Kuala Lumpur – Reed MIDEM, organiser of professional, international tradeshows, has come to an agreement to cooperate with Global Creative Media Agency (GCMA), Malaysia to jointly create prominence and growth in the ASEAN region. GCMA has been appointed to be their regional representative office for ASEAN, serving Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and Brunei. Malaysia will be the 41st international representative office of Reed and one of the Asian … [Read more...] about Reed MIDEM signs deal with GCMA
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Viacom announces brand executive change in Asia
Singapore – Viacom International Media Networks announced on March 3 the appointment of Paras Sharma as the new Vice President of MTV Brand, Comedy Central & Digital Media Asia. Sharma starts with VIMN Asia on March 17 and will be based in Singapore, reporting to Indra Suharjono, Executive Vice-President and Managing Director for Asia. In this newly expanded role, Sharma will spearhead implementation of new strategies to drive synergies and grow the brands across … [Read more...] about Viacom announces brand executive change in Asia
Warner Bros series to be adapted in Asia
London – Three of the Warner Bros. Television Group’s most successful long running scripted series, Pretty Little Liars, Gossip Girl and ER have been commissioned and optioned as local versions in the Philippines, Thailand and India. Pretty Little Liars, one of the most buzzed about series among young women in the U.S. and around the world, is currently in production in the Philippines. Produced by ABC Development Corporation, the 22-episode local … [Read more...] about Warner Bros series to be adapted in Asia
ANIPLUS HD launches on SingTel mio TV
Singapore – SingTel mio TV will launch anime channel ANIPLUS HD this March. Offering the best in Japanese anime, the channel will feature exclusive series in full HD, with two titles simulcasting alongside Japan networks every week throughout the year. Targeted at teens and young adults, most content on the channel is first-run and exclusive; and because 90 percent of the programming is based on popular manga and video games, fans will recognise the titles instantly. All … [Read more...] about ANIPLUS HD launches on SingTel mio TV
MP & Silva expands with new Taiwan office
Taipei – International sports media company MP & Silva announced on February 28 the expansion of its presence in the Asia-Pacific with the launch of its inaugural Taiwan office. This new milestone follows MP & Silva’s appointment in January as the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL)’s exclusive advisor for all media rights sales, as well as the production of all games. In conjunction with the opening of its Taipei office, MP & Silva has appointed … [Read more...] about MP & Silva expands with new Taiwan office
Intelsat appoints new Asia Pacific role
Luxembourg – Satellite service provider Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) has appointed 25-year satellite industry veteran Patrick French as Head of Business Development in the Asia Pacific region. In his new role, French will be responsible for helping to develop and implement Intelsat’s strategy for the region. He will be based in Singapore and report directly to Dee Schwalb, Intelsat’s Vice President, Business Development & … [Read more...] about Intelsat appoints new Asia Pacific role