Hong Kong – Soumitra “Sunny” Saha has been promoted as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA), replacing Ian Diamond who has resigned after seven years at the helm of TENA and 13 with Turner. Saha assumes responsibility for the overall development of Turner’s entertainment brands including Boomerang, Cartoon Network, POGO and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in Asia Pacific. He will lead the group in its business strategy of … [Read more...] about Soumitra Saha replaces Ian Diamond as SVP and GM of TENA
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Saha tipped for top Turner Networks Asia post
Hong Kong - Soumitra Saha is tipped to be the new Senior Vice President and General Manager of Turner Entertainment Networks Asia (TENA). Formerly Vice-President, Regional Entertainment Advertising Sales, Turner Entertainment Network, Asia, Saha replaces Ian Diamond, who resigned recently and officially steps down in early February 2008. Within the TENA programming team, Mark Eyers is promoted to Executive Director, Programming; Hema Prakash to Director, Programming Operations; and Vishnu … [Read more...] about Saha tipped for top Turner Networks Asia post
The ImaginAsian Center debuts in L.A.
ImaginAsian Entertainment, an Asian-American multimedia entertainment company, has unveiled The ImaginAsian Center in Los Angeles. Partnering with Cinema Properties Group, The ImaginAsian Center was set up as the only film centre in the city to showcase first-run Asian and Asian American films. Renovated from the historic Linda Lea Theater, The ImaginAsian Center offers an auditorium with 250 stadium style seating which includes a 16-seat VIP section, a VIP Lounge, and a stage for special … [Read more...] about The ImaginAsian Center debuts in L.A.
NBCU names Shigeo Yushita Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
Tokyo – NBC Universal named Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia. Based in Tokyo, Yushita will launch and expand NBCU’s pay TV platforms in Japan and develop strategies for upcoming cable and satellite TV launches, as well as sales and marketing activities for the new channels. He reports to Raymund Miranda, Managing Director, Global Networks Asia, and Taichi Fukuda, Managing Director Japan, NBC Universal International. This follows NBCU’s acquisition … [Read more...] about NBCU names Shigeo Yushita Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
NBCU names Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
Tokyo – NBC Universal has named Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia, effective immediately. Based in Tokyo, Yushita will launch and expand NBCU’s pay TV platforms in Japan and develop strategies for upcoming cable and satellite TV launches, as well as sales and marketing activities for the new channels. He reports to Raymund Miranda, Managing Director, Global Networks Asia, and Taichi Fukuda, Managing Director Japan, NBC Universal International. The … [Read more...] about NBCU names Shigeo Yushita as Channel Director, Japan, Global Networks Asia
ITU rules in favour of interference-free C-band spectrum in Asia
Hong Kong – The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has decided to preserve C-band spectrum for satellite TV services in Asia to prevent wireless systems interfering with cable and satellite signals. The landmark decision was made by 191 UN member states at the UN-led ITU World Radio Conference (WRC), and is expected to facilitate further development of new markets and services for satellite services. Convening at the WRC in Geneva on Nov. 16, the Union ruled that non-interference … [Read more...] about ITU rules in favour of interference-free C-band spectrum in Asia
