Shanghai – My Boy Jack starring Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall has won the Silver Award for Best TV Film at the Magnolia Awards, part of the 14th Annual Shanghai Television Festival. My Boy Jack, an Ecosse/WGBH/Ingenious Broadcasting co-production for ITV in association with Granada International, has been sold to more than 40 territories. James Ross, regional director at Granada International commented, "This win underscores the significant impact of our content in China and Asia. We … [Read more...] about My Boy Jack blossoms at Shanghai’s Magnolia Awards
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CASBAA Convention 2008 at the Dome
Hong Kong – The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has announced that the upcoming 15th CASBAA Convention 2008 October 28th – 30th will be held in the CASBAA Dome at the POP TV Arena in West Kowloon, Hong Kong. The Convention 2008 will be keynoted by Anne Sweeney, co-chair Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television Group. Additional headline speakers include Darren Childs, managing director of BBC Global Channels and Abe Peled, chairman of … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention 2008 at the Dome
Kek succeeds Chua at HBO Asia
Singapore – HBO Asia has announced the resignation of Suarina Chua, senior vice president, sales and marketing / business development. Jacelyn Kek is promoted to senior vice president of sales and affiliate marketing with immediate effect. Kek will be promoted to senior vice president of sales and affiliate marketing with immediate effect. She has been with HBO Asia for 16 years in various roles, most recently the Vice President of Sales where she has been instrumental in increasing HBO … [Read more...] about Kek succeeds Chua at HBO Asia
CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Chan Wai Leng as director of marketing and research
Singapore – CNBC has announced the appointment of Chan Wai Leng to its Asia Pacific team, as the director of marketing and research with immediate effect. To be based in Singapore, Chan will report to Lim Yew Nee, director of advertising sales and operations, SEA. In this capacity, Chan will oversee CNBC's research, as well as brand and event marketing activities targeted towards the trade and consumers in the Asia Pacific region. Wai Leng joins CNBC from Mediaedge:cia (MEC) with more than … [Read more...] about CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Chan Wai Leng as director of marketing and research
Irdeto strengthens presence in Asia-Pacific region
Singapore – Irdeto is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with a new appointment and the opening of an office in Tokyo. Bengt Jönsson recently joined Irdeto as the regional vice president of sales. Based in Beijing, he will be responsible for overseeing the sales efforts of the APAC region in one of Irdeto's fastest growing markets, as well as managing Irdeto's existing customer relationships. Jönsson has more than 15 years' experience in the consumer electronics and … [Read more...] about Irdeto strengthens presence in Asia-Pacific region
India’s BIG Broadcasting uses AsiaSat 3S
Hong Kong – BIG Broadcasting from Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, one of India’s top 3 private sector enterprises, has joined broadcast satellite AsiaSat 3S for its bouquet of television channels which will be serving millions of Indians. Announced by Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat), an agreement has been signed for one C-band transponder on AsiaSat 3S. In an effort to boost and strengthen the Group’s presence in the media and entertainment space, … [Read more...] about India’s BIG Broadcasting uses AsiaSat 3S