Hong Kong-- It could take the Star Group a further four fiscal years to return to its previous peaks in profitability after a painful 2006/2007, according to Media Partners Asia. The pay TV company's operating income in the year to June 30 plunged by almost 30% to $US91 million. "Going forward, we don’t believe that STAR’s story will substantially unravel further but it will likely lose its leadership in the Indian TV entertainment space this year," MPA reports. MPA predicts Star's … [Read more...] about A long road to recovery for Star Group
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Asian Food Channel taps Mirpuri as head of ad sales
Singapore - The Asian Food Channel (AFC) has appointed Deepak Mirpuri as Head of Ad Sales and Marketing with immediate effect. Mirpuri boasts over 22 years of experience in media buying/planning, sports marketing and airtime sales in the UK, India and Asia. Starting out with Thames TV in the UK, he spent 10 years on the agency side with Initiative Media and Carat UK. In Asia, Mirpuri has enjoyed stints with Star TV’s Channel [V], sports channel ESS, World Sports Group, and most recently … [Read more...] about Asian Food Channel taps Mirpuri as head of ad sales
Sanjay Nazareli joins BBC’s Global News as Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences
London- Sanjay Nazerali joins BBC’s Global News Division in the newly created post of Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences in September. Nazerali will report to Richard Sambrook, Director of BBC Global News. Nazerali will lead the MC&A teams at BBC World Service, BBC World television, BBC Monitoring and the BBC's international-facing online news services. He will also oversee the building of a single brand platform across the Global News Division and the development of a … [Read more...] about Sanjay Nazareli joins BBC’s Global News as Controller of Marketing, Communications & Audiences
Zonemedia taps Monica Chard as Global Advertising Sales Director
London– Monica Chard has joined Chellomedia’s global thematic channel operator Zonemedia as Global Advertising Sales Director. She is responsible for identifying and developing new advertising opportunities for the Zonemedia portfolio of channels. Chard will work with Zonemedia programmers and overseas representatives to formulate packages for international advertisers and fit with the brand strategy of channels including Zone Reality, Zone Club, Zone Horror, Zone Romantica and … [Read more...] about Zonemedia taps Monica Chard as Global Advertising Sales Director
Seven Network grabs BBC documentaries
Sydney- BBC Worldwide’s Sydney office has licensed a package of factual programs to Australia's Seven Network, led by Fight for Life (6 x 50’), a BBC / Discovery Channel / DCTP production celebrating the body’s capacity to counter serious illness. Also in the package are three one hour programs from British documentary-maker Louis Theroux: Under the Knife, an investigation of liposuction in the US; Gambling in Las Vegas, where he spends a weekend at a casino; and The Most Hated … [Read more...] about Seven Network grabs BBC documentaries
Toby Hayward appointed SVP, Advertising Sales, CNBC Asia Pacific
Singapore- CNBC Asia Pacific has appointed Toby Hayward as Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales, responsible for all advertising sales for CNBC-owned networks in Asia Pacific, as well as meeting revenue goals of CNBC (US) and CNBC Europe from regional advertisers. Based in Singapore from August 27, Hayward will report to Jeremy Pink, President and Managing Director of CNBC Asia Pacific. In his new role, Hayward will oversee CNBC’s regional advertising sales and sales support teams, … [Read more...] about Toby Hayward appointed SVP, Advertising Sales, CNBC Asia Pacific
