Hong Kong - FOX International Channels Asia has won a total of nine Gold, Silver and Bronze awards at PROMAX|BDA 2009. Quentin Tang, the international broadcast network's creative director for off-air also achieved his 55th PROMAX Award this year with his off-air designs. FOX International Channels Asia received a total of three Gold awards and two Silver awards for off-air creative work relating to the National Geographic Channel brand, and two Silver awards for print and outdoor advertising … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels at PROMAX|BDA 2009
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MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
London/New York - MTV Networks International (MTVNI) announced that Tiao Zhan Xiao Yong Shi, the Chinese format adaptation of Nickelodeon’s GUTS, will premiere on China Central Television (CCTV) during Summer 2009. The format deal is the first time a kids’ format will air in the Chinese market. The new prime-time series will follow Nickelodeon’s groundbreaking original hit formula with an hour-long action-sports game show. Each episode will allow kid contestants to live out … [Read more...] about MTV Networks International closes first-ever kids’ format series with CCTV
CNBC back in Taiwan – on TFN Media’s New TV
Singapore – CNBC Asia Pacific is back in Taiwan after a three-year hiatus in that market. From today, 1 July 2009, CNBC Asia Pacific is available on Channel 309 to subscribers on TFN Media’s newly formed digital CATV service, New TV. TFN Media is wholly owned by Taiwan Mobile Co., Taiwan’s leading mobile operator, which has over 6.5 million mobile subscribers and 550,000 cable subscribers in the market. TFN Media is targetting 100,000 subscribers to New TV within 3 years. … [Read more...] about CNBC back in Taiwan – on TFN Media’s New TV
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific launches four channels on Taiwan Fixed Network’s New TV digital service
Taipei - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) and Taiwan Fixed Network (TFN) announced the launch of a 24-hour Discovery HD channel in Taiwan along with Discovery Science, Discovery Home & Health, and Discovery Turbo as part of New TV digital service. The Discovery Package, comprising the four channels is priced at NT$200 per month. A HD package (comprising Discovery HD and other high-definition channels) is also available at the same price. … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific launches four channels on Taiwan Fixed Network’s New TV digital service
Launch of new Discovery HD logo and on-air-look in the region
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) launched a refreshed logo and a new on-air look in Asia-Pacific. The re-launch will include new brand spots, idents and bumpers and premiere programming from September. Earlier this year, Discovery Channel's iconic ‘globe' logo was updated in all international markets with a contemporary colour palette and fresh typography. The Discovery HD logo has now been updated in a complementary style. … [Read more...] about Launch of new Discovery HD logo and on-air-look in the region
CCTV to revamp flagship news programme
China - China's national broadcaster, CCTV, is to revamp its flagship news programme to include more human interest stories and critical reporting, reports the China Daily. Xinwen Lianbo, the country's most authoritative and popular news program, will change its format to include more human-interest segments and critical reportage from June 20. "It will be the biggest change for China Central Television (CCTV) in a decade," Yu Guoming, deputy dean of the school of journalism and communications … [Read more...] about CCTV to revamp flagship news programme