Singapore – The Media Development Authority Singapore (MDA) is pleased to welcome a new constituent event, Digital Matters, on board the Singapore Media Festival (SMF). This enhances the digital element of the festival. Organised by award-winning content and events company Branded Ltd., Digital Matters is a pioneering Business-To-Business-To-Fan (B2B2Fan) event in Asia that unlocks new insights in the creation of online content and their uses. Digital Matters -- previously held in May 2013 … [Read more...] about Digital Matters in SMF
Robert Gilby
Singapore Media Festival 2015
The second edition of the Singapore Media Festival (SMF) returns this November, said Singapore’s Media Development Authority (MDA). This year, the annual SMF will run from 26 November to 6 December, bringing together a seamless market for film, TV, conferences, awards and festival screenings. Global industry players looking to expand their media business in Asia can expect a more vibrant marketplace and a bigger celebration of the best content and media talent in the region. The festival … [Read more...] about Singapore Media Festival 2015
Singapore Media Festival 2014
Singapore – The Singapore Media Festival (SMF) brings together four complementary film and TV events comprising markets, conferences, awards and festival screenings. Ahead of the inaugural event, the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), event partners and chairman of the SMF Advisory Board, shared their vision and goals for the festival which will take place from 4 to 14 December 2014. SMF shines spotlight on Southeast Asia’s growing media industry The combined … [Read more...] about Singapore Media Festival 2014
Nine global media professionals join SMF board
Singapore – The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) unveiled on June 16 a nine-member advisory board for the inaugural Singapore Media Festival (SMF). The board, which is made up of global media professionals, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region, will provide guidance and advice to MDA and its partners and help chart the roadmap for SMF, which is set to be one of the region's premiere film and TV events. Robert Gilby, Managing Director of the Walt Disney Company … [Read more...] about Nine global media professionals join SMF board
The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints television and digital media leadership team
Singapore – The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia has announced the appointment of the senior management team that will be reporting to Robert Gilby, Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. In November 2011, Disney announced the creation of an integrated Disney Southeast Asia (TWDC SEA) organisation to harness the market opportunity of this dynamic region. Mr Gilby commented then that they were focused on accelerating the growth of the Disney brand, delivering a rich … [Read more...] about The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia appoints television and digital media leadership team
Gilby to lead Disney SEA
Burbank, California, and Hong Kong – The Walt Disney Company today appointed Robert Gilby as Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company South East Asia, reporting to Andy Bird, Chairman Walt Disney International. In this newly created role, Gilby is responsible for driving the company’s strategy, coordinating and leading all Disney business divisions, expanding existing businesses and seeking out new business opportunities across the region with a focus on Singapore, Malaysia, … [Read more...] about Gilby to lead Disney SEA
