Singapore– Eleven Sports Network has announced the appointment of Fang Ye Ting as Director of Finance and Administration for Singapore. Fang joins a burgeoning Eleven its operations across Asia in the future. Based in the network’s Singapore office, Fang will begin her role immediately and will report directly to Asia Managing Director Joyee Biswas. Having led the Financial Planning and Analysis team at ESPN Star Sports, and subsequently Fox International Channels for 18 years, Fang is a … [Read more...] about Eleven Sports appoints director
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Local film winners announced
Singapore– Winners of the Movie Makers Short Film Competition (我è¦å½“导演) were announced by mm2 Entertainment Pte. Ltd. at an awards ceremony held at the Genexis Theatre in Fusionopolis. The Guest-of-Honour for the awards ceremony was Mr Gabriel Lim, Chief Executive Officer, Media Development Authority Singapore (MDA). The panel comprised of Singaporean directors Jack Neo and Eric Khoo, Malaysian director Chiu Keng Guan, Taiwanese director Raymond Jiang and Hong Kong award-winning … [Read more...] about Local film winners announced
Asian sports matter
Singapore – Sports’ top guns concluded at the end of the two-day event that brands, organisers, right holders, content owners and platforms must collaborate for a healthier sports market in the region. Data and charts from different organisations proved there is ample opportunity and a mammon audience waiting to consume sports content where ever they are. Sponsor and keynote speaker Zubin Gandevia, President, Asia Pacific & Middle East, FOX International … [Read more...] about Asian sports matter
FIC renews focus on North Asia business
Hong Kong – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced that it will renew its focus on Japan and Korea to capitalise on emerging opportunities in these markets. Additionally the company will ramp up its investment in production of Chinese content, with a particular focus on mainland China. As a result, the senior management team overseeing North and Southeast Asia will be restructured effective 1 September to best align with these objectives. Joon Lee will move into a new … [Read more...] about FIC renews focus on North Asia business
FIC and JTBC to launch JTBC3 FOX Sports
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC), and Korea’s media company, JTBC, announced the launch of a new channel – JTBC3 FOX Sports – in Korea, which is a collaboration between the two media partners. This will further strengthen FIC’s aim to expand the brand reach of FOX Sports across Asia and also deepen its localisation strategy. JTBC3 FOX Sports will showcase a compelling line-up of international sports content, along with popular local sports programming … [Read more...] about FIC and JTBC to launch JTBC3 FOX Sports
Wimbledon breaks records
Singapore – The Championships, Wimbledon, or more commonly known as “Wimbledon”, is tennis’ grandest ‘Grand Slam’ tournament, which was held over two weeks in July this year, and while it’s not surprising that it captured the imagination of tennis fans across Asia, this year’s edition surpassed all expectations. The tournament, which was broadcast exclusively on the FOX Sports network, was the highest-rated tennis grand slam of 2015, with a … [Read more...] about Wimbledon breaks records