Hong Kong – Kids in Southeast Asia have greater online access through mobile and tablet devices than ever before, but television remains the most popular media, research study from Turner Asia Pacific has revealed. The New Generations survey – commissioned by the media company known for its kids’ brands Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Toonami – analyses the behaviour and spending power of the region’s youngest consumers. Findings from the 2015 edition shows that … [Read more...] about Device-enabled kids assert their influence in the household
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Turner to launch World Heritage Channel
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has announced it will launch World Heritage Channel, a new, premium and 100% pure documentary brand that showcases mankind’s greatest treasures. With programming categories that include nature, travel, history and culture, the channel’s signature content will take discerning viewers on inspiring and immersive journeys to the most treasured places on earth – UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. World Heritage Channel … [Read more...] about Turner to launch World Heritage Channel
Turner launches Oh!K
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific today signed a volume deal with Korea’s leading broadcaster, MBC, locking in content for Oh!K, a new general entertainment channel. Ricky Ow, President of Turner Asia Pacific, said, “Oh!K combines the best in content with Turner's proven history in curating some of the most successful channels in Asia Pacific. We are thrilled to partner with MBC in creating what I'm sure will be an iconic brand for Southeast Asia, and we are … [Read more...] about Turner launches Oh!K
Cartoon Network partners with TrueVisions
Cartoon Network Watch and Play Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has announced a major enhancement to its Cartoon Network Watch and Play app, allowing Cartoon Network subscribers in Asia to live-stream the channel via a free authenticated service for the first time. From the end of October in Thailand, TrueVisions subscribers who have the iPad app installed can simply log-in with their personal ID and password provided by the cable operator to unlock a whole array of … [Read more...] about Cartoon Network partners with TrueVisions
TDSAT settles ongoing dispute
The tribunal has directed Hathway to pay Taj Television for Zee & Turner channels at the rate of Rs 21.50 cost per subscriber (CPS) for the period from April to July. This excludes the Sports channels, for which Hathway has a subsisting agreement with Taj Television. Hathway has to pay RIO rates to Taj for availing its channels. The tribunal has also directed Hathway to pay Star India at the CPS rate of Rs 23.00 for the period from April to September. TDSAT has additionally … [Read more...] about TDSAT settles ongoing dispute
Prime Entertainment Group signs with Turner Nordic
Prime Entertainment Group and Turner Nordic signed an important package deal covering multiple episodes of the cinema and celebrity oriented series Hollywood on Set (550x26'), Zoom In (650x6'30") and Stars! (91x4'). David Freydt, Managing Director of Prime Entertainment Group, said, "We are very glad about this new deal with Turner channel, working with Turner in the Nordics and Baltics has been one of our goal since a long time. We already had the pleasure to work … [Read more...] about Prime Entertainment Group signs with Turner Nordic
