CNN reaches more viewers globally than any other international news channel, reinforcing the network’s undisputed leadership position, according to the latest findings from both the Synovate Pan Asia Pacific Cross Media survey (PAX) and European Media and Marketing Survey (EMS). The latest PAX findings for 2011 showed that CNN continues to be the leader among international news and business channels across all metrics in the Asia-Pacific region. It also highlighted CNN’s ability to … [Read more...] about CNN continues its reign as top international news and business channel in Asia Pacific
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BBC World News Asia leads region’s news channels
BBC World News continues to lead as the top news channel consumed by Asia’s top earners, delivering 8 percent more affluent viewers than CNN, according to the latest Ipsos PAX. Its digital platform BBC.com ranks as the top media site among key demographics not only among Asia’s top earners, but also among high net worth individuals (HNWIs), frequent travellers and opinion leaders. The latest PAX results also show that more HNWIs in Asia watch BBC World News as compared to the two … [Read more...] about BBC World News Asia leads region’s news channels
BBC searches for Chief Business Correspondent
London – The BBC is launching an international search for the new role of Chief Business Correspondent to be based in East Asia, as part of a major drive to expand the breadth and depth of its international business coverage. Richard Porter, Director of News Content, BBC World News, tells TV ASIA Plus that the incoming correspondent has to be a credible journalist with a good track record of business reporting and one who is also capable of presenting on broadcast TV. While their prime … [Read more...] about BBC searches for Chief Business Correspondent
On the Horizon
Singapore – BBC World News and BBC.com have commissioned UK production company Twofour, to produce the second series of the programme Horizons, premiering in April 2012. Twofour most recently produced Harry’s Arctic Heroes for BBC One.Horizons is a 30-minute weekly programme, which explores the ways in which we will live and work in the next decade. This new series will continue the journey across the globe in search of the ideas and businesses that may succeed over the next decade … [Read more...] about On the Horizon
BBC Advertising Asia appoints new Senior Vice President
BBC Worldwide announced the promotion of Sunita Rajan to Senior Vice President, BBC Advertising, Asia. Rajan will become part of BBC Worldwide’s senior management team. Her new Asia-wide remit includes overseeing all advertising activity across BBC Worldwide' commercial businesses on multiple platforms. These platforms include television, online and mobile products such as World News, BBC.com, Worldwide Channels, Lonely Planet and BBC Mobile. They come under BBC Advertising, the newly … [Read more...] about BBC Advertising Asia appoints new Senior Vice President
BBC’s lineup for the Royal Wedding
Singapore - Viewers across the world can watch BBC World News television, tune into BBC World Service radio and go to BBC.com for coverage of the the marriage of HRH Prince William to Catherine Middleton. Tomorrow, on BBC World News Mishal Husain hosts live coverage from outside Buckingham Palace between 4pm and 3am SG/HK time – including the screening of the live service and its aftermath, featuring expert commentators, special guests and live coverage of the wedding ceremony and the … [Read more...] about BBC’s lineup for the Royal Wedding
