Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific (TBSAP) is realigning its organizational structure to better manage the increasingly dynamic and fragmented Asia-Pacific region. Steve Marcopoto, President and MD TBSAP, said, “The driving principle behind our new set-up is to provide ownership and accountability to each Asia-Pacific sub-region in pursuit of growth”, especially since TBSAP has amassed considerable business portfolios outside of Hong Kong in the past two … [Read more...] about Turner restructures management
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And the nominees are…
Singapore – The finalists for this year’s Asian Television Awards 2011 (ATA) were announced today by organizing publication Television Asia Plus. A total of 224 entries spanning 13 countries have been short-listed for the 16th annual presentation of the region’s industry honours. This year’s entries surpassed those in 2010, with close to 1,040 submissions received across various television genres and performance categories. The awards also garnered first time entries from … [Read more...] about And the nominees are…
Keaveny gets industry nod
Tom Keaveny, President and Managing Director of Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, has been honoured at the recently concluded CASBAA convention in Hong Kong. The region's PayTV association bestowed Keaveny with the Chairman's Award for his contribution to the industry. CASBAA Chairman, Marcel Fenez, who presented the award, thanked Keaveny, "For his contributions to the development of PayTV in the region and his tireless work explaining the value of PayTV to advertisers as Chairman of the CASBAA … [Read more...] about Keaveny gets industry nod
Eyeing Asia
Casbaa, Hong Kong – International satellite operator SES, announced plans to extend its coverage across the Asia Pacific market. The company plans to launch eight new satellites by 2014, including the SES-8, which is scheduled for launch in 2013 and will provide expansion capacity for the South Asia and Indochina markets. The fleet extension programme will increase SES’ global fleet capacity by 23 per cent, compared to 2010. Approximately 85 per cent of this new satellite capacity … [Read more...] about Eyeing Asia
Trace races to Thailand
Hong Kong – Trace Sports HD has launched in Thailand on TrueVisions, a cable and satellite TV provider in the country. From 1 November, the channel will become part of the operator’s Silver and Platinum package offerings. The sports channel provides its viewers with only original content – behind-the-game information and news on their favourite sports heroes, as well as lifestyle and entertainment programmes. TrueVisions broadcasts 124 channels which reach up to two million … [Read more...] about Trace races to Thailand
Paula Askanas assumes EVP role at SPT
Culver City, CA – Paula Askanas has been promoted to executive vice president of communications for Sony Pictures Television (SPT), from her previous position of senior vice president of media relations. In this new role, Askanas oversees business and trade press and internal communication for the television company worldwide. Reporting to Steve Mosko, president, SPT, she will work specifically on behalf of the businesses and executive teams for production, channels and distribution in the … [Read more...] about Paula Askanas assumes EVP role at SPT
