Singapore-Jimmy Kim has joined Bloomberg as Head of Network Distribution for Bloomberg Television, Asia-Pacific. He is also responsible for new media initiatives of the 24-hour business and financial news and information channel. Kim is based in Singapore and reports to Shawn Galey who oversees Bloomberg Television's commercial affairs in the region.Prior to joining Bloomberg Television, Kim was Regional Director for Network Distribution and Channel Strategy at CNBC Asia Pacific where he … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kim heads up Bloomberg TV’s network distribution in Asia
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Technical solution to facilitate Anytime TV’s regional expansion
Singapore – VOD provider Anytime will launch Anytime Absolute, an end-to-end broadband TV technical solution providing distribution, content management, commerce, and customer support abilities for use with Anytime’s VOD service across Asia Pacific. Anytime Absolute is the result of Anytime’s collaboration with four technology, network infrastructure and e-commerce providers. Akamai offers an interactive storefront with media and software downloads. Entriq manages the pay media … [Read more...] about Technical solution to facilitate Anytime TV’s regional expansion
Thailand’s iTV receives last minute reprieve
Bangkok – iTV, the debt-ridden station that was set to be shut down from Wednesday, gained a new lease of life after interim prime minister, Surayud Chulanont, allowed transmissions to continue by having them relayed through the Public Relations Department (PRD) that would enable the channel's programming to continue uninterrupted. Surayud's order, made late Wednesday this week, closely followed an initial ruling by the Council of State that … [Read more...] about Thailand’s iTV receives last minute reprieve
All goes dark at Thailand’s iTV
Bangkok – Thailand’s only independent TV station iTV has halted broadcasting ‘temporarily’ until any light is shed on its future. Equally in the dark appear to be the Thai Cabinet, deciding to pull the plug after having failed to reach a decision on the channel’s future. The core of iTV’s problems lie in debts of US$3.85million, incurred via fines, fees and interest. … [Read more...] about All goes dark at Thailand’s iTV
Galey heading up Bloomberg TV for Asia
Singapore - Shawn Galey is to direct a wide range of Bloomberg Television’s commercial affairs in the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Galey assumes regional responsibility for distribution, new media, business development and marketing. He replaces James Ross, who left Bloomberg Television mid-2006 to head up Granada International’s Hong Kong-based regional operations. Prior to joining Bloomberg Television, Galey was a senior vice president for legal and business affairs at … [Read more...] about Galey heading up Bloomberg TV for Asia
Making Learning Fun
From a purely cynical standpoint, producing programming that is educational is not only what’s expected of the brand, but a strong marketing tool when it comes to driving sales of Disney content, channels and the brand worldwide. And the emerging popularity of preschool programming in Asia would seem the ideal way to capture viewers while they’re young and exploiting their ‘pester power’ as their consumer appetite grows. But upon meeting Nancy Kanter, Disney’s … [Read more...] about Making Learning Fun