CNN International and Samsung Electronics have partnered to offer CNN’s new mobile Java application to offer multimedia news to consumers via mobile, exclusively pre-loaded into Samsung handsets from June 2008. The agreement provides a six-month window for Samsung to be the exclusive device manufacturer to host CNN’s Java service that was launched February 2008 at the GSMA Mobile World Congress. The partnership covers Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. … [Read more...] about CNN’s Java application to be pre-loaded into Samsung handsets
format licensing
Astro’s ARUNA channel distributed on MEASAT-3
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has inked a deal with All Asia Multimedia Networks FZ-LCLC (AAMN) to distribute the Astro ARUNA channel on the MEASAT-3 satellite. Since its launch, ARUNA has attracted interest from pay TV and IPTV operators from Europe, Americas and the Middle East, and MEASAT’s footprint and delivery are expected to provide the channel to niche audiences over extensive geographical areas. MEASAT-3’s global C-Band footprint provides a distribution … [Read more...] about Astro’s ARUNA channel distributed on MEASAT-3
Williams joins NBCU Global Networks as VP, commercial & network development Asia Pacific
Singapore – Christopher Williams has been appointed to the newly-created role of vice president, commercial & network development Asia Pacific, Global Networks, NBC Universal (NBCU). Based in Singapore, Williams reports Greg Matson, senior vice president, commercial & network development, Global Networks, NBCU in the UK. He will take up a leadership role in developing new channel businesses in new Asia Pacific territories and will work with Raymund Miranda, managing director Asia Pacific, … [Read more...] about Williams joins NBCU Global Networks as VP, commercial & network development Asia Pacific
Woo upped as VP, business operations and finance, Disney Channel and DAIT, Asia Pacific
Burbank/Hong Kong – Anna Woo has been promoted to vice president, business operations and finance, Disney Channel and Disney-ABC International Television, Asia Pacific. Woo is responsible for commercial strategies, business operations and financial planning for all of The Walt Disney Company's TV business in the region. Based in Hong Kong, she reports to Jewell Engstrom, EVP and CFO, Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, and Robert Gilby, SVP and MD, Disney-ABC International Television, … [Read more...] about Woo upped as VP, business operations and finance, Disney Channel and DAIT, Asia Pacific
SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
Singapore – SPE Networks–Asia (SPENA) has promoted Ang Hui Keng to senior vice-president – channels management and finance, from vice president, finance, distribution and operations. Promoted in recognition of his contributions to SPENA, Ang will tap on his experience and knowledge in his new role to guide a new set of leaders as the company restructures for further growth. Ang joined SPENA 10 years ago when parent company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, started the office in … [Read more...] about SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
Fireworks Int’l names new sales hires
London – Fireworks International, the TV distribution arm of ContentFilm plc, has expanded its international sales operations with new senior appointments to its Toronto and London operations. Joining the Toronto office are Smiljka Baljozovic and Kathryn Kozanczyn, sales directors responsible for worldwide sales of the factual entertainment catalogue. Both joined from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) International where they were responsible for worldwide sales of the … [Read more...] about Fireworks Int’l names new sales hires