BBC Worldwide announced the launch of BBC Knowledge on CJ HelloVision, South Korea's largest digital cable platform. The new distribution agreement will see BBC Knowledge broadcast into over 650,000 homes in South Korea on the platform's basic digital tier. Christine Leo-McKerrow, BBC Worldwide Channels Asia's senior vice president and general manager said, "South Korea is a crucial part of our channels expansion strategy in Asia. I am confident the BBC's acclaimed and award-winning non-fiction … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge launches on CJ HelloVision in Korea
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Beyond heads to Asia
Beyond Distribution has announced the titles available at the Asia Television Forum (ATF). Chuck's Day Off (13x30min) follows a passionate chef on his day off from his successful restaurant in this information-packed and fast-paced cooking series. The Stagers (26x30min) gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the art of home staging - transforming homes that are for sale from dated to designer on a tight budget. Lab Rats Challenge (65x30min) is an exciting and funny educational science-based … [Read more...] about Beyond heads to Asia
STAR signs US distribution deal with RCN
Hong Kong/Herndon, VA - RCN Corporation, a leading provider of all-digital television, high-capacity data, and voice services to residential, business customers and service providers, and STAR announced the launch of three Indian television channels, STAR India PLUS, STAR India GOLD and STAR ONE across RCN's platform. The channels will be available in all of RCN's service areas that have been converted to the company's all-digital network, including the areas of Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, … [Read more...] about STAR signs US distribution deal with RCN
Endemol and Teshkeel to co-produce children’s animation
Endemol has partnered with Kuwait-based publishing group Teshkeel Media to bring to life a new animated series based on its popular superhero comic books, THE 99. Launched in 2006, THE 99 comic book series and is illustrated and scripted by former and current Marvel and DC Comics writers and artists whose credits include X-Men, Spider-Man, Superman, Iron Man, Batman and Power Rangers. The comics are distributed widely throughout the Middle East, South Asia and Indonesia. THE 99 animated series … [Read more...] about Endemol and Teshkeel to co-produce children’s animation
STAR appoints Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales & Distribution
Hong Kong - STAR announced the appointment of Cindy Chang as senior vice president, advertising sales and distribution for STAR Taiwan. Chang will oversee STAR's advertising sales and distribution activities in Taiwan, reporting to STAR Taiwan's chief executive officer Daniel Cheung. Cindy Chang joins STAR from Aegis Media Group, where she has served as executive vice president since 2005, responsible for media buying, negotiation and media operations. Between 1994 and 2005, Chang worked at STAR … [Read more...] about STAR appoints Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales & Distribution
Ad growth forecast at lowest since 2002
Hong Kong - Advertising growth in Asia-Pacific will slow to 2.5 per cent in 2009, its lowest rate since 2002, according to the latest forecasts from Media Partners Asia (MPA). In 2008, regional ad revenues are projected to grow by 5.6 per cent to top US$91 billion in net terms. Vivek Couto, executive director at MPA says advertising is expected to decline in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore, as well as in Australasia, next year. "There will be a slowdown in China, India and Indonesia, though … [Read more...] about Ad growth forecast at lowest since 2002