Tokyo - Japan’s leading talent agency, Yoshimoto Kogyo, has formed a joint venture with Shanghai Media Group (SMG) to produce programming and advertising for distribution in China. "We will jointly look at whether Japanese TV programs can be localized for Chinese viewers,” said Hiroshi Osaki, president of Yoshimoto Kogyo at a press conference held in Tokyo. The new company will aim to attract advertising from Japanese firms targeting the growing Chinese market, as well as manage … [Read more...] about Yoshimoto Kogyo sets up joint firm with Shanghai Media Group
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Astro Entertainment & Endemol enter joint venture in Malaysia
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd (AESB) and Endemol Asia Ltd announced they are forming a joint venture in Malaysia for the creation and development of new programming for the local market. Through the joint venture, both Endemol and AESB will work together to create and deliver premium local content to all Malaysian viewers including those on Free To Air. The joint venture will have access to Endemol’s global portfolio and will aim to partner with all local broadcasters. It will also develop … [Read more...] about Astro Entertainment & Endemol enter joint venture in Malaysia
BBC Worldwide Channels promote Monty Ghai to VP, Network Development, Asia
BBC Worldwide Channels Asia announced the promotion of Monty Ghai to vice president, network development, Asia. In his new role, Ghai will be responsible for identifying opportunities to increase the distribution of BBC Worldwide Channels’ portfolio including BBC Entertainment, BBC Knowledge, CBeebies, BBC Lifestyle and BBC World News in South East Asia, Hong Kong and South Korea. Working alongside the international strategy team, Ghai will also seek to introduce the channels on new … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide Channels promote Monty Ghai to VP, Network Development, Asia
Astro Entertainment & Endemol enter joint venture in Malaysia
Astro Entertainment Sdn Bhd (AESB) and Endemol Asia Ltd announced they are forming a joint venture in Malaysia for the creation and development of new programming for the local market. Through the joint venture, both Endemol and AESB will work together to create and deliver premium local content to all Malaysian viewers including those on Free To Air. The joint venture will have access to Endemol’s global portfolio and will aim to partner with all local broadcasters. It will also develop … [Read more...] about Astro Entertainment & Endemol enter joint venture in Malaysia
Warner Bros TV group names Senior Vice President, Worldwide Communications & Tammy Golihew Senior Vice President, Publicity, Warner Bros. Television
Burbank, Calif. - Scott Rowe has been named to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Worldwide Communications, Warner Bros. Television Group, and Tammy Golihew has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Publicity, Warner Bros. Television. These announcements were made by Lisa Gregorian, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Warner Bros. Television Group. In his new role, Rowe will be responsible for managing all communications, both proactive and reactive, on a … [Read more...] about Warner Bros TV group names Senior Vice President, Worldwide Communications & Tammy Golihew Senior Vice President, Publicity, Warner Bros. Television
Endemol appoints Head of Format Distribution
Endemol announced the appointment of Ana Langenberg as head of format distribution at Endemol Group. Langenberg will be responsible for ensuring formats created or acquired by Endemol flow seamlessly throughout the Group and will work closely with Endemol’s operating companies around the world to maximise the value of formats in each territory. She will also lead the distribution of formats in territories where Endemol currently has no operational presence. Langenberg is a senior executive … [Read more...] about Endemol appoints Head of Format Distribution