Hong Kong – International television executive Ricky Ow will join Turner International as President of Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific effective in January 2014, announced Gerhard Zeiler, President of Turner Broadcasting System International. Ow will lead Turner International’s portfolio in the Asia Pacific region, based in Hong Kong. As President of Turner APAC, Ow will have executive oversight for all entertainment and kids networks, the digital and media services offered, … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Ricky Ow named President, Turner APAC
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Turner makes two senior appointments in Southeast Asia Pacific
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
Turner brings [adult swim] to Asia Pacific
Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific has launched [adult swim] in Australia, the first market in the region to experience its fan-boy humour. [adult swim] exists entirely online, as an on-demand video platform to address an increasing appetite for unbundled short-form content. The brand is a multi-platform digital offering delivering a catalogue of more than 1,500 unique, edgy and engaging animated videos. The content is available free of charge and any mobile device including iOS, … [Read more...] about Turner brings [adult swim] to Asia Pacific
Marcopoto presented with Lifetime Achievement Award at CASBAA 2013
Hong Kong – The 20th CASBAA Convention culminated with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Chairman’s Award presented to Steve Marcopoto, outgoing President and Managing Director, Turner International Asia Pacific Limited.“On behalf of CASBAA and the industry as a whole, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the years of service Steve Marcopoto has given to the industry and the Association,” said Marcel Fenez, Chairman, CASBAA. “As a pioneer of the … [Read more...] about Marcopoto presented with Lifetime Achievement Award at CASBAA 2013
Turner appoints VP of network for Southeast Asia Pacific
Karen Johnston Hong Kong - Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Karen Johnston is to take on a new position as Vice President of network for general entertainment for the Southeast Asia Pacific region, with effect from September 16, 2013.In the role, she will define and execute current and future content and brand strategy for Turner’s general entertainment brands across the Southeast Asia Pacific region. Turner currently operates two general entertainment brands in … [Read more...] about Turner appoints VP of network for Southeast Asia Pacific
BREAKING: Steve Marcopoto to step down from Turner
Steve Marcopoto Hong Kong – Steve Marcopoto has announced that he will step down as President and Managing Director, Turner International Asia Pacific, at the end of his contract this December. He will remain as a Senior Advisor to Turner International President Gerhard Zeiler, to ensure a seamless transition and provide continuity on current new initiatives. Gerhard Zeiler, President Turner Broadcasting System International said: “I thank Steve for his outstanding … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Steve Marcopoto to step down from Turner
