MIPCOM, Cannes -Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) unveiled several significant licensing deals for the territories of Australia, New Zealand, Korea and the Philippines. Seven Network in Australia has licensed a number of E! Entertainment Television Specials, as well as season two of the international series Sexiest. National Geographic Channel in Australia and New Zealand has picked up the hit series Human Wrecking Balls from G4, television’s destination that features the latest … [Read more...] about Comcast International Media Group unveils new licensing deals in Asia Pacific
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Asia Pacific leading improvement in ad spend – Nielsen
Amsterdam - Asia Pacific is driving the slow improvement in advertising expenditure, with 6.5 percent growth in the second quarter, while Europe and North America are still facing some challenges posed by the economic crisis. According to Nielsen's Global AdView Pulse, which reports advertising across 27 markets in Asia, North America, Europe and Africa, overall advertising expenditures decreased 6.8 percent for the first half of the year compared to the first half of 2008. However, the second … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific leading improvement in ad spend – Nielsen
CNBC in Asia Pacific appoints Vice President, Business Development
Singapore - CNBC in Asia Pacific announced the appointment of Tan Wee Tuck as the vice president, business development and partnerships effective immediately. Tan will report to Satpal Brainch, president and managing director of CNBC Asia Pacific. Tan, who will be based in Singapore, will spearhead the network’s business development and partnership unit in the region. In this capacity, Tan will oversee CNBC’s efforts to build up business opportunities for the network in the Asia … [Read more...] about CNBC in Asia Pacific appoints Vice President, Business Development
SPT’s Miller shifts focus to Networks
Hong Kong - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has named Todd Miller executive vice president, networks, Asia-Pacific. Based at SPT's Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, Miller will oversee the company's television networks business in all of Asia-Pacific, plus its investments in channels in Australia. Additionally, Miller will join the board of directors of SPT's India joint venture, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (Multi Screen). Miller reports to Andy Kaplan, SPT's networks president. Previously … [Read more...] about SPT’s Miller shifts focus to Networks
Sony Pictures Television names Todd Miller EVP, Networks, Asia Pacific
Hong Kong - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has named Todd Miller executive vice president, networks, Asia-Pacific. Based at SPT’s Asia headquarters in Hong Kong, Miller will oversee the company’s television networks business in all of Asia-Pacific, plus its investments in channels in Australia. Additionally, Miller will join the board of directors of SPT’s India joint venture, Multi Screen Media Private Limited (Multi Screen). Miller reports to Andy Kaplan, SPT’s networks … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television names Todd Miller EVP, Networks, Asia Pacific
CNBC Asia Pacific re-launches non business day programming
Singapore - CNBC is strengthening non-business day programming in Asia Pacific by launching an enhanced 12 hour weekend ‘lifestyle' block called CNBC Life, commissioning a series of special segments as well as documentaries. "The non business day programming strategy is to complement our business day programming. During the business day, we show our viewers how to make and protect their wealth. Our non business day programs will focus on how best to spend and enjoy it," said John Casey, … [Read more...] about CNBC Asia Pacific re-launches non business day programming
