Singapore – The 2013 Asia TV Forum & Market announced that its opening keynote speech will be delivered by Youku Tudou’s Chief Content Officer, Sunny Xiangyang Zhu. To be held on December 3, 2013, it will kick off a four-day conference programme at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore. ATF 2013 will be held in conjunction with ScreenSingapore 2013 for the second year running.Previously the Chief Editor at Youku, China's leading internet television and … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou’s content chief to deliver ATF 2013 opening keynote
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18th Asian Television Awards unveils Nominees
Singapore - The finalists for this year’s Asian Television Awards were announced on November 13, 2013 by organising publication Television Asia Plus. A total of 238 entries spanning 12 countries have made the cut to ​compete for glory at the 18th Annual Presentation of the region’s ​most ​ prestigious industry ​awards. L​eading the pack, with multiple nominations across several categories, are Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, FOX International Channels … [Read more...] about 18th Asian Television Awards unveils Nominees
StarHub to commission S$6 million worth of local content
Singapore – StarHub TV is set to produce and commission up to S$6 million in Public Service Broadcast (PSB) content. This initiative is supported by Media Development Authority's (MDA) Public Service Broadcast Contestable Funds Scheme (PCFS) which was launched in July 2012. In a call for pitches at a briefing on November 11, 2013, the operator announced that the commissioned works will be broadcast from 2014. The aim of the PCFS is to extend the reach of PSB content to … [Read more...] about StarHub to commission S$6 million worth of local content
CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Glenda Long to regional ad sales team
Singapore - CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, announced the appointment of Glenda Long to its Asia Pacific team as Senior Account Director of Advertising Sales, based in Singapore. Glenda will report to Kerry Tarrant, Regional Director of Advertising Sales for Southeast Asia and South Asia, CNBC Asia Pacific. She will assume her new role immediately. In this capacity, Long will be responsible for developing and maintaining regional advertising sales accounts in Singapore plus additional … [Read more...] about CNBC Asia Pacific appoints Glenda Long to regional ad sales team
BBC Knowledge tops Singapore factual charts in September 2013
Singapore - BBC Knowledge topped viewership charts in September 2013 to emerge number one among 11 factual channels in Singapore, according to Kantar Media Singapore. Top Gear, Undercover Boss USA, Ewan McGregor’s Cold Chain Mission and natural history series South Pacific all helped propel BBC Knowledge to number one status. “We are very pleased that BBC Knowledge has attained number one status again. Last June, we topped the charts due largely … [Read more...] about BBC Knowledge tops Singapore factual charts in September 2013
Analytics company Nepa opens Singapore office
Following the successful ventures in the two largest Asian markets, India and China, Nepa is now fulfilling its strategy of offering its services across Asia Pacific. The new expansion is headed from Singapore by Mats Isenberg who comes directly from Nepa India which he established and has managed since 2009. Nepa, a Swedish company, now offers innovative, actionable and cost effective analytical services and consumer insights to media owners, consultants and advertisers in Asia Pacific. … [Read more...] about Analytics company Nepa opens Singapore office