Singapore-Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced the appointment of Peter Giakoumelos as Vice President of Advertising Sales for Southeast Asia, with immediate effect. Based in Singapore, Giakoumelos reports to Paras Sharma, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Southeast Asia. In this role, he will lead a team to drive advertising sales growth across multiple platforms for the Viacom brands – MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, Paramount Channel – in … [Read more...] about Viacom International Media Networks appoints Peter Giakoumelos
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Bomanbridge announces multiple kids’ deals in Asia
Singapore - Bomanbridge Media, a Singapore-based content distribution and production agency announced multiple kids’ title sales with Celestial South East Asia, Indosiar Indonesia, PCCW Hong Kong, and Yoyo Taiwan. Celestial South East Asia acquired the Mandarin version of South Korean animation Woorooroo on Miao Mi channel. This educational animation based on Carl Gustav Jung's Typological Theory (1921) of children's social behavior features 8 different animal characters teaching children … [Read more...] about Bomanbridge announces multiple kids’ deals in Asia
Turner announces new GM and SEA organisation
Hong Kong – Turner Asia Pacific has announced the establishment of a new Southeast Asia organisation and appointment of a new regional lead to be based in Singapore. Vishal Dembla has been named Vice President and General Manager of Turner Southeast Asia. In this new role, he has been tasked with growing all of Turner’s commercial and channel operations within this increasingly important region, as well as the day-to-day management of its kids and entertainment businesses in Southeast … [Read more...] about Turner announces new GM and SEA organisation
Discovery appoints Shavkat Berdiev
Singapore – In keeping with its ambition to expand and transform the business, Discovery Networks Asia Pacific has appointed Shavkat Berdiev as Vice President and General Manager of Southeast Asia. Shavkat will focus on accelerating growth of the business and brands toward a true convergent media and entertainment company. He will also be responsible for refreshing Discovery’s suite of products to deliver more compelling content to younger audiences. Based in Singapore, Shavkat will report … [Read more...] about Discovery appoints Shavkat Berdiev
Discovery Networks launches Jumpcut Asia
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) announced the launch of ‘Jumpcut Asia’, the inaugural creative workshop as part of the year-long content partnership with the Info-Communications Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA). The three-day boot camp will bring aspiring local filmmakers through DNAP’s best practices in producing content for global broadcasters across … [Read more...] about Discovery Networks launches Jumpcut Asia
MTV embraces fans-first innovation
Singapore - Ahead of the world’s biggest night in music, MTV unveiled its digital and social 2016 MTV EMAs integrations, embracing fans-first innovation and bringing the audience at home closer to the show than ever before. From virtual reality to Messenger bots to social celebrity correspondents, MTV is using new technology and platforms to provide fans with an up-close look at the EMAs, experiencing content from the show everywhere, live. The 2016 MTV EMAs are the first-ever awards … [Read more...] about MTV embraces fans-first innovation
