London – Format distributor Zeal Entertainment, part of the Digital Rights Group (DRG), has expanded its international sales team. Paul Benson and Annabel Laister has joined as International Sales Executive, with the former to be responsible for all sales into Asia, Russia, Middle East and Benelux, and the latter for sales to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Africa. Benson was previously Sales Executive at distributor Electric Sky, while Annabel worked in marketing at CIC, distribution … [Read more...] about Zeal Entertain adds zeal to international sales team
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NHK President resigns amidst internal trading scandal
Tokyo – Genichi Hashimoto, President of NHK has left the Japanese pubcaster to take responsibility for alleged insider trading by two journalists and a director of the network. Hashimoto’s resignation comes three days before he was scheduled to step down at the end of his term on Jan 25. The three NHK staff allegedly acquired 1,000 - 3,000 shares each in a restaurant chain on March 8, 2007, just prior to a scoop on its plan to absorb a sushi group was aired by NHK. Two of the three … [Read more...] about NHK President resigns amidst internal trading scandal
Alan Teo resigns from MediaCorp
Singapore – Alan Teo, Senior Vice President, Agency & Partners Development and New Business Group of Airtime Sales, MediaCorp TV, has resigned to pursue his own interests. He will remain with the company till March 31 2008 to help with the transition. In the interim period, Corinne Chong, Vice President, Marketing & Production will be covering the Agency Development role while the New Business team will report directly to Edwin Koh, Head, Senior Vice President, Airtime Sales & Marketing, … [Read more...] about Alan Teo resigns from MediaCorp
BabyTV to debut in Singapore on StarHub
Singapore – BabyTV, a 24-hour commercial-free TV channel for children under three will debut in Singapore on StarHub Digital Cable on channel 37 from Jan 25, 2008. Backed by Fox International Channels, BabyTV is distributed on major platforms worldwide. Programmes are developed by a team of content developers and childhood experts to promote learning, activity, and parent-child interaction. The channel’s content covers the spectrum of learning skills and developmental milestones in a … [Read more...] about BabyTV to debut in Singapore on StarHub
Zodiak acquires stake in Indian production house Sol
Stockholm – Zodiak Television has taken its first step into Asia by acquiring a 35% stake in Indian production company, Sol. The deal was finalized after the due diligence process following a Memorandum of Understanding inked in autumn 2007 between Zodiak and Sol’s owners. The partners will now co-operate actively to develop Sol, with the aim of eventually increasing Zodiak’s stake. Zodiak Television’s distribution unit Zodiak International will also license and … [Read more...] about Zodiak acquires stake in Indian production house Sol
Rob Gilby named SVP & MD, Disney-ABC International Television, Asia-Pacific
Rob Gilby has been appointed to the new position of Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Disney-ABC International Television, Asia-Pacific. He will lead the growth of distribution and revenue for TV and film content developed by The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) through The Walt Disney Studios, ABC Television Network, ABC Studios, Disney Channel and Disney-ABC Cable Networks throughout Asia Pacific, including Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Korea, and … [Read more...] about Rob Gilby named SVP & MD, Disney-ABC International Television, Asia-Pacific