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
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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
New VP of Sales and Marketing for Turner
Robi Stanton, VP Sales and Marketing for Southeast Asia Pacific, Turner International Asia Pacific. Hong Kong - Turner International Asia Pacific has announced that Robi Stanton is to take on a new position as VP of sales and marketing for the Southeast Asia Pacific region. She will oversee brands including Cartoon Network, Toonami, Cartoonito, Boomerang, TCM, truTV and adultswim, while she also assumes responsibility for CNN and HLN network and content distribution in the Southeast Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about New VP of Sales and Marketing for Turner
BREAKING: Turner International Asia Pacific concludes restructuring
Hong Kong, 20 June - Turner International Asia Pacific has concluded a review of its business and operations, resulting in a decentralisation of a number of functions from its Hong Kong headquarters. After two months carefully-considering and studying how the company’s current structure aligned with future ambitions, the review undertaken with assistance from PWC brings approximately a 30% reduction in total positions across the Asia Pacific business. This total comprises open … [Read more...] about BREAKING: Turner International Asia Pacific concludes restructuring
Turner launches WB channel in Pakistan
Hong Kong – Audiences across Pakistan can now tune in to the very best of Hollywood-style entertainment with the launch of WB, Turner’s 24/7 English entertainment channel that features movies, action, drama, comedy series and A-list celebrities from Warner Bros. WB is being distributed in Pakistan through Homecast Entertainment Private Limited and will be made available to advertisers by TBS Pakistan through Strategic Alliances. Highlights of WB’s premium movie titles … [Read more...] about Turner launches WB channel in Pakistan