Hong Kong – Cartoon Network continues its reign as Asia Pacific’s number one international kids’ channel as it celebrates its 20th year in the region. According to 2013 full-year figures, Cartoon Network reaches more kids across the Asia-Pacific region than any other international channel, and is the highest rating international kids’ channel in seven markets: India, Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. With household … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network at No. 1 in Asia-Pacific
Turner International Asia-Pacific
Shitiz Jain ​joins Turner’s Finance team
Hong Kong – Shitiz Jain joins Turner International Asia Pacific Limited as Senior Vice President – Finance, Asia Pacific. This executive new hire is effective as of March 17, 2014, and was announced on February 10 by Ray Hutton EVP & CFO, Turner Broadcasting System International, and Ricky Ow, President, Asia Pacific, Turner International Asia Pacific Limited. Most recently Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Services at Discovery Networks Asia Pacific, Jain takes … [Read more...] about Shitiz Jain ​joins Turner’s Finance team
Gregory Ho joins Turner International Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – PR and TV professional Gregory Ho is joining Turner International Asia Pacific as Vice President of Communications & Marketing, Oliver Herrgesell, Senior Vice President of Communications for Turner Broadcasting System International, announced. Greg Ho In his new role, Ho will serve as Turner International’s chief communications and marketing executive in the Asia Pacific region, overseeing all marketing, corporate communications and public relations activities … [Read more...] about Gregory Ho joins Turner International Asia Pacific
Turner announces new appointment in the Philippines
Manila – Turner International Asia Pacific announces the key appointment of Julie Alfaro-Santiago in the Philippines. Based in Manila, she joins as Director of Distribution and Client Solutions, and is tasked with leading and implementing Turner’s growth strategy there. “This excellent addition to our team makes a big statement about the commitment to Turner’s in-market presence,” said Robi Stanton, Turner’s Vice President of Sales and … [Read more...] about Turner announces new appointment in the Philippines
Sunny Saha to step down from Turner International Asia Pacific
Hong Kong – Sunny Saha has announced that he will step down as Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Entertainment Networks, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. with effect from the end of February. Gerhard Zeiler, President of Turner Broadcasting System International, said: “Turner owes Sunny a great debt of gratitude. With passion and great professionalism, Sunny has safely guided Turner’s Southeast Asia Pacific business and its kids networks in Asia … [Read more...] about Sunny Saha to step down from Turner International Asia Pacific
Turner’s Boomerang launches in Thailand
Bangkok – Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Boomerang, its kids’ channel, is set to launch on TV screens in 11 million households in Thailand next month. Boomerang will be available in Thai language from August 14 and will be the first international kids’ channel on a free cable and satellite platform. The channel will be locally operated by a subsidiary of Major Kantana Broadcasting Co., Ltd (MKB),which is a joint venture between M Picture and Kantana Group, … [Read more...] about Turner’s Boomerang launches in Thailand
