Singapore - HBO Asia has appointed Magdalene Ew as vice president, marketing. Ew will oversee the regional marketing strategy for HBO Asia. Ew reports to Jacelyn Kek, senior vice president, sales & affiliate marketing. Ew has more than 13 years of experience in marketing, advertising, events and client management in companies including MTV Asia and Discovery Asia. Prior to joining HBO Asia, Ew was the sales and marketing director of Singapore GP Pte Ltd where she oversaw the marketing campaign … [Read more...] about HBO Asia appoints new marketing head
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StarHub launches HubStation HD
Singapore - StarHub launched a new HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR) - HubStation HD on November 15. The integrated device enables customers to watch and record both SD and HD programmes. The HubStation HD also provides access to free broadband internet service and StarHub's digital voice service. StarHub launched the first commercial HD service in Southeast Asia in January 2007. Since then, the number of HD channels offered by StarHub TV has grown to five - HD5 (Ch 300), National Geographic … [Read more...] about StarHub launches HubStation HD
Discovery Communications reports third quarter 2008 results
Discovery Communications, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended 30 September 2008. Revenues of US$845 million increased 11 per cent over the as adjusted third quarter a year ago, primarily driven by 16 per cent growth at international networks and 6 per cent growth at US networks. Adjusted Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization (OIBDA) increased 23 per cent to US$311 million led by 58 per cent growth at international networks and 9 per cent growth at US … [Read more...] about Discovery Communications reports third quarter 2008 results
Foo heads up HR for Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP), a division of the number one non-fiction media company Discovery Communications, today announced the appointment of Alice Foo as vice president, human resources. Based in DNAP's regional headquarters in Singapore, Foo is tasked with identifying, developing, and implementing corporate human resource strategies, initiatives and programmes for staff in Singapore and the company's offices in Australia, China, India, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan. She is … [Read more...] about Foo heads up HR for Discovery Networks Asia Pacific
activeTV’s new deal with MarVista Entertainment sparks Australian production
A new agreement between US television producer/distributor MarVista Entertainment and Australian producer activeTV will see one of MarVista's most successful children's formats developed for the Australian market. MarVista's vast catalogue includes dozens of television series, feature films, TV movies and documentaries. The Los Angeles based company is working with activeTV to identify content with potential to be developed into hits down under. "Prank Patrol is the first of MarVista's formats … [Read more...] about activeTV’s new deal with MarVista Entertainment sparks Australian production
CIMG licenses over 700 hours in Asia Pacific
MIPCOM/Cannes - Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) announced a number of significant licensing deals for Q2/Q3 2008 in the Asia Pacific region, totaling over 700 hours of premiere entertainment and lifestyle-themed programming, it was announced by Christine Fellowes, managing director, Asia Pacific, CIMG. Highlights of recently signed deals include FOXTEL's Arena channel (in Australia) recently debuted a branded block of The Style Network's signature programming that includes Dress My … [Read more...] about CIMG licenses over 700 hours in Asia Pacific