Singapore – MediaCorp is set to provide extensive coverage of the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Races, including the inaugural 2008 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix over multiple media platforms including TV, radio and print. MediaCorp’s range of F1 offerings will roll out from March 14, 2008, and will culminate in the live telecast of the Singapore races held from September 26–28, 2008, on MediaCorp TV Channel 5, the official free-to-air broadcaster in Singapore. … [Read more...] about MediaCorp in pole position to cover F1
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ABS-CBN promotes Charos Santos-Concio as president
Manila – ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation has promoted Charo Santos-Concio as president, effective from March 1, 2008. She is the fifth president of the company. Santos-Concio was formerly head of Channel 2 where she handled full business responsibilities of the channel including sales, marketing and production, and has delivered “remarkable” business results for the past two years. Santos-Concio joined ABS-CBN as consultant since 1987 and has held positions including senior … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN promotes Charos Santos-Concio as president
Asia and Europe say Hello to Kitty in 3D
Hong Kong – Sanrio Digital, a JV between Typhoon Games (HK) Ltd and Sanrio Co Ltd, has announced sales of 3D CGI animation series The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends. The 52-episode series is the first Sanrio Digital series made in Hong Kong and is also the first to be made completely with advanced CGI technology that presents Hello Kitty and all other characters in new 3D digital bodies. Co-produced by Sanrio Digital and Dream Cortex, The Adventures of Hello Kitty & Friends is being … [Read more...] about Asia and Europe say Hello to Kitty in 3D
Asia key to BBC Worldwide’s growth strategy
London – BBC Worldwide’s (BBCW) growth strategies appear to be on track, given the strong showing of Asian buyers at BBC Showcase held in Brighton, UK, 24-27 February 2008. In 2006/07, 46% of BBCW’s total revenues came from overseas, up from 41% in 2005/06. The company plans to raise that proportion to around two-thirds by 2012. Year on year rest of the world sales grew 4.9%, with profit rising 26.9% to 8.5million UK pounds (US$16.8million). Measured in local currency, sales … [Read more...] about Asia key to BBC Worldwide’s growth strategy
Ki-Young Ohm helms Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation as president & CEO
Seoul – Korean pubcaster Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has appointed Ki-Young Ohm as president & CEO to succeed Moon-Soon Choi who steps down from the position he served in since February 25, 2005. Ohm has been with MBC since 1974 and was most recently executive managing director of the broadcaster’s news & sports department. Highlights of his career as a journalist with MBC include leadership of the news desk for 13 years, and becoming the longest-serving anchor in Korean … [Read more...] about Ki-Young Ohm helms Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation as president & CEO
ABS-CBN promotes Charos Santos-Concio as president
Manila – ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation has promoted Charo Santos-Concio as president, effective from March 1, 2008. She is the fifth president of the company. Santos-Concio was formerly head of Channel 2 where she handled full business responsibilities of the channel including sales, marketing and production, and has delivered “remarkable” business results for the past two years. Charo joined ABS-CBN as consultant since 1987 and has held positions including senior vice … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN promotes Charos Santos-Concio as president
