Toddler TV is booming in Asia. New channels dedicated to pre-schoolers are springing up. English-language kids channels are popular with parents who want their kids to learn English. Locally produced programming for the genre is increasing. Content is finding new distribution platforms in IPTV, especially in Korea, and Video-on-Demand. And the merchandising business is being driven by new brands and campaigns. Fox International Channels’ Baby TV already airs in Japan, Hong Kong and … [Read more...] about Growth spurt for Asia’s pre-school market
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Romma Khanna joins NBCU International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives
London- Roma Khanna will join NBC Universal International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives, effective from September 17. Based in London, she reports to Peter Smith, President, NBC Universal International. Khanna is responsible for generating growth through geographical expansion, local and pan-regional partnerships, and new channel creation, with a focus on strengthening the content and identity of the Sci-Fi, 13th Street and Universal Channel brands internationally. She … [Read more...] about Romma Khanna joins NBCU International as President, Global Networks and Digital Initiatives
Swati Shetty named Director, India, for Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific)M
Mumbai- Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific) has bolstered its executive team in India by hiring Swati Shetty as Director, India, responsible for the firm's TV distribution business across all platforms in the market. Shetty replaces Amit Malhotra, who was promoted in June 2007 to Regional Sales Director, Pan-Asia, India and Singapore. Shetty will be based in Mumbai and report directly to Malhotra in Hong Kong as well as the Managing Director for Walt Disney Company (India) Pte Ltd … [Read more...] about Swati Shetty named Director, India, for Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific)M
Haydn Arndt upped to SVP, sales liaison, NBC Universal International Television Distribution
Universal City – Haydn Arndt has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Sales Liaison, NBC Universal International Television Distribution from Vice President, Sales Liaison, overseeing Australia and New Zealand. He will continue to be based in NBC Universal’s Sydney office. Since joining NBC Universal in 2005, Arndt has been responsible for overseeing the free, pay and basic cable television sales of NBC Universal programming throughout Australia and New Zealand. He has since … [Read more...] about Haydn Arndt upped to SVP, sales liaison, NBC Universal International Television Distribution
Radio Frequency Systems opens centre in Warwick, England
Sydney-- Broadcast RF technology group, Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), has opened a technical sales and support centre in Warwick, England, headed by Dave Thickett, RFS European Sales Director for Broadcast and Defence Systems. The new facility is home to RFS' growing team of broadcast systems, sales and project engineers for the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMAI) region, complementing the company's distribution centre at Haddenham in central England. "The RFS Warwick technical support … [Read more...] about Radio Frequency Systems opens centre in Warwick, England
Haydn Arndt promoted to senior VP, sales liaison, NBC Universal International Television Distribution
Universal City– Haydn Arndt has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Sales Liaison, NBC Universal International Television Distribution from Vice President, Sales Liaison, overseeing Australia and New Zealand, He will continue to be based in NBC Universal’s Sydney office. Since joining NBC Universal in 2005, Arndt has been responsible for overseeing the free, pay and basic cable television sales of NBC Universal programming throughout Australia and New Zealand. He has since … [Read more...] about Haydn Arndt promoted to senior VP, sales liaison, NBC Universal International Television Distribution