Singapore - MediaCorp has announced a number of senior management changes effective 1 April 2009. Current head of Channel News Asia, Woon Tai Ho has decided to pursue other interests. He is succeeded as MD - Channel NewsAsia by Debra Soon, currently chief editor of TV News. As director, international productions Kenneth Liang will head up a new unit focusing on business opportunities in international television content. Liang relinquishes his role as EVP, TV Programming and Production, Channel … [Read more...] about Exec shuffle at MediaCorp – Woon Tai Ho leaves CNA
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Beyond Distribution at MIPTV
Sydney - Beyond Distribution will unveil three one hour documentaries at MIPTV. Lost Adventures of Childhood explores the decline of unsupervised play for children in a time of paranoia. How To Divorce And Not Wreck The Kids feature couples who are determined to keep the needs of their children first while going through a divorce, while The 200kg Kid features the heaviest teenager in New Zealand who reveals how he is too big to exercise and medical intervention is sought. … [Read more...] about Beyond Distribution at MIPTV
NBC Universal Global Networks launches SCI FI into the Philippines
Singapore - NBC Universal Global Networks has launched SCI FI into the Philippines, said Raymund Miranda, MD, NBC Universal Global Networks Asia Pacific. The move is part of NBCU Global Network's continued channels expansion in the Asia Pacific region and central to the company's growth objective, led by Roma Khanna, president, global networks & digital initiatives. Khanna commented, "This is an important step in our growth plan for the Asia Pacific, a priority region where we are committed to … [Read more...] about NBC Universal Global Networks launches SCI FI into the Philippines
Exec shuffle at MediaCorp – Woon Tai Ho leaves CNA
Singapore - MediaCorp has announced a number of senior management changes effective 1 April 2009. Current head of Channel News Asia, Woon Tai Ho has decided to pursue other interests. He is succeeded as MD - Channel NewsAsia by Debra Soon, currently chief editor of TV News. As director, international productions Kenneth Liang will head up a new unit focusing on business opportunities in international television content. Liang relinquishes his role as EVP, TV Programming and Production, Channel … [Read more...] about Exec shuffle at MediaCorp – Woon Tai Ho leaves CNA
Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products & Zara launch Streetmuse from MTV
London/New York/Singapore/Hong Kong - Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP) and leading fashion retailer Zara are partnering on the launch of a new range of urban-inspired men's wear called, Streetmuse, by MTV. Launched on March 5 and continuing throughout the year, Streetmuse will be available in prime front of store locations in more than 1000 Zara stores, in 68 countries across Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America. … [Read more...] about Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products & Zara launch Streetmuse from MTV
No replacement for Whitehead at Discovery
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia Pacific is not believed to be seeking an immediate replacement for senior vice president revenue Mark Whitehead following his resignation on 18 February 2009. "Mark is serving out his notice at this moment; at this time, the regional advertising sales team will report into me. We have a strong regional advertising sales team and I'm confident in their ability to continue to drive our business," said DNAP's executive vice president and managing director Tom … [Read more...] about No replacement for Whitehead at Discovery