Kuala Lumpur– Universal Music Group has upper Sandy Monteiro to Senior Vice President, Universal Music South East Asia. Reporting to Max Hole, President, Asia Pacific Region, Universal Music Group International, Monteiro is responsible for Universal Music operations in Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines with the heads of those territories reporting to him. Based in Kuala Lumpur, Monteiro retains his roles as Managing Director, Universal Music Malaysia as well as Vice … [Read more...] about Sandy Monteiro promoted to SVP, Universal Music South East Asia
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George Sakkalli takes Power into Asia
George Sakkalli has come on board Power, the European independent producer and distributor of feature films and TV mini series, as Vice President, Asian Sales and Distribution. Sakkalli was Vice President of Sales, Asia at Granada International where he sold ITV and third party UK/US content across terrestrial, satellite, cable, video/DVD, pay-per-view and broadband platforms. Power is doubling its global sales force under Chris Philip, Worldwide Sales President, as the company expands its … [Read more...] about George Sakkalli takes Power into Asia
Terri Seow joins BBC World as Head of Marketing, APAC
London- Terri Seow has joined BBC World, BBC’s international 24-hour news and information television channel, as Head of Marketing for Asia Pacific. Based in BBC World’s Singapore office, Seow reports to Annabel Cameron, the London-based Global Head of Marketing. She is responsible for business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing activity across East Asia, Australia and Japan, and leads the marketing teams in Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. She will manage the BBC World brand … [Read more...] about Terri Seow joins BBC World as Head of Marketing, APAC
BBC Worldwide appoints Global Licensing (NZ) Limited as agent for key BBC brands
Sydney- BBC Worldwide Australasia has appointed Global Licensing NZ as its Kiwi merchandise representative for hit properties Doctor Who, Top Gear and In the Night Garden. Doctor Who toys will launch this month at The Warehouse, Kmart, Farmers and Toy World. Global Licensing will appoint local partners for all properties across a broad range of categories including apparel, accessories and games ranges. In the Night Garden, produced by Ragdoll Productions, makers of the iconic Teletubbies, is … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide appoints Global Licensing (NZ) Limited as agent for key BBC brands
Seven Media’s Pacific Magazines nabs four titles from Time Inc.
Sydney- Seven Media Group's Pacific Magazines has acquired four of Time Inc.'s major Australian magazines, including Who, Practical Parenting and Bride to Be, for a reported A$90 million (US$77.1 million). News Corp. was the under-bidder, according to local media reports. Pacific Magazines has entered into a long-term license agreement with Time Inc. for the publication of InStyle in Australia and New Zealand. Celebrity weekly Who will continue to access editorial from the U.S. People mag under … [Read more...] about Seven Media’s Pacific Magazines nabs four titles from Time Inc.
Sony Pictures Television and Australia’s Nine Network renew deal for five years
Sydney - Nine Network Australia has renewed its output deal with Sony Pictures Television for five years. Jeff Browne, Executive Director, Nine Network Australia said: "This deal is most significant in terms of securing top quality overseas content for the Nine Network.” Michael Healy, Nine's Director of Programming, said Nine is pleased with the Sony product for next year, including Cashmere Mafia, Viva Laughlin, Damages and Canterbury’s Law. … [Read more...] about Sony Pictures Television and Australia’s Nine Network renew deal for five years
