Singapore- GlobeCast Asia has appointed Vanessa Ching as Senior Manager, Marketing Communications. Based at GlobeCast Asia’s HQ in Singapore, Vanessa reports to Vinay Sewal, Director of Operations, GlobeCast Asia. In the new role, Ching will plan, manage and execute all marketing communications activities in Asia, working closely with GlobeCast’s global communications team in Paris. Ching was formerly with Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. Following major distribution deals in the … [Read more...] about Vanessa Ching joins GlobeCast Asia as Senior Manager, Marketing Communications
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Public consultation to help decide RTHK’s fate
Hong Kong – A public consultation on the fate of pubcaster Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) will be initiated by the special administrative region government later this year. To be a “detailed” process, the consultation is expected to stretch up to six months. Frederic Ma Si-hang, the territory's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development has however clarified that the restructuring exercise should not be considered the “equivalent of dismantling the station”. … [Read more...] about Public consultation to help decide RTHK’s fate
PLDT’s mobile TV service hits cablers’ roadblock
Manila – The Philippines’ National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has ordered Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) and its subsidiaries Smart Communications and MediaQuest Holdings to justify at a hearing scheduled this November, their continued offering of mobile TV service myTV, amidst opposition from cable operators. Some 300 cablers under the Philippine Cable Television Association (PCTA) umbrella had asked NTC to stop PLDT from offering myTV to its 25 million … [Read more...] about PLDT’s mobile TV service hits cablers’ roadblock
NHNZ announces new appointments
New Zealand-based production company NHNZ restructured its management with four new roles to maximize new media opportunities and expand its business. Tim Mepham has been appointed as Corporate Services Manager to manage NHNZ's finances, human resources and training, as well as administration activities. Mepham has more than 20 years’ experience in finance, information systems development, supply chain management, process control and human resources management. Debbie Hill has been … [Read more...] about NHNZ announces new appointments
Foxtel tunes up for American Idol
Sydney- Foxtel has snagged exclusive Australian broadcasting rights to American Idol from FremantleMedia, and the twice-weekly show will launch in mid-January on Fox8, aired within hours of its US premiere on Fox. Brian Walsh, Foxtel Executive Director Television and Marketing, said: “We are thrilled to add American Idol to FOX8’s dynamic 2008 schedule. What is most exciting for our subscribers is that American Idol will truly screen day and date. Australians will now be able to tune … [Read more...] about Foxtel tunes up for American Idol
Big Brother back on Ten in 2008, with new hosts
Sydney- After protracted negotiations, Network Ten and Endemol Southern Star have confirmed the eighth season of Big Brother will air on Ten in 2008, but long-time host Gretel Killeen is being replaced by radio personalities Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O. The producers promise there will be a "tighter, re-energised format" and for the first time, hopeful Housemates can submit a video audition via the Big Brother website. Killeen said: “I’m really proud of what we’ve achieved but … [Read more...] about Big Brother back on Ten in 2008, with new hosts