The Philippines – FremantleMedia announced the premiere of the first season of Take Me Out in the Philippines. The format launches this week on the GMA Network, and will air at 5 pm from Mondays to Fridays in a half hour slot. The programme is hosted by the Philippines’ ‘Platinum Prince of Soul’ Jay-R, in what is the country’s first-ever studio-based dating show. “I have no doubt that Take Me Outwill be a fantastic hit in the Philippines. The format has … [Read more...] about Take Me Out premieres in the Philippines
Channel: Content
Turner Broadcasting appoints Melissa Fitzgerald as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand
SYDNEY – Turner International Australia announced the appointment of Melissa Fitzgerald as sales director, Australia and New Zealand, based in Turner’s Sydney office. Fitzgerald will oversee the development of the company’s advertising sales strategies for Turner’s core channels Cartoon Network and Boomerang along with its growing portfolio of branded, interactive platforms including www. cartoonnetwork.com.au and www. cartoonnetwork.co.nz. Working closely with existing … [Read more...] about Turner Broadcasting appoints Melissa Fitzgerald as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand
AAA Networks promotes Michele Schofield to VP – Programming and Production
SINGAPORE – AETN All Asia Networks (AAA Networks) announced the promotion of Michele Schofield to the position of vice president – programming and production. In this role, Schofield continues to oversee all day–to–day programming related activities of the company from acquisitions, scheduling, on air promotions and original production. Schofield joined the company in July 2007 and has overseen the launch and growth of History, History HD, Crime and Investigation Network … [Read more...] about AAA Networks promotes Michele Schofield to VP – Programming and Production
Disney–ABC International Television and MNC sign multi–year deal
JAKARTA – Disney–ABC International Television (DAIT) Asia Pacific has signed a multi–year agreement with PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk (MNC), Indonesia’s largest integrated media company, to distribute Disney animation, pre–school programs, live action series and original movies over MNC’s leading national television broadcast networks across Indonesia. As a part of the agreement, MNC will broadcast Disney programs over its two leading free–to–air … [Read more...] about Disney–ABC International Television and MNC sign multi–year deal
Endemol appoints Global Head of Marketing
LONDON – Endemol announced the appointment of Steve Copestake as global head of marketing. Copestake joins Endemol from Disney– ABC–ESPN Television where he was senior vice president, international marketing. During his seven years at Disney he has led the marketing and research operation for the company’s TV distribution business, representing their most successful global brands including Lost, Desperate Housewives and Grey’s Anatomy. Copestake also played a … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Global Head of Marketing
Discovery joins MEASAT’S HD video neighbourhood line–up
KUALA LUMPUR – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. and Discovery Networks Asia–Pacific announced that an agreement has been signed to distribute Discovery HD channel via the MEASAT–3a satellite. Discovery HD is a premium channel that features the highest quality HD content from across Discovery Networks’ most popular channels, as well as select exclusive content. Discovery HD brings audiences closer to their world with breathtaking imagery and detail, featuring programming … [Read more...] about Discovery joins MEASAT’S HD video neighbourhood line–up