Global Agency has appointed veteran broadcast executive Farrell E. Meisel to the newly-created role of Director of Development. Meisel will work for both Global Agency, and its finished programme arm World Wide Entertainment, where he will focus on developing long-term partnerships and identifying new areas of growth for the two divisions. Meisel has extensive executive management and content development experience at a number of major organisations including Turner Broadcasting, HBO … [Read more...] about Global Agency appoints Farrell Meisel as Director of Development
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WarnerTV Asia reaches its highest audience to date in Singapore
Singapore – WarnerTV Asia announced it has reached its highest total day audience among Individuals 4+ and Women 15+ since its April ’10 debut, claiming the spot as the number-one ranked channel in the Basic Entertainment package for the month and the complete 4th Quarter of last year. According to the network, this marks the second consecutive month the channel has reached the top spot in Singapore after only two and a half years on air. … [Read more...] about WarnerTV Asia reaches its highest audience to date in Singapore
CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia promises unique exposure to industry this year
CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia, some of Asia’s largest information and communications technology (ICT) and media communications events, are set to return this year to showcase the latest technologies and trends for communications ecosystem. This year’s show will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore from June 18 – 21 and will have a special emphasis on content, as they bring together experts and exhibitors worldwide. The event will showcase the blend of … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia promises unique exposure to industry this year
Bloomberg Television launches “ASEAN Report” series
Above: Bloomberg TV’s ASEAN news correspondent and anchor, Haslinda Amin Singapore – Bloomberg Television, in partnership with CIMB Group, has announced the premiere of ASEAN Report, a weekly news segment capturing trends and developments across Southeast Asia’s diverse financial, economic and political landscape. Exclusively sponsored by CIMB Group, ASEAN Report debuts January 25, and will be hosted by Bloomberg TV’s ASEAN news correspondent and anchor Haslinda … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Television launches “ASEAN Report” series
BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent
Singapore/London – BBC World News has appointed Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent, a new position based in Singapore. Yueh will travel extensively throughout Asia and globally to cover the main economics and business news stories. In addition to reporting across BBC outlets on TV, radio and online, she will host her own weekly business programme that will provide expert commentary and insight into business, political and macro-economic trends. Jon Zilkha, Head of the BBC Business … [Read more...] about BBC World News names Linda Yueh as Chief Business Correspondent
Channel NewsAsia relaunches
Managing Director of Channel NewsAsia, Ms Debra Soon, sounding the gong at the relaunch event. Singapore – Regional broadcaster, Channel NewsAsia, is greeting the new year with live news 24/7, a new look and new programmes to help viewers better “Understand Asia”, the channel's raison d'etre and new tagline. The expansion plan encompasses significant changes to its programming line-up, and investments in new bureaus and facilities across Asia. This enables the … [Read more...] about Channel NewsAsia relaunches