Los Angeles - As part of its multiplatform global expansion strategy, Metan Development Group (Metan) will launch its premier content on 10 of China's top online portals beginning January 2010, adding 360 million Chinese netizens to its program reach. The announcement was made by Metan's president/CEO Larry Namer. "Since our soft launch in October, an estimated millions of online viewers have watched Metan's Hello! Hollywood segments," said Namer. "We're excited about this month's addition of … [Read more...] about Metan Development Group unveils distribution deals for 10 leading online portals in China
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MediaCorp appoints new Head of OOH media
Singapore - MediaCorp announced the appointment of Thomas Ang as head, OOH media with immediate effect. With 20 years of management experience in OOH (out-of-home) media, sponsorship and events, Ang has held key appointments in several OOH media/events companies. His last appointment, prior to joining MediaCorp, was MD EC-Ad Media (Macau). Ang will report to Shaun Seow, MediaCorp deputy CEO (News, Radio, Interactive & Print). … [Read more...] about MediaCorp appoints new Head of OOH media
Colin Jarvis retires as Director of International Formats, BBC Worldwide
London - Following more than three decades at the BBC and BBC Worldwide, Colin Jarvis has announced he is to step down as Director of International Formats. Jarvis is one of BBC Worldwide's longest serving directors and has been instrumental in building the company's formats and local production activity around the world. Most recently he led the roll-out of the company's international production network, with bases and partnerships established in Australia, India, North and South America and … [Read more...] about Colin Jarvis retires as Director of International Formats, BBC Worldwide
FremantleMedia’s classic game show, Family Feud is the #1 show on ANTV in Indonesia
London - FremantleMedia announced the return of classic game show Family Feud. Launching as Super Family, the daily strip has already claimed the top position on one of Indonesia's most established broadcasters, ANTV. A classic from the golden era of game shows, Super Family has become ANTV's highest rated programme within two weeks of its first transmission. Super Family boosted ANTV's primetime slot rating between 18.30 - 19.30 by 190% within its third week on air. This is the second time ANTV … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia’s classic game show, Family Feud is the #1 show on ANTV in Indonesia
ABS-CBN bags top ratings in December 2009
Manila, Philippines - Programs from ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. dominated the national urban TV audience measurement (NUTAM) survey conducted last month by Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS) Media Research Philippines, reports Business World. Based on the TNS report for December 1 to 31, seven out of the top 10 weekday programs came from ABS-CBN, led by the nightly drama series May Bukas Pa. The TV program received a national rating of 34% to return to the top of the list after dropping to second place … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN bags top ratings in December 2009
First Singapore drama series to air in Thailand
Bangkok/Singapore - MediaCorp's top rated series, The Little Nyonya will be shown in Thailand. The Little Nyonya is set to be the first Singaporean drama to be aired in Thailand, according to Channel NewsAsia. Beginning in the 1930s and spanning 70 years, the 30-episode blockbuster costume drama series features the vast southeastern culture of the baba-nyonya. The Little Nyonya will begin airing on January 20 on the Thai channel TPBS. … [Read more...] about First Singapore drama series to air in Thailand