Singapore - CNBC Asia Pacific president and managing director Jeremy Pink becomes senior vice president business news at CNBC effective 8 June 2009. He fills the position vacated by Jonathan Wald end-March, heading off to CNBC's Englewood Cliffs HQ this week, where he will be based from 8 June. In an internal memo, CNBC president Mark Hoffmann said that Tyler Mathisen will retain responsibility for business news during the transition period, before returning to his role as managing editor. … [Read more...] about Pink promoted to SVP Business News CNBC
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Pink promoted to SVP Business News CNBC
Singapore - CNBC Asia Pacific president and managing director Jeremy Pink becomes senior vice president business news at CNBC effective 8 June 2009. He fills the position vacated by Jonathan Wald end-March, heading off to CNBC’s Englewood Cliffs HQ this week, where he will be based from 8 June. In an internal memo, CNBC president Mark Hoffmann said that Tyler Mathisen will retain responsibility for business news during the transition period, before returning to his role as managing editor. … [Read more...] about Pink promoted to SVP Business News CNBC
Madani Channel broadcasts across Asia Pacific on AsiaSat 3S
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced that Faizan Productions (Pvt.) Ltd. has signed a lease agreement for the use of C-band capacity on AsiaSat 3S to broadcast Madani, a religious channel, to Asia, the Middle East and Australasia. The Madani Channel has commenced 24-hour, free to air distribution on AsiaSat 3S, offering a mix of religious programming including speeches, lectures, documentaries, talk shows, Hamds, Naats, religious travelogue, in … [Read more...] about Madani Channel broadcasts across Asia Pacific on AsiaSat 3S
New schemes to attract international film talents, projects to Singapore
Cannes – At a press briefing at the start of the Cannes Film Market and Festival, the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) announced several new initiatives as part of its Singapore Media Fusion Plan (SMFP) to attract the world's creative community to partner with Singapore companies as it strives to develop Singapore into a trusted global capital for New Asia Media. Dr Christopher Chia, MDA’s chief executive officer said that the Singapore government has earmarked €116.5 … [Read more...] about New schemes to attract international film talents, projects to Singapore
StarHub profit up 3 percent, pay-TV subs up 4 percent in first quarter
Singapore - In the quarter, net profit after tax increased 3 percent to S$82 million on the back of S$531 million revenue. Profit before taxation was 1 percent higher at S$101 million year-on-year (YoY). Free cash flow at S$115 million was 277 percent higher compared to last year's S$31 million. Capital expenditure was 14 percent lower at S$51million compared to the same period last year. YoY, Fixed Network revenue registered the highest growth for the quarter at 9 percent. This was followed by … [Read more...] about StarHub profit up 3 percent, pay-TV subs up 4 percent in first quarter
TVB dramas in HD on StarHub’s Demand TV
Singapore - StarHub TV customers using HubStation HD can now watch TVB dramas in high definition (HD) via Demand TV. The dramas will be available on Video-On-Demand, and customers can purchase and watch the programmes anytime they wish. Ttitles available are The Gem of Life and The Master Of Tai Chi. The Gem Of Life is TVB's 82-episode mega production. It will premiere in two parts - the first 41 episodes will be made available from May 4 and the remaining episodes in June. The Master of Tai Chi … [Read more...] about TVB dramas in HD on StarHub’s Demand TV