Tokyo – NBC Universal named Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia. Based in Tokyo, Yushita will launch and expand NBCU’s pay TV platforms in Japan and develop strategies for upcoming cable and satellite TV launches, as well as sales and marketing activities for the new channels. He reports to Raymund Miranda, Managing Director, Global Networks Asia, and Taichi Fukuda, Managing Director Japan, NBC Universal International. This follows NBCU’s acquisition … [Read more...] about NBCU names Shigeo Yushita Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
Channel: Companies
Cisco unveils IPTV strategy for Asia Pacific
Singapore – The IPTV World Forum Asia 2007, held Dec. 5-7 in Singapore, saw Cisco announce its strategy for the delivery of end-to-end Internet Protocol television (IPTV) solutions in Asia Pacific. “Cisco is perhaps the only technology vendor today who can provide the products, solutions, applications and expertise to help operators deliver a ‘Connected Life’ experience for consumers. We’ve brought that capability to Asia Pacific and have started to engage with … [Read more...] about Cisco unveils IPTV strategy for Asia Pacific
Promotions handed out at Foxtel O&O channels
Sydney - Foxtel has made a number of new appointments in its Owned & Operated Channels Group. Penny Win, who has served for many years in free-to-air and subscription television in Australia and New Zealand, has been hired as Group Channel Manager of W. Channel and Fox Classics. Brendon Moo has been promoted to Head of Factual Channels and Senior Executive of Publicity, with overall responsibility for The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network; he will also manage communications for … [Read more...] about Promotions handed out at Foxtel O&O channels
CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
China Central Television (CCTV), EuroNews and the European Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Mandarin-language broadcast of Futuris, a magazine on science, space activities and technology co-produced by EuroNews and European Commission DG Research and Information Society. It’s the first step in a long term partnership between EuroNews and CCTV . Under the agreement inked in Beijing on Nov. 14, EuroNews will provide a package of nine programs a month, which … [Read more...] about CCTV partners EuroNews and the European Commission
Televisa Estudios to rebrand as Televisa Internacional
Televisa Estudios, the international content distribution arm of Grupo Televisa offering programming and formats in Spanish, will be renamed Televisa Internacional from Jan. 1 2008. The company’s business focus and management will remain unchanged, but its website will be rebranded as www.televisainternacional.tv Televisa Internacional will attend the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) Exhibition and Conference 2008, to be held Jan. 28 – 31 at the Mandalay … [Read more...] about Televisa Estudios to rebrand as Televisa Internacional
Tembusu invests in Singapore’s Infinite Frameworks
Singapore – Singapore-based media house Infinite Frameworks (IFW) has received investment from venture capital firm Tembusu Partners to expand from post-production services into executive production and distribution of content into mobile and IPTV services. Tembusu is a private equity fund targeting commitments of up to $S100 million ($US69.2 million) and will focus on producing investment performance with targeted gross compounded returns in excess of 25% p.a. The investment gives Tembusu … [Read more...] about Tembusu invests in Singapore’s Infinite Frameworks