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
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Turner and Trans Media to launch CNN Indonesia
Hong Kong – Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. and PT Trans Media Corpora announced on February 28 a strategic partnership to launch CNN Indonesia, a 24-hour news channel and accompanying website in Bahasa Indonesia. This channel will be the first of its kind for CNN in Southeast Asia, delivering a localised version version of CNN’s unique brand of high-quality news to the region’s most populous nation. CNN Indonesia … [Read more...] about Turner and Trans Media to launch CNN Indonesia
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
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 International announces key appointment for HK
Hong Kong - In a key new appointment for Turner International’s business in Asia, Clément Schwebig is to join the company as SVP of Business Development, based in Hong Kong.Schwebig, a French national, will be tasked with leading and implementing Turner International Asia Pacific’s growth strategy across the region. As the company continues to invest in new genres to grow further beyond its core business, he will lead efforts in creating new local and pan-regional … [Read more...] about Turner International announces key appointment for HK
