Singapore – NBC Universal (NBCU) has appointed Natalie Gee to the newly-created role of creative director, Global Networks Asia Pacific. Reporting to Raymund Miranda, managing director, Global Networks Asia Pacific, and based in Singapore, Gee will manage the creative requirements for NBCU’s new channels to launch across Asia Pacific in the coming months, as well as existing Global Networks channels. She will also manage on-air promotional requirements of the channels, as well as … [Read more...] about NBCU names Gee as creative director, Global Networks Asia Pacific
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Peacock edges out Sparrowhawk – NBC-U confirms management integration
Singapore - Andrew Hanna, Managing Director of Sparrowhawk Media in Asia Pacific, will leave the company at the end of January 'to pursue new opportunities' thus concluding the Sparrowhawk chapter in Asia. Raymund Miranda, Managing Director Asia, Global Networks, has been confirmed as leader of the integrated Global Networks operations in Asia, following NBC Universal's acquisition of Sparrowhawk Media in October. Roma Khanna, President of NBC Universal Global Networks, commented, "Asia is a … [Read more...] about Peacock edges out Sparrowhawk – NBC-U confirms management integration
Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
New York / London - AETN International has appointed Mark Taylor as Vice President, International Ad Sales. Based in AETN's London office, Taylor is responsible for developing international ad sales strategies for AETN channel brands including The History Channel, The History Channel HD, A&E, The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. He will drive local ad sales in Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as cultivate pan-regional and global ad sales activity for AETN channels … [Read more...] about Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
New York / London – AETN International has appointed Mark Taylor as Vice President, International Ad Sales. Based in AETN's London office, Taylor is responsible for developing international ad sales strategies for AETN channel brands including The History Channel, The History Channel HD, A&E, The Biography Channel and Crime & Investigation Network. He will drive local ad sales in Asia, Europe and Latin America as well as cultivate pan-regional and global ad sales activity for AETN channels … [Read more...] about Mark Taylor named as VP, International Ad Sales, AETN International
Three-to-six months transition for Sparrowhawk
It looks like the ramifications of NBC Universal's acquisition of Sparrowhawk Media won't be felt in the Asia Pacific for some time. Andrew Hanna, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Sparrowhawk Media, says various regulatory checks and approvals have to be obtained over the coming weeks. "As with any integration, the organisation, staffing structure and locations from both the NBCU and Sparrowhawk sides will be carefully assessed," he tells Television Asia. "This will take place consultatively … [Read more...] about Three-to-six months transition for Sparrowhawk
Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia
Singapore-The Hallmark Channel has grabbed exclusive pan-regional cable and satellite rights in Asia to The Oprah Winfrey Show, which has been screening on Star World. Channel owners Sparrowhawk Media announced the deal today after sealing a deal with CBS Paramount International, the international distributor of the long-running talk show. The show will launch on the Hallmark Channel in Asia in June. Hallmark Channel Managing Director (Asia Pacific) Andrew Hannah said: "This is a truly fantastic … [Read more...] about Oprah heading from Star World to Hallmark in Asia
