New York - GlobeCast America has appointed Jeff Casey as vice president of media management, based in the company's US headquarters in New York and reporting directly to the CEO of GlobeCast America, David Justin. Most recently vice president of global sales at Ascent Media, Casey will lead the development of GlobeCast's newly-launched Media Management activities in the US and Latin America. As such, he will be charged with leveraging GlobeCast's existing business of content distribution as well … [Read more...] about GlobeCast America appoints Jeff Casey as Vice President, Media Management
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Microsoft and MediaCorp enter strategic partnership to create new online portal
Singapore - Microsoft and MediaCorp announced a strategic partnership to launch an online portal that will combine the best from the worldwide leader in global software, services and solutions and Singapore's leading media company. To be launched in the second quarter of 2010, xinmsn (http://www.xinmsn.com) will feature entertainment and lifestyle offerings currently on the websites of Microsoft's MSN Singapore and MediaCorp. It will be bilingual in English and Mandarin, housing both global and … [Read more...] about Microsoft and MediaCorp enter strategic partnership to create new online portal
MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division
Singapore - MediaCorp announced the appointment of Philip Koh as managing director, interactive media division with effect from 1 April 2010. Koh is currently managing director, MediaCorp Press, which operates and owns the Today newspaper. Under his leadership, Today has launched numerous new media initiatives, including its popular website, www.todayonline.com, and its mobile applications. For both portfolios, Koh will report to Shaun Seow, deputy CEO (news, radio, print and interactive). … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints Managing Director of Interactive Media Division
Armoza Formats’ game show format The Bubble
Armoza Formats' game show format The Bubble has been picked up for full seasons that will air this spring on Sweden's SVT and Holland's BNN/NED3 in separate deals made with the broadcasters. The Bubble isolates three contestants for one week - without phones, news, internet or access to the outside world - and brings them back into the studio to be quizzed on what they missed - and whether or not they can believe it. The format includes a variety of games and quizzes, true and false news clips, … [Read more...] about Armoza Formats’ game show format The Bubble
NHK World TV launches in Hawaii
NHK World TV, the international English-language channel run by Japan's NHK has started airing in Hawaii. The Honolulu Advertiser reports that the channel has entered into partnership with Nippon Golden Network, which is hosting it in Hawaii. According to Dennis Ogawa, president of Nippon Golden Network, Hawaii's large population of people with Asian ancestry and the large role Japanese tourists played in the state's economy made the new channel a natural fit for viewers. Launched early last … [Read more...] about NHK World TV launches in Hawaii
Toasting 25 years of TV5MONDE
“25 years ago we did not think this channel would be possible. It started with 3 hours per day, that crazy vision became a reality,” explains Saragosse, who returned to the company as CEO mid-2008. She had been appointed Deputy CEO back in 2005, having served eight years as General Manager since 1997. Despite ample reason for celebration on the occasion of TV5MONDE’s 25th birthday, she says there is little room for complacency when facing the next quarter-century ahead. … [Read more...] about Toasting 25 years of TV5MONDE