Singapore - AXN posted top viewership gains in Malaysia and steady viewing share growth in India in September 2009. In Malaysia, AXN's programming mix in September produced the channel's highest monthly ratings in the last three years. Riding on September's performance that gave AXN a strong finish to Q3 2009, AXN's average full day rating in the third quarter more than doubled that of Q1 among Astro 4+ and Astro Malay Viewers to turn in the best viewership performance by quarter, for the year … [Read more...] about AXN viewership blazes trail in Malaysia and India
India
Group of Ministers to decide on 3G spectrum auction
New Delhi - The government constituted a Group of Ministers (GoM) to look into pricing and auctioning of spectrum for 3G telephony. According to official sources, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee will head the GoM that will include as members union ministers P. Chidambaram, Sharad Pawar and A. Raja. Deciding the number of operators in each telecom circle, the reserve price for 3G and broadband wireless services (WiMax) and the fee to be paid by mobile operators to the auctioner are among the … [Read more...] about Group of Ministers to decide on 3G spectrum auction
Discovery’s Khan quits, Channa relocates to India
Singapore – Patch Khan has stepped down as vice president of network operations at Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, 5 June is his last day at the network. Khan was appointed to that VP role in June 2005, managing all aspects of programme log production, commercial operations, and the language customization/tape tracking departments - reporting to Tom Keaveny, executive vice president & managing director, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific. Khan has held senior management positions at … [Read more...] about Discovery’s Khan quits, Channa relocates to India
BIG Animation’s Little Krishna on Nickelodeon in India
India - Little Krishna, the 3D animated TV series from BIG Animation, a Reliance Big Entertainment Group Company, debuted on NICK, India's leading kid's entertainment channel. The series will be aired at four time slots - 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm, for the kids; 3:00 pm for the housewives and 9:30 pm for the working members of the family. The light-hearted series showcases the humorous antics of Krishna as well as his prowess as a warrior. … [Read more...] about BIG Animation’s Little Krishna on Nickelodeon in India
STAR JALSHA makes successful debut
Mumbai/Hong Kong - Parent company STAR Group says JALSHA launched successfully in West Bengal, India by garnering 92 gross rating points in its debut week. The channel grew the entire Bengali general entertainment segment in West Bengal by 7 percent. "The opening week numbers of STAR JALSHA are a good and encouraging start," said J C Giri, regional channel head, STAR India. "The opening week of the channel is really a testament to the differentiation we have introduced for Bengali viewers and we … [Read more...] about STAR JALSHA makes successful debut
The Nielsen Company appoints new President for Asia, Pacific, and India
Hong Kong - The Nielsen Company announced the appointment of Christophe Cambournac to the position of president, Nielsen - Asia, Pacific and India. Cambournac succeeds Nonoy Niles who will be leaving The Nielsen Company. In his new role, Cambournac will lead Nielsen in Asia, Pacific and India working closely with Nielsen's regional leadership team. He will be based in Singapore and report to David Calhoun, CEO, The Nielsen Company. Cambournac joined Nielsen in Europe in 2004. Prior to his most … [Read more...] about The Nielsen Company appoints new President for Asia, Pacific, and India
