New York / London - AETN International has appointed Mark Taylor as Vice President, International Ad Sales. Based in AETN's London office, Taylor is responsible for developing international ad sales strategies for AETN channel brands including The History Channel, The History Channel HD, A&E, The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. He will drive local ad sales in Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as cultivate pan-regional and global ad sales activity for AETN channels … [Read more...] about Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
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MoMedia licenses culinary series See & Enjoy to Japan’s MICO
London - MoMedia International, an international producer and distributor of digital entertainment, has signed a multi-platform deal with NHK's distribution company, MICO, to launch its 'how to' recipe series See & Enjoy in Japan. See & Enjoy is a 600-clip video series featuring recipes for sushi, soup, ice cream, and party food, along with culinary tips and tricks. Produced by Madrid-based Canalmicro, the series is scheduled to premiere in Dec 2007 on LaLa TV, an entertainment channel for … [Read more...] about MoMedia licenses culinary series See & Enjoy to Japan’s MICO
Seven and Granada International ink exclusive content deal
Australia's Seven has signed an exclusive content deal for shows from Granada International's current slate including Life Begins, William and Mary, as well as new series Lewis and My Boy Jack, to debut in 2008. Seven's programming portfolio already includes programming from NBC Universal and The Walt Disney Company, as it expands its presence through multiple channels on the company's digital TV platform. David Leckie, CEO of Seven Media Group and Seven Network said, "We have a terrific working … [Read more...] about Seven and Granada International ink exclusive content deal
LG Dacom launches IPTV
Seoul - Korea's third-largest fixed-line operator, LG Dacom, has further intensified competition by becoming the market's third IPTV service provider. LG Dacom's broadband-based internet protocol television, dubbed 'myLGtv,' is available through a bundled product, which also includes broadband Internet access and a telephone service. The broadband service is offered by LG Dacom's subsidiary, LG Powercom. The company said its packaged product provides more HD content than its rivals, and is as … [Read more...] about LG Dacom launches IPTV
Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) opens Malaysia office
Kuala Lumpur - Al Jazeera Children's Channel (JCC) has opened a representative office at Cyberjaya, Malaysia, to help extend its reach into the Asia-Pacific. JCC's Executive General Manager, Mahmoud Bouneb said the move was part of a strategy to grow the channel's portfolio and offer world class animation and multimedia content for Arabic speaking children around the world. The Malaysian bureau will coordinate content exchange initiatives in the region, knowledge and skills exchanges, and other … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Children’s Channel (JCC) opens Malaysia office
Service bundling in Asia-Pacific still focused on fixed networks
Full quad-play bundling will be slow to take off in Asia-Pacific and the 'real action' around bundling strategies will be in fixed services for the foreseeable future, said market research firm Ovum. Fixed services like voice, broadband and video content are typically a household purchase, while mobile services are typically a personal purchase and are most effectively marketed as a separate service, David Kennedy, Ovum's Research Director said, "There is still a cleavage between household … [Read more...] about Service bundling in Asia-Pacific still focused on fixed networks
