Nadia Hwang Tony Lin Hong Kong – Turner International Asia Pacific has enhanced its sales leadership in Southeast Asia Pacific, announcing two senior appointments for the Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam markets. A Turner veteran of 14 years, Nadia Hwang has been appointed Executive Director, Sales, Thailand and Vietnam. She will continue to look after pan-regional advertising sales accounts … [Read more...] about Turner makes two senior appointments in Southeast Asia Pacific
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Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled
Toronto, Canada – Kidscreen has announced the 24 animation concepts that have been selected for the 2013 Asian Animation Summit showcase. Representing the best kids TV and film development work across Australia, Malaysia, Korea and Thailand, these projects will be presented live at the event to an audience of broadcasters, co-producers, distributors and investors from Asia and the international marketplace.At the inaugural Asian Animation Summit last year, 80% of companies that … [Read more...] about Asian Animation Summit 2013 projects unveiled
NHK WORLD TV launches on TrueVisions in Thailand
Tokyo - From October 2013, the 24-hour broadcast of NHK WORLD TV has commenced on TrueVisions, the largest satellite and cable TV operator in Thailand. This will enable number of households capable of viewing NHK WORLD TV to quadruple from 300,000 to approximately 1,300,000, and its service area will extend throughout Thailand.In addition, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of resuming its Thai language service, NHK’s international radio service NHK WORLD RADIO JAPAN will hold a … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV launches on TrueVisions in Thailand
Cartoon Network Amazone appoints top entertainment professionals
Chris Colby David Kort Bang Saray, Thailand - Cartoon Network Amazone, the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark, has announced the appointment of two of the most renowned professionals in the global live entertainment industry. Chris Colby has been named Head of Creative Production, while David Kort serves as Head of Live Entertainment for the billion-baht destination, which is … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network Amazone appoints top entertainment professionals
41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand
The Bangkok Post has reported that out of 33 companies who purchased bidding documents, all but four have submitted applications for the 24 available digital TV licenses, according to National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Among the four withdrawals was Chan 25 Co, owned by Surang Prempree, former managing director of Bangkok Broadcasting and Television Co (BBTV), adds the report.Of the 41 applications made, six companies filed bids for … [Read more...] about 41 bids submitted for 24 digital TV licences in Thailand
BBC World News HD launches in Thailand and Indonesia
Singapore - BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of BBC World News HD on three platforms in Southeast Asia - TrueVisions in Thailand, and two platforms in Indonesia - First Media and Big TV. The channel is broadcast in native HD from source. Earlier this year the channel started broadcasting from the heart of the BBC Newsroom in the new High Definition studios in the BBC's London headquarters.In Thailand, TrueVisions made the permanent move of its BBC World News service from Standard … [Read more...] about BBC World News HD launches in Thailand and Indonesia
