Singapore – To celebrate Singapore's 50 years of independence in 2015, MediaCorp's Channel NewsAsia announces plans to develop Singapore-made documentaries, with the support of the Media Development Authority. Debra Soon, Managing Director of Channel NewsAsia, says, “We are embarking on one of the biggest ventures over the next few years, to produce top notch documentaries to tell the Singapore story. We want to encourage the industry to think of new ways to reach new audiences, in … [Read more...] about CNA to develop docs for Singapore’s 50 years of independence
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“MasterChef Australia” finalist Audra Morrice in Singapore
Finalist Audra Morrice and Charles Less, Head of Advertising Sales, A+E Networks Asia Singapore-born finalist Audra Morrice received a warm welcome at Lifetime Asia's MasterChef trade event on August 16, 2013, held at Senor Taco at CHIJMES. At the event, Audra said she's a self-confessed "Char Kway Teow" person, reflecting her heritage and her preference from Southeast Asian food despite now residing in Australia. Audra's Asian influences can clearly be seen on MasterChef … [Read more...] about “MasterChef Australia” finalist Audra Morrice in Singapore
NGC Asia launches original pan-regional series
National Geographic Channel Asia (NGCA), FOX International Channels’ (FIC) leading factual entertainment channel, is launching an original pan-regional series produced in Asia for an Asian audience. I Wouldn’t Go In There sends blogger and urban explorer Robert Joe (“RJ”) to investigate the true stories behind some of Asia’s most reputedly haunted sites. This series is commissioned by National Geographic Channel Asia, produced by InFocus Asia and … [Read more...] about NGC Asia launches original pan-regional series
Dentsu wins broadcast rights in Asia for upcoming Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced it that has reached an agreement with Dentsu Inc. for the Olympic broadcast rights in 17 countries across Asia for the XXII Olympic Winter Games (2014) in Sochi, Russia, the Games of the XXXI Olympiad (2016) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2nd Summer Youth Olympic Games (2014) in Nanjing, China. Dentsu has acquired exclusive gatekeeper broadcaster rights for the three editions of the Games in … [Read more...] about Dentsu wins broadcast rights in Asia for upcoming Olympics
MyChinaChannel CEO Wayne Chou exits
Singapore - MyChinaChannel Pte Ltd’s (“MCC”) Chief Executive Officer Wayne Chou has departed. During his time at MCC, Chou promoted the concept of multi-Asian content channel forming a regional pay television network and developing regional advertising sales. Based in Shanghai, Chou also assisted in maintaining close relationship with key partners of MCC. The Board of Directors of MCC announced that it would like to express its gratitude to Chou for his contributions … [Read more...] about MyChinaChannel CEO Wayne Chou exits
Qvest Media opens new office in Singapore
Singapore - Qvest Media, part of the German Wellen+Noethen Group, is further expanding its international business. The establishment of Qvest Media Singapore will give the company a strong position in the Southeast Asian market. With this expansion into a new market Qvest Media can expect strong growth in its Consulting & Development, Systems Integration and Technology Support Services units with which the company specifically addresses the broadcast, media and telecommunications sectors.In … [Read more...] about Qvest Media opens new office in Singapore