase of 30 and 20 percent … [Read more...] about Nielsen Online, TVB.com partnership in Hong Kong
BBS wins at Bhutan’s annual media awards
Bhutan - Bhutan held its first annual media awards in the capital, Thimpu, last week with the national broadcaster BBS picking up three awards. The best anchor award went to BBS TV presenter Dawa, who hosts live debates and panel discussions, while BBS TV producer, Neten Dorjee won the award for the best TV programme of the year. Damcho Wangchuk, a BBS radio producer, walked away with the award for the most informative radio programme. … [Read more...] about BBS wins at Bhutan’s annual media awards
BBC India Election Train journey begins
India - BBC's India Election Train and its team of journalists departed Delhi to embark on a three week journey across India. Reporting in 12 languages, across 14 BBC services, they will investigate the stories and personalities behind India's forthcoming election. … [Read more...] about BBC India Election Train journey begins