Singapore – As mooted by Television Asia Plus back in November 2007, broadcast transmission service provider, Broadcast Australia has inked a joint-venture agreement with PGK Media to create Singapore Digital. Majority-owned by Broadcast Australia, Singapore Digital will focus on servicing Singapore’s emerging digital television sector, with a particular focus on the delivery of mobile TV services. The Singapore Digital joint-venture couples Broadcast Australia’s digital … [Read more...] about Broadcast Australia & PGK Media create Singapore Digital
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Jenny Tan to head up AAAN’s ad sales
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks Pte Ltd (AAAN) has appointed Jenny Tan to head up its advertising sales for Southeast Asia. The network officially launched eleven months ago with The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network brands. And 27 May 2008 saw The Biography Channel launch in Singapore and The Philippines. Asked whether it was still early in AAAN’s maturity to be pursuing advertising revenues, general manager Louis Boswell said that Tan’s duties would include … [Read more...] about Jenny Tan to head up AAAN’s ad sales
StarHub president appointed CEO, New Zealand Communication
Auckland – Six months after being upped to president at StarHub, Mike Reynolds is set to leave July 2008 to become Auckland-based chief executive officer of New Zealand Communication. New Zealand’s third mobile operator is “now on a countdown to a public launch date,” said New Zealand Communications’ chairman, Bill Osborne. He said the company had conducted a world-wide search for a telecommunications executive with the expertise to take the mobile phone company … [Read more...] about StarHub president appointed CEO, New Zealand Communication
ABC KIDS commissions Escape From Scorpion Island
Sydney - Escape from Scorpion Island will see 16 British and Australian kids aged between 11 and 14 marooned on an exotic island and competing in teams to be the first to conquer the island and learn how to escape from it. Tim Brooke-Hunt, ABC TV’s executive head of children’s said, “This is a great opportunity to bring a unique and dynamic children’s adventure series to Australian audiences, and clearly the kids are excited too. Since the Australian call for contestants … [Read more...] about ABC KIDS commissions Escape From Scorpion Island
Distraction takes Bomanbridge and crosses over to Asia
Distraction is set to move into the Asian market by teaming up with Bomanbridge Media Limited. Bomanbridge will serve as distribution partner for Distraction, whose aim it is to enhance upon their brand and expand their sales drive within the region. Bomanbridge will represent Distraction in Japan, Korea and China. The decision to form a business affiliation comes at the right time for Distraction, as Bomanbridge are due to open an office in Singapore in an effort to maintain their expansion … [Read more...] about Distraction takes Bomanbridge and crosses over to Asia
ESPN STAR Sports launches improved espnstar.com
Singapore - ESPN STAR Sports has announced the launch of the new version of its website www.espnstar.com. The new website offers sports fans a total sports content experience with real time, comprehensive content while at the same time, offers advertisers an expansive range of customized and creative advertising opportunities. Developed based on research findings and encouraged by an increasing trend of netizens going online for sports news, ESPN STAR Sports aims to strengthen its position as … [Read more...] about ESPN STAR Sports launches improved espnstar.com