Al Jazeera English has launched on DDish TV in Mongolia, the only satellite TV operator in the country. It is the second international news network, after Bloomberg TV, to launch in the country in November alone. DDish TV CEO Dendev Ganbold said that Al Jazeera is well respected in the country because the news outlet represents free, independent media that the younger generation of Mongolians value. Al Jazeera has opened a number of news bureaus in Asia, including Beijing, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, … [Read more...] about Mongolia gets a voice
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New Head of Distribution at Al Jazeera, Asia
Al Jazeera has announced the appointment of Jonathan Wong as its new Head of Distribution for Asia. A veteran of the multimedia industry with more than 20 years of experience throughout Asia, Europe and North America, Jonathan will spearhead the network’s efforts to continue expanding Al Jazeera’s award winning content throughout the region. Prior to joining Al Jazeera, Jonathan has held several senior positions such as Director of Channel Distribution for Celestial Pictures Ltd. … [Read more...] about New Head of Distribution at Al Jazeera, Asia
Al Jazeera Children’s Channel and the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) sign ground-breaking on line learning agreement
Doha - Al Jazeera Children's Channel concluded an agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) that will give unique learning opportunities to hundreds of thousands of Palestinian children across the Middle East. The new initiative will involve the use of the educational website Taalam.TV, launched by Al Jazeera Children's Channel in January 2010, across UNRWA schools in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Gaza and the West Bank, including East … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera Children’s Channel and the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) sign ground-breaking on line learning agreement
Lawrie exits Al Jazeera
Doha - Phil Lawrie has stepped down as director global distribution at Al Jazeera Network, to explore new challenges. In an e-mail to friends and colleagues, he announced his resignation, describing his time at Al Jazeera as "a fascinating, challenging and immensely rewarding few years." Lawrie's successor has yet to be announced. … [Read more...] about Lawrie exits Al Jazeera
Lawrie exits Al Jazeera
Doha - Phil Lawrie has stepped down as director global distribution at Al Jazeera Network, to explore new challenges. In an e-mail to friends and colleagues, he announced his resignation, describing his time at Al Jazeera as “a fascinating, challenging and immensely rewarding few years.” He said, “I’ve had the honour and privilege of leading a fantastic team, spread across three continents and four time zones, and together we have enjoyed a great many highs, lows and a … [Read more...] about Lawrie exits Al Jazeera
Foxtel and Austar add Eurosport & The Style Network, Al Jazeera on Austar
MIPCOM, Cannes - The Style Network will launch on Foxtel and Austar in Australia on 15 November 2009, announced Kevin MacLellan, president, Comcast International Media Group. These new launches will make The Style Network available to over 78 million subscribers worldwide. The Style Network will be featured as part of Foxtel's Next Generation initiative on the Escape Tier, as well as on Austar's Living Tier. In addition, Eurosport will be extending its reach in Australia from 15 November 2009, … [Read more...] about Foxtel and Austar add Eurosport & The Style Network, Al Jazeera on Austar