Singapore - MediaCorp announced the appointment of Leo Goh as managing director of Singapore Media Academy (SMA) with immediate effect. Goh started his career in human resources and spent 13 years honing his HR skills before joining MediaCorp in 2004 as vice president group human resources. He was promoted to senior vice president the following year and, in 2007, was appointed MediaCorp's chief representative in China, based in Beijing. He returned to base last August where he took up the … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints new Managing Director, Singapore Media Academy
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Newly appointed MBC president faces unionists’ opposition
Seoul - Kim Jae-chul, the new president of MBC, was blocked by MBC Union members in front of the broadcaster's headquarters on his first day of work last week. According to The Korea Times, Kim tried to enter MBC headquarters located in Seoul's Yeouido but was successfully blocked by MBC Union members. Kim was confronted by the station's union leader, Lee Geun-haeng, who accused him of being a subordinate to the government. According to the report, when Kim was questioned as to whether he would … [Read more...] about Newly appointed MBC president faces unionists’ opposition
Microsoft and MediaCorp enter strategic partnership to create new online portal
Singapore - Microsoft and MediaCorp announced a strategic partnership to launch an online portal that will combine the best from the worldwide leader in global software, services and solutions and Singapore's leading media company. To be launched in the second quarter of 2010, xinmsn (http://www.xinmsn.com) will feature entertainment and lifestyle offerings currently on the websites of Microsoft's MSN Singapore and MediaCorp. It will be bilingual in English and Mandarin, housing both global and … [Read more...] about Microsoft and MediaCorp enter strategic partnership to create new online portal
MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division
Singapore - MediaCorp announced the appointment of Philip Koh as managing director, interactive media division with effect from 1 April 2010. Koh is currently managing director, MediaCorp Press, which operates and owns the Today newspaper. Under his leadership, Today has launched numerous new media initiatives, including its popular website, www.todayonline.com, and its mobile applications. For both portfolios, Koh will report to Shaun Seow, deputy CEO (news, radio, print and interactive). … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division
NHK World TV launches in Hawaii
NHK World TV, the international English-language channel run by Japan's NHK has started airing in Hawaii. The Honolulu Advertiser reports that the channel has entered into partnership with Nippon Golden Network, which is hosting it in Hawaii. According to Dennis Ogawa, president of Nippon Golden Network, Hawaii's large population of people with Asian ancestry and the large role Japanese tourists played in the state's economy made the new channel a natural fit for viewers. Launched early last … [Read more...] about NHK World TV launches in Hawaii
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Malaysia In early 2009, a US$800,000 co-production deal was announced between AETN All Asia Networks (AAAN) and The National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS) to produce original content for the History Channel, Crime & Investigation Network and the Biography Channel. Produced by Malaysian production companies, the eight hours of original content will showcase Malaysian stories across the three channels. According to Mohd Mahyidin Mustakim, director general of FINAS, this is their … [Read more...] about ASIANSIDEOFTHEDOC