Hong Kong – Cartoon Network continues its reign as Asia Pacific’s number one international kids’ channel as it celebrates its 20th year in the region. According to 2013 full-year figures, Cartoon Network reaches more kids across the Asia-Pacific region than any other international channel, and is the highest rating international kids’ channel in seven markets: India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. With household … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific
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Turner makes two senior appointments in Southeast Asia Pacific
Nadia Hwang Tony Lin Hong Kong – Turner International Asia Pacific has enhanced its sales leadership in Southeast Asia Pacific, announcing two senior appointments for the Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam markets. A Turner veteran of 14 years, Nadia Hwang has been appointed Executive Director, Sales, Thailand and Vietnam. She will continue to look after pan-regional advertising sales accounts … [Read more...] about Turner makes two senior appointments in Southeast Asia Pacific
Turner’s Boomerang launches in Thailand
Bangkok – Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Boomerang, its kids’ channel, is set to launch on TV screens in 11 million households in Thailand next month. Boomerang will be available in Thai language from August 14 and will be the first international kids’ channel on a free cable and satellite platform. The channel will be locally operated by a subsidiary of Major Kantana Broadcasting Co., Ltd (MKB),which is a joint venture between M Picture and Kantana Group, … [Read more...] about Turner’s Boomerang launches in Thailand
Turner hires Edward Barnieh for APAC acquisitions role
Hong Kong – Turner International has announced the appointment of Edward Barnieh as Programming and Acquisitions Manager, Asia Pacific, to further expand its quality offering of kids content. Based in Hong Kong, Edward will be responsible for Turner’s acquisition strategies for its kids’ networks in Asia Pacific, including Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, POGO, Toonami and Boomerang as well as to secure rights to the most engaging content in the region, in particular funny and … [Read more...] about Turner hires Edward Barnieh for APAC acquisitions role