China-based children’s entertainment, licensing and media company Reesee Entertainment has appointed Pebble Zhang (pictured) as its VP of Licence Business Division to strengthen the division and expand its activity. Zhang joins Reesee from Alpha Group, where she was Licence Business Department GM responsible for a large roster of IP including Superwings, Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf, and Smiley. Prior to that, she gained a wealth of experience in marketing across a range of categories in … [Read more...] about Reesee Entertainment appoints Pebble Zhang to strengthen its licensing activity
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ZTE helps China Telecom realize China’s first 5G remote diagnosis of new coronavirus pneumonia
ZTE Corporation, a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the Mobile Internet, and Sichuan Branch of China Telecom have realized China's first 5G remote diagnosis of new coronavirus pneumonia backed up with the latest 5G technology. 5G, featuring high bandwidth and low latency, makes diagnosis and treatment more efficient and convenient.The 5G remote diagnosis involves West China Hospital and Chengdu Public Health Clinic Center of … [Read more...] about ZTE helps China Telecom realize China’s first 5G remote diagnosis of new coronavirus pneumonia
StarTimes launches Adepa TV in Ghana
BEIJING – Chinese pay TV operator StarTimes has expanded its presence in Africa with the launch of a Ghanaian-focused network. Adepa TV offers drama series, films and musical shows from Ghanaian producers as well as sports content. The country-specific channel, which launched on September 1, is looking to acquire further local content for the network and is considering commissioning shows, according to local reports. StarTimes, which operates pay services across Africa, … [Read more...] about StarTimes launches Adepa TV in Ghana
Hua Fung Teh named Chairman of ONE Championship in China
SHANGHAI – The largest global sports media property in Asian history ONE Championship has named Hua Fung Teh as Chairman of ONE in China. Teh also serves as the company’s Chief Financial Officer, and joined the company in January 2018. Teh has extensive knowledge and experience in China’s business circuit. He was formerly a Principal at leading global private equity firm TPG Capital, where he was a key leader in the origination, evaluation, and execution of investments deals across … [Read more...] about Hua Fung Teh named Chairman of ONE Championship in China
Asia-Pacific online video revenues to grow notably
HONG KONG/MUMBAI/SINGAPORE – Online video revenue, comprising net ad spend and subscription fees, will grow at an 18% CAGR across Asia Pacific between 2018 and 2023, climbing from approximately US$21 billion in 2018 to US$48 billion by 2023, according to Asia Pacific Online Video & Broadband Distribution, a new report published by Media Partners Asia (MPA). China will account for the lion’s share of industry value, with more than 60% of Asia Pacific online video revenue and more … [Read more...] about Asia-Pacific online video revenues to grow notably
iQIYI signs expanded Nickelodeon deal with Viacom
BEIJING – iQIYI, innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, has signed a new multi year Nickelodeon content deal for mainland China with Viacom International Media Networks, division of Viacom Inc. Under the new expanded agreement, iQIYI will have exclusive streaming rights for Mandarin and English Nickelodeon programs in mainland China on iQIYI’s platforms for kids, which will see an anticipated four-fold increase of content from their previous … [Read more...] about iQIYI signs expanded Nickelodeon deal with Viacom
