Singapore – Pursuing an international expansion plan, Red Bee Media has opened an office in Singapore following the launch of new offices in France, China and Australia earlier this year. Headed by Petri Nikula, newly appointed VP Business Development, South East Asia, Red Bee Media’s Singapore office will initially offer interactive design, media management, branding, promotions and editorial services. Nikula brings over 12 years of media and marketing experience from Asia, the … [Read more...] about Red Bee Media sets up Singapore office
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Channel NewsAsia to air Japan Hour across the region from Nov. 10
Singapore – Channel NewsAsia’s long running lifestyle show, Japan Hour, will air across the region from Nov. 10 following an agreement inked with series coordinator Sumitomo Corporation and ad agency Hakuhodo, to bring the series to Channel NewsAsia International. Japan Hour is produced by TV Tokyo to feature lesser-known travel spots, countryside inns and spas across Japan. Narrated in Japanese and subtitled in English, Japan Hour has proven to be “extremely popular” in … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia to air Japan Hour across the region from Nov. 10
KOCCA names Ko S. Man as CEO and President
Seoul - Korea Culture and Content Agency (KOCCA) has appointed Ko S. Man as its CEO and President. Ko has worked for 35 years as a producer and executive director, and has served as CEO at EBS and Director at MBC TV. Kim, Jong-Min, Minister of Culture and Tourism said, "As the head of an institution that supports the cultural industry, which represents the next key growth–driving industry, the new CEO of KOCCA should focus on creative content development, nurturing human resources and … [Read more...] about KOCCA names Ko S. Man as CEO and President
35th International Emmy Awards Gala celebrity host and presenters announced
New York – The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the line-up of celebrity host and presenters for the 35th International Emmy Awards Gala on Nov 19 in New York Roger Bart of Desperate Housewives will host the event, with presenters including Sam Waterston (Law & Order), Lorraine Bracco (Sopranos), Constance Marie (The George Lopez Show), Alan Cumming (X-Men 2, Cabaret), Rob Morrow (Northern Exposure, The Bucket List), Eric Bogosian (Talk Radio) and George … [Read more...] about 35th International Emmy Awards Gala celebrity host and presenters announced
Alfred Haber close international deals for 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
New Jersey – Alfred Haber Distribution, Inc. (AHDI), exclusive international distributor for the 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, has completed sales to Ten Network (Australia), STAR (Southeast Asia), Televisa (Mexico), Canwest Global (Canada), Turner (Latin America), Telad (Israel) , SBS (Belgium), TV2 (Denmark), and ITC (Iceland). 2007 is the third consecutive year that AHDI has exclusively distributed the show. The one-hour 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, to be … [Read more...] about Alfred Haber close international deals for 2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
TVB Jade wins Asia Pacific Child Rights Award 2007
Hong Kong - TVB Jade has won the ABU/CASBAA/UNICEF Child Rights Award 2007 for its documentary Children Left Behind. The 30-minute documentary chronicles the lives of 22 million ‘home-alone’ children in Chinese rural villages in Hunan, Szechuan and Chongqing provinces as parents migrate to urban centers for work. The Asia Pacific Child Rights Award, established in 2001, is presented annually to the best TV program on child rights issues produced in Asia-Pacific. The Award was … [Read more...] about TVB Jade wins Asia Pacific Child Rights Award 2007