Hong Kong– From all corners of the continent and beyond, kids and their families showed their love for Turner’s kids’ brands in Asia Pacific throughout 2015 and into Q1 of 2016. The full brand portfolio, comprising Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Toonami and POGO, is firmly on top of the pile in the region. Aggregate data from ratings agencies in nine measured markets shows that Turner’s Kids portfolio led its competitors in terms of audience share in 2015 and the first quarter of this year. … [Read more...] about Turner’s kids portfolio lead
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Warner TV and Oh!K on Transvision
Hong Kong– Transvision subscribers in Indonesia are now able to catch the latest and best of U.S. and Korean content within hours of their world premiere with the launch of Turner’s regional entertainment channels, Oh!K and Warner TV, on the platform. Oh!K brings a robust line up of top-rated premium drama series, variety shows and music programming. Warner TV also promises to entertain viewers with an impressive list of same-day-as-the-U.S. telecasts featuring some of the year’s most … [Read more...] about Warner TV and Oh!K on Transvision
Turner launches on AIS
Bangkok, Thailand- AIS will carry five Turner channels on its Playbox OTT service and Play mobile app. Almost 40 million AIS mobile subscribers are now able to live-stream the five linear channels as well as watch catch-up content from Warner TV, World Heritage Channel, HLN, Boomerang and Toonami. Turner is the first international broadcaster to offer content on the AIS platforms and the five brands are also the first premium pay-TV channels to launch. In addition, this is the first time that … [Read more...] about Turner launches on AIS
POPS Kids in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam- Turner has entered into a partnership with POPS Worldwide to launch its Boomerang brand on the popular POPS Kids non-linear platform in Vietnam. Boomerang, which Turner rebranded globally in late 2014, is an all-animation, kids-targeted network, with a line-up of world-famous cartoon characters from shows such as: The Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends and Dexter’s Laboratory. It is known for its line-up that is ideally suited to a … [Read more...] about POPS Kids in Vietnam
Turner promotes Angela Santone to EVP
Angela Santone has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Global Chief human resources officer for Turner. She will continue to have executive oversight of all HR functions for the company's U.S. and international networks and businesses, a role she has successfully carried out since being named senior vice president and chief human resources officer in June 2013. Last year, Santone's duties expanded to include corporate responsibility. She was also named a member of Turner's executive … [Read more...] about Turner promotes Angela Santone to EVP
Turner partners PCCW
Hong Kong– Turner and PCCW announced the availability of a slew of Korean entertainment, premium drama series as well as variety and music programming. Starting 12 January, now TV subscribers can watch a selection of top-rated shows on Turner’s 24-hour linear channel Oh!K. Effective immediately, MBC shows are available through now TV’s SVOD service, Oh!K On Demand, as well as on PCCW’s Viu. Another part of the Turner-PCCW agreement is the delivery of MBC shows on now … [Read more...] about Turner partners PCCW