South Korea’s commercial S-DMB mobile TV operator TU Media has begun streaming more than 16 hours of CNN International programming daily to its million-plus subscribers. The programming mix includes breaking news, business, sport, entertainment as well as feature programming which reaches mobile phones and other compatible handheld devices. Ron Lee, Vice President Turner Broadcasting Systems Korea noted, “With the forthcoming week of dedicated live programming from Seoul and beyond, … [Read more...] about CNN International reaches 1 million-plus TU Media users in Korea
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BBC World kicks off The Internationalists trade marketing campaign
London- BBC World has launched a trade-focused multimedia marketing and communications campaign to introduce The Internationalists, a new way to describe its audiences. BBC World’s viewers including business-focused professionals as well as individuals in the fields of academia, culture, science and government, are described as “decision-drivers, avid travellers, big spenders and conscientious consumers” as well as “global influencers, early adopters, and frequent … [Read more...] about BBC World kicks off The Internationalists trade marketing campaign
Documentaries on carbon trading, a psychopath and convicts secure funding
Sydney- Efforts to broker a carbon trading deal between California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Governor of Indonesia's Aceh province and an investigation into the mind of a psychopath are among the subjects of documentaries which received funding in September from Film Finance Corporation Australia, Australia's ABC-TV and international broadcasters. The Burning Season from director/writer/co-producer Cathy Henkel and co-producing partner Jeff Canin tracks the race by Dorjee Sun to … [Read more...] about Documentaries on carbon trading, a psychopath and convicts secure funding
Formats frenzy in Asia
The formats business in Asia is booming. Game shows are hot. So are dancing/singing shows. And comedy is fast becoming the new frontier for clever concepts that can travel. China is busily commissioning local versions of Western productions. Of the emerging markets, Vietnam is devouring numerous formats, and Pakistan is becoming more receptive. And telenovela producers see great scope in adapting their shows for Asian markets with local partners. Summing up the buoyant mood, Pierre Cheung, … [Read more...] about Formats frenzy in Asia
Lonely Planet travels to BBC Worldwide
London/Melbourne: BBC Worldwide has acquired Lonely Planet, the Australian-based travel information group, in a deal that will build the Lonely Planet franchise around the world. Lonely Planet was founded by owners Tony and Maureen Wheeler in 1972, and advertising guru John Singleton became a shareholder in 1999. "Joining BBC Worldwide allows us to secure the long-term future of our company within a globally recognised media group," said the Wheelers, who will retain a 25% stake. Lonely Planet, … [Read more...] about Lonely Planet travels to BBC Worldwide
Foxtel on the prowl for product at MIPCOM
Sydney- Foxtel Executive Director of Television & Marketing Brian Walsh will lead a four-strong team of Foxtel execs at MIPCOM 2007, scouting for product for the platform’s owned-and-operated channels plus the latest addition to the fold, Arena. Foxtel takes management control of Arena, a female-skewed entertainment channel, on Oct. 1, in a deal with its owner XYZ Entertainment, a joint venture between Foxtel and regional satcaster Austar. “Our objective is to refine Arena and focus … [Read more...] about Foxtel on the prowl for product at MIPCOM
